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SkatteFUNN R&D Tax Deduction

SkatteFUNN R&D Tax Deduction

Funds Norwegian companies with deductions that return support when innovation costs exceed tax obligations.

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SkatteFUNN is Norway's statutory R&D tax deduction scheme, open to all Norwegian companies with Norwegian tax liability regardless of sector or company size. The scheme enables companies to deduct 19% of eligible R&D project costs directly from their tax bill, reducing the effective cost of qualifying research and development activity. The annual cost-base ceiling is NOK 25 million per project or …

What this grant funds

A 19% Norwegian R&D tax deduction on eligible project costs up to NOK 25 million per year, convertible to a cash refund for companies without taxable income.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.skatteetaten.no