An individual who has worked in Denmark, received income, and paid taxes is advised to submit an annual income declaration to Danish tax authorities (SKAT). This declaration reflects the income received, taxes paid, and relevant deductions applied according to personal circumstances. Once the tax authorities process the declaration, they make a decision regarding the amount of overpaid or due taxes.
Information required to submit a tax return:
Processing time: it takes 2-6 months, depending on the year applied for. However, the final decision depends on the Danish tax authorities.
Service fee: 69 EUR (including VAT).
A service that helps correct previously submitted tax declaration. It can increase the refundable amount or reduce the existing debt. To ensure the correct amount is calculated, it is necessary to amend the submitted declaration.
Depending on your individual situation, different adjustment options are available:
> Amendment using benefits you are entitled to without changing the tax system;
> amendment using benefits you are entitled to with a change in the tax system;
> amendment using benefits based on your spouse's income.
Information required to submit a tax return:
Processing time: it takes 2-6 months, depending on the year applied for. However, the final decision depends on the Danish tax authorities.
Service fee:
> Amendment using benefits you are entitled to without changing the tax system - 99 EUR (including VAT);
> amendment using benefits you are entitled to with a change in the tax system - 149 EUR (including VAT);
> amendment using benefits based on your spouse's income - 149 EUR (including VAT).
All individuals working in Denmark are entitled to 5 weeks of annual holidays. This right is maintained even after employment ends, as long as the holiday allowance has not been paid out. It is important to note that the holiday allowance depends on the number of days worked and the salary earned in the previous year. Typically, 12.5% of the salary is deducted for holiday pay. Unused holiday allowances are issued by specialized holiday funds, depending on the period for which you are applying.
Different holiday funds are responsible for current, delayed, or frozen holiday allowances. If your holiday pay is frozen, you must provide documents proving that you left Denmark more than 6 months ago.
Information required to submit the application:
Processing time: 2-12 months, but the final processing time depends on the Danish holiday funds.
Service fee: 69 EUR for submitting an application to the holiday fund. Applications to different funds are charged separately.
This service is designed to activate your bank account as a NemKonto in Denmark. NemKonto is a system used by Danish authorities to make payments to individuals.
Individuals who wish to activate a NemKonto must provide a personal bank account from an institution accredited by the European Central Bank.
Information required for account activation:
Processing time: 2-4 months.
Service fee: 69 EUR (including VAT).
Digital Post is Denmark's electronic mail system for official communication between authorities, businesses, and individuals working in Denmark. All individuals with a CPR number are required to use this system. If you leave the country and no longer have access to Digital Post, you can request deregistration from the system. In this case, correspondence will be sent to your registered address.
If you are leaving the country, you must inform Danish authorities and update your address within 5 days of your departure date. Failure to provide this information on time may lead to issues with tax and social service administration, as well as receiving other official notifications.
Information required for deregistration and address update:
Processing time: 1-2 months.
Service fee: 49 EUR (including VAT).
Borne-og ungeydelse is a child benefit paid in Denmark, providing financial support to parents raising children under the age of 18.
To qualify for child benefits in Denmark (Borne-og ungeydelse), you must meet the following conditions:
> You must have children under the age of 18;
> you have worked in Denmark for at least 6 months, with a minimum of 39 hours per month (work experience in the European Union is also considered);
> your employer has regularly paid taxes and social security contributions.
The amount of benefits depends on the child's age and is paid either quarterly or monthly:
| Your child’s age | Child benefit amount for 2024 |
|---|---|
| for 0-2 year old children | DKK 5292 per quarter |
| for children aged 3-6 years | DKK 4191 per quarter |
| for children aged 7-14 years | DKK 3297 per quarter |
| for teenagers aged 15-17 years | DKK 1099 per month |
The benefit amount is also affected by work experience acquired in Denmark or another European Union country within the last 10 years:
| Acquired work experience | Benefit amount in percentages |
|---|---|
| 6 months | 8,3% |
| 1 year | 16,7% |
| 1,5 year | 25% |
| 2 year | 33,3% |
| 2,5 year | 41,7% |
| 3 year | 50% |
| 3,5 year | 58,3% |
| 4 year | 66,7% |
| 4,5 year | 75% |
| 5 year | 83,3% |
| 5,5 year | 91,7% |
| 6 year | 100% |
European Union citizens are required to apply for child benefits in their home country. If you are receiving child benefits in home country, this amount will be deducted from the Borne-og ungeydelse, and you will only receive the difference.
Important! Child benefits are paid for the 3 years prior to the date your application is registered.
Documents required:
Important! After submitting an application for child benefits, you must inform the Danish Family Fund about any changes in your marital status or residency in Denmark or home country, as well as any changes related to your employment in Denmark. Failure to report such changes may result in an overpayment, which you will be required to repay to the Family Fund.
Processing time: 9-12 months, but the final processing time depends on the Danish Family Fund.
Service fee: 129 EUR regardless of the number of children.
