On SKAT’s website you will find a guide that describes the tax scheme for foreign researchers and key employees who are recruited abroad and who are employed by a Danish enterprise or research institution. Some of the information applies specifically to employees, employers and requirements according to the type of employment.

Each section has subcategories with information about the requirements the employee, employer and employment type must fulfil for a foreign employee to be eligible for the special tax scheme. For a full overview of how the scheme works, employees should read the section intended for employers, and vice versa, along with the requirements regarding the type employment. Please note the subsections with information listed under each of the three above-mentioned sections in the table of content menu on the top of SKAT´s website.

You find information about the process of register for the scheme here. Please note the subsection, “Choice of the scheme after commencement of employment” listed under “How to register employees for the scheme” in the table of contents menu at the top of the website.

The booklet ”Insurance for everyday needs” published by the Danish Insurance Association contains more information about insurance in Denmark. Visit the Danish Insurance Association website at www.forsikringogpension.dk.

A wide range of information is available on SKAT’s website: www.skat.dk.

More information on allowances and deductions is to be found in SKAT’s leaflet Tax in Denmark, An introduction – for new citizens. You will also find some information regarding allowances and deductions in SKAT’s guide ”About tax – for people resident abroad and working in Denmark”. The guide is intended for individuals from other countries coming to Denmark to work for a limited period of time. The guide explains how to obtain a tax card, how tax is deducted from your income and which allowances and deductions you are entitled to.

Further information about the Danish tax system in relation to pension plans is available in SKAT’s guides: Tax and pension plans - for those with a pension plan in Denmark or another EU or EEA member state and Tax and pension plans - for migrant workers who come to Denmark from another country to work.

If you have any questions you can always call SKAT on telephone +45 72 22 18 18.

You will also find some information about tax in Denmark on Work in Denmark’s website.

Relevant websites:

• Copenhagen International Airport, Kastrup: www.cph.dk.
• Aarhus Airport, Tirstrup: www.aar.dk.
• Billund Airport: www.billund-airport.dk.

For a list of Danish airports’ websites go to Visit Denmark’s website.

If you have any questions about CPR numbers contact Citizens’ Services in the municipality in which you live. You can find the address and phone number of your Municipal Citizens’ Services here. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide: 

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. Enter “The name of the municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box. Then click on Søg (Search).

You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

If you live in Aarhus, you can meet service assistants from Citizens’ Services and get assistance acquiring a CPR number in International Citizen Service Aarhus, located at Nordhavnsgade 4, 8000 Aarhus C. For more information about the International Citizen Service Aarhus, go to International Citizen Service.

In Aarhus there are Citizens’ Services offices at:

City Hall (Rådhuset)
Rådhuspladsen 2
8000 Aarhus C.

Viby Bibliotek (library)
Skanderborgvej 170
8260 Viby J.

Risskov Bibliotek (library)
Fortebakken 1
8240 Risskov

Aaby Bibliotek (library)
Lundvig Feibergs Vej 7
8230 Aabyhøj

For questions regarding your health insurance card contact Citizens’ Services in the Municipality you live. You can find the address and phone number to your Municipality´s Citizens’ Services centres at kark.dk. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. You then:

• Enter “The name of the Municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box

• Then click on Søg (Search)

You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

If you live in Aarhus you can meet Aarhus Municipality’s Citizens’ Services and get assistance with acquiring a CPR number at One Stop Shop on Wednesdays from 14.00-16.00. The One Stop Shop is located at Nordhavnsgade 1, 8000 Aarhus C. For more information about the One Stop Shop, go to One Stop Shop.

In Aarhus there are Citizens’ Services offices at:

City Hall (Rådhuset)
Rådhuspladsen 2
8000 Aarhus C

Viby Bibliotek (library)
Skanderborgvej 170
8260 Viby J

Risskov Bibliotek (library)
Fortebakken 1
8240 Risskov 

Aaby Bibliotek (library)
Lundvig Feibergs Vej 7
8230 Aabyhøj 

The local Citizens’ Services will provide you with contact information for the local provider of free Danish language courses. After sign-up, the language school will want to see you and give an assessment of which class will give you best value and most effective learning possibilities.

If you want to enrol in free Danish classes in Aarhus, you can contact:

Lærdansk Aarhus, Vestergade 72, third floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
Phone: +45 8732 5400.
Mail: aarhus@laerdansk.dk.

You can also enrol by following this link.

You can find the address and phone number of your Municipal Citizens’ Services here. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. Enter  “The name of the Municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box. Then click on Søg (Search). You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

SKAT’s website www.skat.dk provides information about SKAT and the tax rules and regulations that apply in Denmark.

Learn more about the Danish tax system in the guide "Taxation - when moving to Denmark". If you are interested in learning more about how and why we pay tax in Denmark, most common tax rules are described in the guide "Tax in Denmark - An introduction for new citizens".

You can call SKAT on +45 72 22 18 18 or go to your local SKAT service office.

