Legislation
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/Merchants and Trade - Act No 65/1993 on the Implementation of Invitation to Tender
[TRANSLATED FROM THE ICELANDIC] (1 March 1998) Act No 65/1993 on the Implementation of Invitation to Tender Scope Art. 1. The present Act will apply when an Invitation to Tender is used in order to...
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/Regulation No. 668/2011 on documents that are exempt from requirements regarding submission of documents in relation to service provision in the internal market of the European Economic Area
Article 1 The requirements laid down in Article 5 of the Act on services in the internal market of the European Economic Area shall not apply to the documents referred to in: the provisions ...
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/Regulation No. 667/2011 on general exemptions from the freedom to provide services in Iceland without establishment
Aricle 1 The provisions of Article 13 of the Act on services in the internal market of the European Economic Area shall not apply to: services of general economic interest; matters covered by...
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/Regulation No. 666/2011on notifications to the EFTA Surveillance Authority in relation to services in the internal market of the European Economic Area
Article 1 Requirements concerning freedom of establishment of providers. The competent authorities shall notify the EFTA Surveillance Authority of any new laws and regulations concerning the freedom t...
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/Reglulation No. 665/2011 on administrative cooperation of national authorities in the EEA-area in relation to services in the internal market of the European Economic Area
Mutual assistance – general obligations. Article 1 The competent authorities in Iceland shall provide assistance as promptly as possible to the competent authorities in other EEA Member States in orde...
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/Act No. 78/1993 on the Protection of Topographies of Semiconductor Products
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Act No 72/2004 respecting Employees´ Inventions
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Act No 34/1991 on Investment by Non-residents in Business Enterprices,.
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Act on the Establishment of Landsnet hf. No. 75/2004
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Act no. 75/2011, The Tourist Site Protection Fund
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Regional Matters - Law on the Institute of Regional Development Act No 106/1999
ACT No 106/1999 on the Institute of Regional Development CHAPTER I Purpose and Organisation Article 1 Administration and Location The Institute of Regional Development is an independent ins...
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/REGULATION No 347/2000 for the Institute of Regional Development
REGULATION No 347/2000 for the Institute of Regional Development CHAPTER I Purpose and Organisation Article 1 Administrative Position The Institute of Regional Development is an independent instit...
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/Act on Insurance Contracts, No 30/2004
This is an unofficial translation based on the offcial Act No 30/2004. Only the original Icelandic version as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Act on Insurance Contr...
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/Act No. 14/2011 amending Act No. 44/2005, on Competition, as subsequently amended
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Act No. 52/2007 amending the Competition Act No. 44/2005
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Act No 42/1983 on Landsvirkjun
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Competition Law No 44/2005, ammended by Ammendments No 52/2007 and 94/2008.
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Company Law - Establishment of Companies in Iceland
[Unofficial translation from Icelandic] ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPANIES IN ICELAND Foreigners have customarily established a branch of a limited company in Iceland. It is also possible to establish an inde...
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/Company Law - Act No 159/1994 on the European Economic Interest Grouping as amended (1 November 2006)
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation a...
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/Company Law - Act No 33/1999 respecting Foundations Engaging in Business Operations, as amended (1 November 2006)
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 2157/2001
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 2157/2001 of 8 October 2001 on the Statute for a European company (SE) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Communit...
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/Act No. 92/2006 respecting European Cooperative Societies.
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Act No 138/1994 on Private Limited Companies (as amended up to 1 May 2011)
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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Announcement No. 848/2013 respecting General Exemption from the Conditions of Residence of the Limited Liability Companies' Legislation
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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/Act No. 47/2008 respecting Amendment of Acts on Public Limited Companies and Private Limited Companies (Simplification of Rules on the Payment of Share Capital by Other Means than Cash et al.)
ACT No. 47/2008 respecting Amendment of Acts on Public Limited Companies and Private Limited Companies (Simplification of Rules on the Paym...
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/TRANSLATION OF RECENT AMENDMENTS OF ICELANDIC PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANIES' LEGISLATION (2008-2010) including Acts 13/2010 (sex ratios) and 68/2010 (minority protection, remuneration)
r/jonogm/translation.screening.etc Rev. 15 July 2011 COMPANY LAW SCREENING ICELAND Recent Icelandic acts in chronological order Relevant EU acts underlined DRAFT TRANSLATION Act no. 88/2008 39. &...
