Last updated 2026-06-27
RF-1534 — Dividend WHT Refund (Norway)
RF-1534 — Dividend WHT Refund (Norway) is the Norway form for reclaiming over-withheld dividend tax above your treaty rate. It is filed via Norway — by post, or online at rdt.skatteetaten.no, issued by the Skatteetaten. The deadline is 5 years from the end of the year the dividend was received. You will need a certificate of tax residence and your dividend vouchers.
What is RF-1534 — Dividend WHT Refund (Norway)?
RF-1534 — Dividend WHT Refund (Norway) is used to claim a Norway withholding tax refund. RF-1534 is the legacy paper form; the current route is RF-1552e (personal) / RF-1553e (corporate) / RF-1554e (exemption method). Requires a residence certificate and a VPS/nominee account. Norway withholds 25.0% on dividends paid to non-residents; treaty-country investors can recover the excess above their treaty rate. See the full Norway withholding tax guide.
How to file RF-1534 — Dividend WHT Refund (Norway)
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Confirm your eligibility
Use RF-1534 — Dividend WHT Refund (Norway) if you received Norway income that was withheld above the rate due under your tax treaty.
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Gather your documents
Obtain a certificate of tax residence from your home country and your dividend vouchers showing the gross amount and tax withheld.
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Complete RF-1534 — Dividend WHT Refund (Norway)
Fill in the form with your income and tax-withheld figures. Tax Reclaim can pre-fill it from your dividend data.
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Submit before the deadline
File via Norway — by post, or online at rdt.skatteetaten.no. Deadline: 5 years from the end of the year the dividend was received.
Frequently asked questions
Is RF-1534 — Dividend WHT Refund (Norway) an official form I can file directly?
Yes — this fills the official template. Sign it and submit it as-is via Norway — by post, or online at rdt.skatteetaten.no.
What is the deadline for RF-1534 — Dividend WHT Refund (Norway)?
5 years from the end of the year the dividend was received. Missing the deadline means the over-withheld tax is permanently lost.
Do I need a certificate of tax residence?
Yes. The Skatteetaten requires a certificate of tax residence from your home country to grant the reduced treaty rate.
Anything important to watch out for with RF-1534 — Dividend WHT Refund (Norway)?
RF-1534 is the legacy paper form; the current route is RF-1552e (personal) / RF-1553e (corporate) / RF-1554e (exemption method). Requires a residence certificate and a VPS/nominee account.
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