You can find your local service office, at SKAT’s website - If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide: 

• Tick the box in front of the word “Skattecentre”, which is listed in the column on the left hand side.
• Enter “the post code of your town” (4 digits only) in the search area “Postnr. eller by:”,
• Click on the “søg” button.

The location of SKAT’s service centers in your area will then be marked of as small buildings on the map. Place the arrow over the building, and the address of the service office will be displayed.

“Skattecentre” means tax service offices, “Postnr. eller by” means post code or town, “Søg” means search.

If you live in the Aarhus area, you can also meet representatives of SKAT at International Citizen Service. Read more about International Citizen Service here.

If you need further information regarding Betalingsservice, contact your bank.

Post Danmark A/S 
Tietgensgade 37 
1566 København V                             
Customer support:  +45 80 20 70 30

E-mail: skrivpost@post.dk

Website: www.postdanmark.dk

For information about SKAT and taxes in Denmark, see the SKAT website: www.skat.dk

You can also call SKAT on +45 72 22 18 18

In the pamphlet Tax in Denmark, An introduction – for new citizens, you can learn about the Danish tax system. Please note that the booklet was published in 2005, and it does not include the changes adopted in the connection of the Tax Reform Act 2009. You can read more about the changes here.

Information about tax in Denmark is also available in SKAT’s guide”About tax – for people resident abroad and working in Denmark”. The guide is intended for individuals from other countries coming to work in Denmark for a limited period of time. The guide explains how you obtain a tax card, how tax is deducted from your income and which allowances and deductions you are entitled to.

On the SKAT website you will find a guide about the preliminary income assessment for 2009. The guide contains the most common tax rules applicable to salaried staff/wage-earners and pensioners and indicates when and how you should change your preliminary income assessment and shows examples of tax calculations.

You can find your local SKAT service office, on SKAT’s website - If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

• Tick the box in front of the word “Skattecentre”, which is listed in the column on the left hand side.
• Enter “the post code of your town” (4 digits only) in the search field “Postnr. eller by:”.
• Click on the “søg” button.

At www.gulesider.dk, you can search for a taxi services in your area by entering 'taxa' in the “Hvad/What” section, and where you are, or the postal code in the “Hvor/Where” section. 

You can also find a list of some of the taxi companies in Denmark listed on expats in Denmark’s website.

In Aarhus you can book a taxi from:

• Aarhus Taxa, www.aarhus-taxa.dk.  Phone number: (+45) 89 48 48 48.
• DanTaxi, Århus, www.dantaxi.dk. Phone number: (+45) 70 25 25 25.

The Regional State Administrations is responsible for handling EU/EEA citizens’ applications for an EU residence document. For more about the Regional State Administration and their work, visit the website: www.statsforvaltning.dk.

For questions regarding Certificate of Registration, call the Regional State Administrations’ EU residence office on +45 72 56 84 56.
The Central Jutland State Administration EU-residence office handles applications for Certificate of Registration for people resident in the Aarhus area and Central Jutland. The office is located at Lyseng Alle 1, 8270 Højbjerg.

You can also obtain assistance with, and submit your Application for EU Residence Document, at International Citizen Service Aarhus. Read more about International Citizen Service here.

You can read more about NemKonto accounts at www.nemkonto.dk. You can also call NemKonto support at +45 44 60 63 68, or contact a Danish bank.

The Danish Immigration Service is responsible for issuing residence and work permits for non-EU/EEA citizens. You can read about the Danish Immigration Service, their work, and which rules apply for residence and work permits on their website www.nyidanmark.dk.

The Danish Immigration Services
Ryesgade 53
2100 Copenhagen Ø
Telephone: +45 35 36 66 00
Telephone hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fax: +45 35 36 19 16
E-mail: us@us.dk

Note: The Danish Immigration Service has made a telephone guide that tells you what questions you can expect to get answered when you contact them.

If you want to contact the Danish mission in your country, you can find the relevant contact information at www.um.dk.

For questions regarding your health insurance card contact Citizens’ Services in the Municipality you live. You can find the address and phone number to your Municipality´s Citizens’ Services centres at krak.dk. If you do not understand Danish, please follow this guide:

In the window that opens you will see that Borgerservice (Citizens’ Services) has already been entered in the Hvad (What) search box near the top of the screen. Enter “The name of the Municipality you live in” in the Hvor (Where) search box. Then click on Søg (Search).

You will then see a list of the address and the phone number of the Citizens’ Services office(s) in your Municipality.

If you live in Aarhus you can also meet Citizens’ Services and get assistance with acquiring a CPR number at International Citizen Service, located at Nordhavnsgade 4, 8000 Aarhus C. Read more about International Citizen Service here.

In Aarhus there are Citizens’ Services offices at:

City Hall (Rådhuset)
Rådhuspladsen 2
8000 Aarhus C.

Viby Bibliotek (library)
Skanderborgvej 170
8260 Viby J.

