Income, self-employed, 2008

Less than 110 000 of the self-employed received their main income from other industries in 2008, and 34 000 received their main income from primary industries. Their average entrepreneurial income was NOK 358 200. More than 183 000 of the self-employed received their main income from wages and pensions. Entrepreneurial income for this group amounted to NOK 47 600 on average in 2008.

Operating income and expenses

The self-employed with a main income from other industries had an average operating income of NOK 1 237 600 and average operating expenses of NOK 786 300. Operating profit amounted to NOK 451 300 on average. Operating profit varies between the different industries. The self-employed in dental practice activities had an operating profit of NOK 1 000 000¹ on average, medical practice activities of NOK 1 064 00¹ and legal activities of NOK 850 000¹. Operating profit amounted to NOK 480 000¹ on average for taxi operation.

The self-employed with a main income from primary industries had an average operating income of NOK 1 226 100 and average operating expenses of NOK 901 600. Operating profit amounted to NOK 324 500 on average.

Tables:

• Table 1 Income and deductions for self-employed, by main income. 2008. Average NOK
• Table 2 Income statement for sole proprietors by main income. 2008. Average NOK
• Table 3 Income statement for sole proprietors with main income from other entreprenurial activity, selected industries. 2008. Average NOK
• Table 4 Calculation of personal income for self-employed, by main income. 2008. Average NOK