Denmark - Tax Guide for Freelance Contractors
Welcome to our guide to Taxation in Denmark. You will find a wealth of information which will be useful if you plan to work in, or place consultants in, Denmark.
Our tax guides give a general overview of the actual taxation rates and rules at the time of writing. There are of course many ways to legally reduce tax or social security burdens in Denmark. Please contact us for more information or an actual breakdown of your situation, and to find out more about our range of payroll and contact management services in Denmark.
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Nationals of the EU/EEA Member States, including nationals of the new Member States, and Switzerland are able to work without restriction in Denmark, except for citizens of the two most recent members Bulgaria and Romania.
For all other nationalities a work permit must be acquired and it is fair to say that the expansion of the EU has made obtaining a permit in Denmark for non-EU/EEA nationals even more difficult.
To obtain a work permit:
The application can be made via a Danish agency in the applicant's homeland, or in the country where the applicant has been resident for the past three months. The length of time required to reach a decision is highly dependent on whether the application includes all the correct documentation.
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