An individual who has worked in Denmark, received income, and paid taxes is advised to submit an annual income declaration to Danish tax authorities (SKAT). This declaration reflects the income received, taxes paid, and relevant deductions applied according to personal circumstances. Once the tax authorities process the declaration, they make a decision regarding the amount of overpaid or due taxes.
Information required to submit a tax return:
Processing time: it takes 2-6 months, depending on the year applied for. However, the final decision depends on the Danish tax authorities.
Service fee: 69 EUR (including VAT).
A service that helps correct previously submitted tax declaration. It can increase the refundable amount or reduce the existing debt. To ensure the correct amount is calculated, it is necessary to amend the submitted declaration.
Depending on your individual situation, different adjustment options are available:
> Amendment using benefits you are entitled to without changing the tax system;
> amendment using benefits you are entitled to with a change in the tax system;
> amendment using benefits based on your spouse's income.
Information required to submit a tax return:
Processing time: it takes 2-6 months, depending on the year applied for. However, the final decision depends on the Danish tax authorities.
Service fee:
> Amendment using benefits you are entitled to without changing the tax system - 99 EUR (including VAT);
> amendment using benefits you are entitled to with a change in the tax system - 149 EUR (including VAT);
> amendment using benefits based on your spouse's income - 149 EUR (including VAT).
All individuals working in Denmark are entitled to 5 weeks of annual holidays. This right is maintained even after employment ends, as long as the holiday allowance has not been paid out. It is important to note that the holiday allowance depends on the number of days worked and the salary earned in the previous year. Typically, 12.5% of the salary is deducted for holiday pay. Unused holiday allowances are issued by specialized holiday funds, depending on the period for which you are applying.
Different holiday funds are responsible for current, delayed, or frozen holiday allowances. If your holiday pay is frozen, you must provide documents proving that you left Denmark more than 6 months ago.
Information required to submit the application:
Processing time: 2-12 months, but the final processing time depends on the Danish holiday funds.
Service fee: 69 EUR for submitting an application to the holiday fund. Applications to different funds are charged separately.
This service is designed to activate your bank account as a NemKonto in Denmark. NemKonto is a system used by Danish authorities to make payments to individuals.
Individuals who wish to activate a NemKonto must provide a personal bank account from an institution accredited by the European Central Bank.
Information required for account activation:
Processing time: 2-4 months.
Service fee: 69 EUR (including VAT).
Digital Post is Denmark's electronic mail system for official communication between authorities, businesses, and individuals working in Denmark. All individuals with a CPR number are required to use this system. If you leave the country and no longer have access to Digital Post, you can request deregistration from the system. In this case, correspondence will be sent to your registered address.
If you are leaving the country, you must inform Danish authorities and update your address within 5 days of your departure date. Failure to provide this information on time may lead to issues with tax and social service administration, as well as receiving other official notifications.
Information required for deregistration and address update:
Processing time: 1-2 months.
Service fee: 49 EUR (including VAT).
Borne-og ungeydelse is a child benefit paid in Denmark, providing financial support to parents raising children under the age of 18.
To qualify for child benefits in Denmark (Borne-og ungeydelse), you must meet the following conditions:
> You must have children under the age of 18;
> you have worked in Denmark for at least 6 months, with a minimum of 39 hours per month (work experience in the European Union is also considered);
> your employer has regularly paid taxes and social security contributions.
The amount of benefits depends on the child's age and is paid either quarterly or monthly:
| Your child’s age | Child benefit amount for 2024 |
|---|---|
| for 0-2 year old children | DKK 5292 per quarter |
| for children aged 3-6 years | DKK 4191 per quarter |
| for children aged 7-14 years | DKK 3297 per quarter |
| for teenagers aged 15-17 years | DKK 1099 per month |
The benefit amount is also affected by work experience acquired in Denmark or another European Union country within the last 10 years:
| Acquired work experience | Benefit amount in percentages |
|---|---|
| 6 months | 8,3% |
| 1 year | 16,7% |
| 1,5 year | 25% |
| 2 year | 33,3% |
| 2,5 year | 41,7% |
| 3 year | 50% |
| 3,5 year | 58,3% |
| 4 year | 66,7% |
| 4,5 year | 75% |
| 5 year | 83,3% |
| 5,5 year | 91,7% |
| 6 year | 100% |
European Union citizens are required to apply for child benefits in their home country. If you are receiving child benefits in home country, this amount will be deducted from the Borne-og ungeydelse, and you will only receive the difference.
Important! Child benefits are paid for the 3 years prior to the date your application is registered.
Documents required:
Important! After submitting an application for child benefits, you must inform the Danish Family Fund about any changes in your marital status or residency in Denmark or home country, as well as any changes related to your employment in Denmark. Failure to report such changes may result in an overpayment, which you will be required to repay to the Family Fund.
Processing time: 9-12 months, but the final processing time depends on the Danish Family Fund.
Service fee: 129 EUR regardless of the number of children.