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/Act No 2/1995 on Public Limited Companies (as amended up to 1 May 2011)
TRANSLATED FROM THE ICELANDIC SECTION I General Provisions Art. 1 The present Act applies to all Public Limited Companies, unless otherwise decreed under Law. The [Minister of E...
/Act No. 76/2011 on services in the internal market of the European Economic Area
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
/Merchants and Trade - Act No. 30/2002 on Electronic Commerce and other Electronic Services.
Unofficial translation Act No. 30/2002 on Electronic Commerce and other Electronic Services. CHAPTER I General Provisions Article 1 Scope This Act applies to electronic commerce and other electronic...
/Merchants and Trade - Act No 14/1995 on the Amentment of Act No 7/1936 on Making of Contracts, Agency and Void Undertakings, with Later Amendments.
Act on the Amentment of Act No 7/1936 on Making of Contracts, Agency and Void Undertakings with Later Amendments, No 14/1995. Article 1 Behind the words "to stick to it," at the end of s...
/Merchants and Trade - Act No 25/1991 on Product Liability
ICELANDIC LAW on Product Liability No. 25 of 20 March 1991 Scope of the Act Article 1 This Act applies to producers' and distributors' liability for damage caused by a defect in a finished product whi...
/Act No 121/1994 on Consumer Credit
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
/Regulation on the certification of equal pay systems of companies and institutions according to the ÍST 85 Standard - No. 1030 of 13 November 2017
Updated: 26 January 2018 Regulation on the certification of equal pay systems of companies and institutions according to the ÍST 85 Standard - No. 1030 of 13 November 2017
/The Value Added Tax Act No. 50/1988 with subsequent amendments
The Value Added Tax Act No. 50/1988 with subsequent amendments (last updated 2010)
/Regulation No. 576/1989, on Value Added Tax (VAT) on Construction Activities
Regulation No. 576/1989, on Value Added Tax (VAT) on Construction Activities (last updated 2010)
/Regulation No. 577/1989, on Free and Special Registration for Rental or Sale of Real Estate
Regulation No. 577/1989, on Free and Special Registration for Rental or Sale of Real Estate (last updated 2010)
/Regulation No. 194/1990, on Value Added Tax (VAT) on Services for Foreign Parties and on Services Purchased Abroad
Regulation No. 194/1990, on Value Added Tax (VAT) on Services for Foreign Parties and on Services Purchased Abroad (last updated 2010)
/Regulation No. 470/1991, on the refund of Value Added Tax to foreign diplomatic agents
Regulation No. 470/1991, on the refund of Value Added Tax to foreign diplomatic agents (last updated 2010)
/Regulation No. 192/1993, on VAT Input tax
Regulation No. 192/1993, on VAT Input tax (last updated 2010)
/Regulation No. 667/1995, on Reporting and Remitting VAT
Regulation No. 667/1995, on Reporting and Remitting VAT (last updated 2010)
/Regulation No. 515/1996, on Registration of Parties Subject to VAT
Regulation No. 515/1996, on Registration of Parties Subject to VAT (last updated 2010)
/Regulation No. 436/1998 on commodity tax
Regulation No. 436/1998 on commodity tax (last updated 2011)
/Regulation No. 397/2000 on electronic registration of securities in a central securities depository
Regulation No. 397/2000 on electronic registration of securities in a central securities depository (last updated 2015)
/Regulation No. 630/2008, on preferential customs treatment of various types
Regulation No. 630/2008, on preferential customs treatment of various types (last updated 2010)
/Regulation No. 706/2008 on nominee registration and the custody of financial instruments in nominee accounts
Regulation No. 706/2008 on nominee registration and the custody of financial instruments in nominee accounts (last updated 2010)
/Regulation No. 120/2016 on deduction from the income of foreign experts
Regulation No. 120/2016 on deduction from the income of foreign experts (last updated 2017)
/Act No. 29/1993, on commodity tax on vehicles, fuel, et al.
Act No. 29/1993, on commodity tax on vehicles, fuel, et al. (last updated 2011)
/Act No. 45/1987 on the Withholding of Public Levies at Source
Act No. 45/1987 on the Withholding of Public Levies at Source (last updated 2010)
/Act No. 96/1995 on alcohol and tobacco tax
Act No. 96/1995 on alcohol and tobacco tax (last updated 2012)
