Denmark is known for its high level of taxation. The tax cap in 2024 is. 52.07 percent., which is the maximum rate that can be deducted from income in tax.
Researchers and highly paid employees can apply for permanent taxation of their income under the “Tax scheme for researcher” (Danish Forskerskatteordningen).
Employees registered in the program pay tax at the rate of 32,84% (27% plus labor market contributions) on earned income and certain employee benefits from a specific employer for a maximum of 7 years. However, the employee must meet a number of conditions.
For more detailed information about the Linear Tax for researchers and highly paid employees, see our article here: LINK
Attention: If you don't have a tax card, your employer is required to withhold 55 percent of your salary for tax purposes without tax credits.
Cost of service 1250 kr
Required documents
For those employed in Denmark:
- Employment contract (signed by the employer ),
- ID card or passport,
- marriage certificate (if applicable) - does not need to be translated as long as it has not been sent to SKAT previously
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