Risskov Bibliotek (library)
Fortebakken 1
8240 Risskov

Aaby Bibliotek (library)
Lundvig Feibergs Vej 7
8230 Aabyhøj

The Sports Confederation of Denmark, www.dif.dk.

The Danish Gymnastics and Sports Associations, www.dgi.dk.

The Danish Company Sports Federation, www.firmaidraet.dk (Information only available in Danish).

Ministry of Culture, www.kum.dk.

Relevant authorities:

The Danish Road Directorate
Niels Jules Gade 13
PB 9018
DK-1022 Copenhagen K.
Telephone: 45 7244 3333
Fax: +45 3315 0848
Website: www.vejdirektoratet.dk.

SKAT’s website www.skat.dk provides information about SKAT and the tax rules and regulations that apply in Denmark.

If you have any practical questions regarding ICS, you can contact Workindenmark.

Note that representatives of Immigration Service, the State Administration for Central Jutland, Aarhus Municipal Citizens’ Services and SKAT are only available at ICS during the service's opening hours. If you have got questions outside ICS' opening hours, please, contact the respective authority directly.

You can contact the Regional State Administrations’ EU residence office at: +45 7256 8456.

You can contact SKAT at: +45 7222 1818.

In Aarhus you will find Citizens’ Services at the following addresses:

Rådhuset (City Hall)
Park Allé
8000 Aarhus C

Aaby Bibliotek
Ludvig Feilbergs Vej 7
8230 Aabyhøj

Risskov Bibliotek
Fortebakken 1
8240 Risskov

Viby Bibliotek
Skanderborgvej 170
8260 Viby J

Opening hours:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.00-16.00
Thursday 10.00-19.00
Friday 8.00-16.00

The regional transport service organisation:

• In North Jutland is Nordjyllands Trafikselskab,  www.nordjyllandstrafikselskab.dk.
• In Central Jutland is Midttrafik, www.midttrafik.dk.
• In the Metropolitan Region and Region Zealand is Movia, www.moviatrafik.dk.
• In Region Southern Denmark is Sydtrafik, www.sydtrafik.dk and Fynbus, www.fynbus.dk. 
• On the Baltic island of Bornholm is BAT www.brk.dk.

Note that some sites are only in Danish.

You can find a list of some of the companies who offer long distance services in Denmark at Visit Denmark’s website.

Visit X bus´ website at: www.xbus.dk.

Some of the companies operating bus services to and from Denmark are listed on Visit Denmark´s website.

DSB Customer Centre: +45 70 13 14 15, for other contact information to DSB, go to DSB’s website. 

Find details of the companies operating rail services in Denmark on the Danish Road Directorate’s website. Please note that you will be directed to a Danish site.

The online journey planner, Rejseplanen, provides information about all public transport in Denmark: www.rejseplanen.dk.

Relevant authority:

IT- og Telestyrelsen/ Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation.
Address: Holsteinsgade 63, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø.
Telephone number: +45 35 45 00 00
Website: www.itst.dk.

Statistics Denmark: www.dst.dk.

On SKAT’s website you will find a guide that describes the tax scheme for foreign researchers and key employees who are recruited abroad and who are employed by a Danish enterprise or research institution. Some of the information applies specifically to employees, employers and requirements according to the type of employment.

Each section has subcategories with information about the requirements the employee, employer and employment type must fulfil for a foreign employee to be eligible for the special tax scheme. For a full overview of how the scheme works, employees should read the section intended for employers, and vice versa, along with the requirements regarding the type employment. Please note the subsections with information listed under each of the three above-mentioned sections in the table of content menu on the top of SKAT´s website.

In addition to give information about the above-mentioned elements, the guide, Tax scheme for foreign researchers and key employees (25 per cent or 33 per cent taxation), on the SKAT website, the guide also  contains information about:

• How to register employees for the scheme.
• Calculating the tax.
• If you as an employee have other income.
• How to prepare you annual assessment notice as an employee.
• Supplementary tax liability.
• Approval of researchers.
• Tax authorities in Denmark.

Please note that some of the headings in the table of content of the guide also has links to relevant subcategories. 

For further information about rules and factors to be aware of as a new taxpayer in Denmark, you should read the guide Taxation - when moving to Denmark.

You find information about the process of register for the scheme here. Please note the subsection, “Choice of the scheme after commencement of employment” listed under “How to register employees for the scheme” in the table of contents menu at the top of the website.

In addition to give information about the above-mentioned elements, the guide, Tax scheme for foreign researchers and key employees (25 per cent or 33 per cent taxation), on the SKAT website, the guide also  contains information about:

• How to register employees for the scheme.
• Calculating the tax.
• If you as an employee have other income.
• How to prepare you annual assessment notice as an employee.
• Supplementary tax liability.
• Approval of researchers.
• Tax authorities in Denmark.

Please note that some of the headings in the table of content of the guide also has links to relevant subcategories. 

For further information about rules and factors to be aware of as a new taxpayer in Denmark, you should read the guide Taxation - when moving to Denmark.