The Ministry of Finance (Finansdepartementet) is a central government ministry in Norway responsible for planning and executing national economic and fiscal policy. Its core mandate includes preparing the annual state budget, managing tax policy, regulating financial markets, and overseeing the Government Pension Fund Global. Established on November 30, 1814, as one of Norway's original five ministries following the adoption of the Constitution, it was initially designated as the 5th Ministry with responsibilities covering finance, trade, and customs.