Simple invoicing. Fast payments. No paperwork.
Invoice your clients without setting up a company. We handle the invoicing, tax, and payroll — you get paid as salary after tax. 4.9% administration fee.
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How it works
Three simple steps from invoice to salary.
Register and create your invoice
Sign up in minutes. Enter your client details and the amount. We generate a compliant invoice and send it on your behalf.
We handle everything
When your client pays, we calculate employer's tax, income tax, and our 4.9% fee. We report to the tax authorities and issue your payslip.
Get paid as salary
Your net salary is transferred to your bank account. Payouts every Thursday, plus additional payouts when we receive funds. The money is ready to use — fully taxed, like a regular salary.
What does it actually cost?
We believe in full transparency. Here is exactly what happens for every 100,000 kr you earn through Payout Partner.
What does the employer's tax give you?
The employer's tax (arbeidsgiveravgift) is not wasted money. When we employ you as a frilanser, it funds important social benefits that you would not receive as a sole proprietor (ENK).
Frilanser via Payout Partner
- ✓100% sykepenger (sick pay) from day 17
- ✓Dagpenger (unemployment benefits) if work dries up
- ✓Lower trygdeavgift (~7.7%) — employer covers arbeidsgiveravgift
- ✓No accounting, no org. number, no MVA registration
- ✓All tax reporting handled by Payout Partner
Enkeltpersonforetak (ENK)
- △Only 80% sykepenger from day 17
- ✗No dagpenger — no safety net if work stops
- △Higher trygdeavgift (~10.9%) — no employer paying AGA
- △Must handle accounting, MVA reports, annual tax returns
- ✓Receive the full invoice amount to your business account
Want to learn more? Freelancer guide on Altinn · Sykepenger for frilansere · Sykepenger for selvstendig
Our honest advice
Doing occasional freelance work?
Our salary service is perfect for you. No company setup, no accounting hassle. You invoice, we handle everything, and you get paid as salary. Simple.
Get started with PoPEarning a lot as a full-time freelancer?
At higher earnings, it may make sense to register your own enkeltpersonforetak (sole proprietorship). You would avoid the 4.9% PoP fee and employer's tax — but you would also take on accounting, MVA reporting, and annual tax returns. You would pay higher trygdeavgift (~10.9% vs ~7.7%), receive only 80% sykepenger instead of 100%, and lose dagpenger rights. The break-even depends on your situation.
We recommend Fiken.no for accounting — and as a Payout Partner user, you get a discount. Log in to your PoP account to see how much.
Use our free invoicing softwareAlready have an ENK?
Great — we are happy for you and support you in your journey! Use our free invoicing software to send invoices from your own company. Or consider invoicing through our salary service for specific assignments — you will get 100% sykepenger (vs 80%), dagpenger rights, and lower personal trygdeavgift.
Free invoicing softwareHow your payment is calculated
Your invoice may contain different components, each handled differently for tax purposes.
Work component
The portion of your invoice that counts as work income. Hours multiplied by rate. This is what tax is calculated on.
Diet / Per diem
If your assignment includes meals or travel, per diem rates are tax-free within government limits set by Skatteetaten.
Expenses / Bills
Reimbursable costs such as materials and equipment are passed through without tax.
Car allowance
If you drive for the assignment, NOK 3.50/km is the tax-free mileage rate (skattefri kjøregodtgjørelse).
Everything included
Frequently asked questions
Who is this for?
Anyone doing freelance work in Norway without a registered company. Perfect for side jobs, gig work, interpreting, consulting, and more.
What does 4.9% cover?
Everything: invoicing, employer's tax reporting, income tax calculation, payslip generation, and customer support.
How fast do I get paid?
We process payouts every Thursday on a regular schedule, plus additional payouts when we have received a substantial amount of funds. Once your client pays, we start processing your salary.
Start invoicing today — it takes minutes
Whether you freelance with or without a company, Payout Partner handles the paperwork so you can focus on the work.
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