Coming to work
When you work in Denmark, there are some important matters you need to attend to depending on the length of your stay and where you come from.
Tax regulations for posted workers
If you are posted to Denmark and your employers got a permanent establishment in Denmark you probably need to pay income tax and apply for a Danish tax card and personal tax number.
If you are posted to Denmark and your employers got a permanent establishment in Denmark, you have to apply for a personal tax number and a Danish tax card, no matter how long you intend to stay in Denmark. The same rule applies if you establish a business in Denmark.
If you plan to work or live in Denmark for more than 3 months, you need to apply for a CPR number (civil reg. no.). If you stay in Denmark for more than 6 months, you are considered to be fully tax liable to Denmark from the first day of your stay.
Hiring-out of labour tax
If you are hired out to a Danish business by an employer which is not Danish, you are liable to pay tax according to the rules on international hiring-out of labour.
Tax liability in Denmark
Tax liability is the liability that rests with a person or a business to pay tax on income. We distinguish between full and limited tax liability to Denmark.
Use of company car
Special rules apply if you bring your own vehicle to Denmark, or your employer provides you with a car for private use.
Tax when working in Denmark
In this guide at skat.dk you can read about how you pay the right taxes and how you are given the right tax deduction, while you are working in Denmark.
Webservices for foreigners
E-tax (in Danish 'TastSelv') is The Danish Tax Agency's online self-service system.
In E-tax you can change your preliminary income assessment and tax assessment notice and file your tax returns.
You will also find the tax information that The Danish Tax Agency holds about you, and which is used to calculate your tax.
This is information that The Danish Tax Agency has received from your employer and bank.
Any questions
Contact The Danish Tax Agency
Telephone hours:
Monday 9 - 17
Tuesday to Thursday 9 - 16
Friday 9 - 14
+45 72 22 27 80 (English)