Taxes

Taxes Find out more about how to pay taxes in Denmark and what deductions you may be entitled to.

Guide to the Danish tax assessment notice

If you live in Sweden and work in Denmark, you need to check your Danish annual tax assessment notice, årsopgørelse. This guide shows you what to check, which deductions you may be entitled to and which boxes are particularly relevant for cross-border commuters.

Guide to the Swedish income tax return

If you live in Sweden and work in Denmark, you need to file a Swedish income tax return. This guide shows you how to report your Danish income, which deductions may be relevant and what you need to check before submitting your tax return.

Tax on remote work if you live in Sweden

Do you live in Sweden and work in Denmark, but work remotely some or all of the time? Find out where you pay tax on your salary, how the Öresund Tax Agreement applies to remote work and what you need to keep track of when working across borders.

Declaring tax when working in Denmark

If you work and pay tax in Denmark, you must file a Danish tax return. Find out how to manage your tax return online and what you need to do if you live in Sweden and work in Denmark.

Danish income tax: a short introduction

If you work in Denmark, you normally pay tax on your salary there, even if you live in Sweden. Learn how Danish income tax is structured and which taxes and deductions may apply to you.

Deductions with limited tax liability

If you live in Sweden and work in Denmark, you normally have limited tax liability in Denmark. Find out which Danish tax deductions you may be entitled to, including deductions for travel, unemployment insurance, trade union fees and pension contributions.

Deductions under the cross-border rule

If at least 75% of your total income is taxable in Denmark during an income year, you may choose to be taxed under the cross-border rule. This may give you access to additional Danish tax deductions for personal and family-related expenses.

Tax in Denmark: how to get started

If you have started working in Denmark, you need to register with the Danish Tax Agency. Find out how to get a CPR number, your preliminary income assessment and tax card, and what you need to do before you receive your first salary.

Danish tax scheme for researchers and highly paid employees

If you are a researcher or highly paid employee working in Denmark, you may qualify for a special Danish tax scheme, forskerskatteordningen. The scheme allows eligible employees recruited from abroad to pay tax at a fixed rate for a limited period.

Guide – for cabin personnel

This checklist applies to you if you live in Sweden but will pay your income tax in Sweden even though you are employed and working in Denmark. These rules typically apply to cabin personnel for airline companies, but also, for example, if you work with the operation of the Öresund bridge.