SkatteFUNN

What SkatteFUNN does

SkatteFUNN (Skattefradrag for Forskning og Utvikling i et Nyskapende Næringsliv) is a Norwegian government-administered tax incentive scheme, not a commercial enterprise. It provides a statutory 19% tax deduction on approved research and development project costs to qualifying Norwegian businesses. The scheme is rights-based: any company registered in Brønnøysundregisteret and taxable in Norway is eligible, regardless of size, industry, or legal form. Administration is split between Norges forskningsråd (Research Council of Norway), which evaluates and approves applications under the statutory FoU definition, and Skatteetaten (Norwegian Tax Administration), which applies the credit. Applicants submit through the Min side/Mi side online portal, complete project canvases, and obtain mandatory role confirmations from project managers and organization representatives before submission; projects approved before 1 September are guaranteed same-year processing.

The underlying platform is a multi-component web system rather than a single product. Min side/Mi side serves as the authenticated self-service portal for applications and role management, while Søknadsskjemaet is the structured application form using the Prosjektkanvas methodology. Prosjektbanken is a public project database providing transparency on funded initiatives, and Rapportering handles annual cost and progress reporting (deadline 1 March). Forskningsrådet distributes scheme information through its website, an AI-powered chat assistant (KI-samtaleroboten), recurring Søkerwebinar instructional webinars, and a newsletter (Nyhetsbrev).

The business model is government budget allocation rather than commercial revenue: SkatteFUNN is funded by the Norwegian state and operated as part of national research and innovation policy. There is no pricing, no per-seat or tiered subscription, and no traditional ownership structure. Distribution is exclusively digital and domestic (Norway), operating through owned Research Council channels. The scheme's primary partners are Skatteetaten for tax credit delivery and Brønnøysundregisteret as the eligibility registry.

Name

SkatteFUNN

Legal name

Skattefradrag for Forskning og Utvikling i et Nyskapende Næringsliv (SkatteFUNN)

Website

https://skattefunn.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SkatteFUNN is a Norwegian government-administered tax incentive scheme providing eligible businesses a 19% tax deduction on approved R&D project costs. Administered by the Research Council of Norway with Skatteetaten, it serves all Norwegian businesses registered in Brønnøysundregisteret.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government R&D Tax Incentive Scheme

NAICS

Tax Preparation Services (541213)

SIC

Services-Services, Nec (8900)

akta.pro primary industry

Taxpayer Services, Education & Outreach (BPAIADAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tax Return Filing, Processing & Assessment (BPAIADAC)

Keywords

• R&D tax incentives
• Tax deduction scheme
• Research funding
• Innovation support
• Government tax credit

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tax Deduction Administration: SkatteFUNN is not a revenue-generating entity but rather a government subsidy mechanism. It provides a 19% tax deduction on eligible R&D project costs to qualifying Norwegian businesses. The scheme is funded through government budget allocations administered by Forskningsrådet in collaboration with Skatteetaten.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SkatteFUNN is a rights-based Norwegian government tax deduction scheme that allows qualifying Norwegian businesses to claim a 19% tax deduction on eligible research and development project costs. It is administered by the Research Council of Norway (Forskningsr\u00e5det) in cooperation with the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten), with applications submitted through the Min side online portal using the Prosjektkanvas methodology. Approved projects must be reported annually through the Rapportering module.

Product overview

SkatteFUNN is a single government incentive program operated by Forskningsrådet (The Research Council of Norway), not a multi-product software platform. The system consists of a web-based application portal (Min side/Mi side) containing the Søknadsskjemaet (application form), integrated with an internal reporting module for approved projects. Prosjektbanken serves as a public project database for visibility. All components are accessed through the main SkatteFUNN portal, which enables Norwegian businesses to apply for and manage their R&D tax deduction claims.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SkatteFUNN (R&D Tax Deduction Scheme) A rights-based Norwegian government tax deduction scheme providing a 19% tax credit on eligible research and development project costs for Norwegian businesses registered in Br\u00f8nn\u00f8ysundregisteret and taxable in Norway. Administered by Forskningsr\u00e5det in cooperation with Skatteetaten.
• Min side / Mi side (Application Portal) Online user portal where SkatteFUNN applicants log in to manage applications, confirm role invitations (prosjektleder and organisasjonsrepresentant), submit applications, and track application status.
• S\u00f8knadsskjemaet (Online Application Form) Electronic application form within Min side used to submit SkatteFUNN tax deduction requests, including project descriptions structured using the Prosjektkanvas methodology.
• Prosjektbanken (Project Database) Public project database containing information about approved and ongoing SkatteFUNN-funded research projects, enabling public visibility and reference for similar initiatives.
• Rapportering (Annual Project Reporting) Annual reporting module for approved SkatteFUNN projects, with a reporting deadline of March 1 each year, used by companies to report project costs and progress.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19% tax deduction on eligible R&D costs

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Skatteetaten (Norwegian Tax Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkatteetaten collaborates with Forskningsrådet as the co-administrator of the SkatteFUNN scheme. Skatteetaten handles the tax deduction aspects, including verification of R&D costs and application of the tax credit.
• BrønnøysundregisteretcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrønnøysundregisteret is referenced as the official registry where businesses must be registered to qualify for SkatteFUNN. The scheme requires applicant businesses to be registered in this Norwegian business registry.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Direct peers

• Canada SR&ED Tax Credit: Canada's Scientific Research & Experimental Development tax incentive program administered by the CRA. Comparable as a national R&D tax incentive with eligibility for businesses of all sizes and detailed project reporting.
• IRS Research & Development Tax Credit (US): The US federal R&D tax credit administered by the IRS. Functionally analogous to SkatteFUNN as a government-administered R&D tax incentive for qualifying domestic businesses, with annual reporting requirements.
• R&D Tax Credit (Ireland): Ireland's R&D Tax Credit for corporation tax, administered by Revenue Commissioners. Comparable as a national R&D tax credit with a defined credit rate applied to qualifying R&D expenditure.
• Australian R&D Tax Incentive: Australia's R&D Tax Incentive, jointly administered by AusIndustry and the ATO. Closely comparable as a co-administered R&D tax incentive combining an industrial review body (AusIndustry) and the national tax authority.
• Crédit d'Impôt Recherche (France): France's flagship R&D tax credit, one of the largest in Europe. Comparable in providing a percentage-based tax credit on eligible R&D expenditure administered through the French tax authorities.
• Forschungszulage (Germany): Germany's federal R&D tax allowance for R&D personnel and contract research costs. Directly comparable as a national R&D tax incentive designed to stimulate private R&D investment across all eligible companies.
• HMRC R&D Tax Reliefs (UK): The UK's R&D tax credit schemes for corporations and SMEs, administered by HMRC. Directly comparable as a national, rights-based R&D tax incentive for domestic businesses with a self-service digital application process.

Emerging players

• Innovation Norway: Norway's state-owned innovation financing entity providing grants, loans, and advisory services to Norwegian businesses. Comparable as a complementary Norwegian public-sector R&D and innovation funding vehicle, though it provides direct grants/loans rather than tax deductions.

Regional players

• Enterprise Ireland: Irish state agency supporting Irish businesses in developing and scaling, including R&D funding programs. Comparable as a national agency that channels innovation funding alongside Ireland's R&D tax credit.
• Vinnova (Sweden): Sweden's national innovation agency funding research and innovation projects. Comparable as a Nordic national agency administering innovation funding programs, though structured around grants rather than tax deductions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/norgesforskningsrad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norges-forskningsrad
• Xx.com/skattefunn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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