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The SAF-T requirement in Norway mandates businesses with significant turnover or transaction volume to submit accounting data in a specific format, with submissions processed through the Altinn portal.

The SAF-T requirement in Norway applies to businesses with a turnover above NOK 5,000,000 or more than 600 transactions per year.

Submission Procedure

SAF-T Financial
  • Not submitted regularly, only provided upon request by tax authorities
  • Must be available within 14 days of request
  • New version 1.30 mandatory from January 2025

Portal Access & Authentication

  • Portal: Altinn portal
  • URL: https://www.altinn.no
  • Authentication Methods:
    • BankID (most common method)
    • Buypass ID
    • Commfides certificate
    • Username and password with SMS verification code
  • Access Paths:
    • Login to Altinn portal → Forms and Services → Tax and VAT → SAF-T submission
    • Direct system integration for larger businesses

Confirmation Process

  • The Altinn portal provides a multi-step confirmation process:
    • Immediate technical receipt confirmation
    • Processing status updates
    • Final confirmation when the submission is accepted by the tax authority
  • Each confirmation contains:
    • Reference ID
    • Timestamp
    • Digital signature
  • All confirmations are available in the message archive within the Altinn portal
  • Email notifications are sent for status changes if configured