Denmark consists of the peninsula of Jutland and 1,419 islands, 443 of which have been named and 78 are inhabited (2013). It is a developed and industrialised country with a high standard of living. The differences between rich and poor are smaller than in most comparative countries. The services sector accounts for 72% of employment, industry, and construction 24%, and agriculture and fisheries 4%.
For global companies exploring how to hire in Denmark, this stable economy and transparent labor framework make Denmark an attractive destination to expand operations or hire employees in Denmark without setting up a local entity.
*Please note that the official currency is the currency of remuneration when employed through WorkMotion in Denmark.
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Denmark consists of the peninsula of Jutland and 1,419 islands, 443 of which have been named and 78 are inhabited (2013). It is a developed and industrialised country with a high standard of living. The differences between rich and poor are smaller than in most comparative countries. The services sector accounts for 72% of employment, industry, and construction 24%, and agriculture and fisheries 4%.
For global companies exploring how to hire in Denmark, this stable economy and transparent labor framework make Denmark an attractive destination to expand operations or hire employees in Denmark without setting up a local entity.
*Please note that the official currency is the currency of remuneration when employed through WorkMotion in Denmark.
The national holidays mentioned below are valid for the year 2026 and are critical for hiring in Denmark planning:
The national holidays mentioned below are valid for the year 2026.
| January 1 | New Years' Day (Nytårsdag) | |
| April 2 | Maundy Thursday (Skærtorsdag) | Movable - Thursday before Easter Sunday |
| April 3 | Good Friday (Langfredag) | Movable - Friday before Easter Sunday |
| April 6 | Easter Monday (2. Påskedag) | Movable - The day after Easter Sunday |
| May 14 | Ascension Day (Kristi Himmelfartsdag) | Movable |
| May 25 | Whit Monday (2. Pinsedag) | Movable - The day after Pentecost |
| December 25 | Christmas Day (1. Juledag) | |
| December 26 | Boxing Day (2. Juledag) |
The approximate time for sharing the contract with an employee in Denmark is 2 business days assuming no special requests or changes to our standard employment contract. Any such requests or changes would need to undergo internal and external review, directly leading to a time delay.
This fast turnaround is one of the key advantages of using an Employer of Record Denmark model when speed and compliance are critical.
NOTE: This number is subject to change and is only an estimation of the Contract Sharing Time. The estimated Contract Sharing Time begins from the moment that WorkMotion has received all required information from both the client and the employee.
According to the Danish Working Environment Act, it is obligatory to provide employees with mandatory working equipment (display monitor, keyboard, and laptop) for their Workplace Setup at home.
Periodic workplace risk assessments are mandatory.
These requirements are fully managed through Employer of Record services in Denmark, reducing compliance risk for foreign employers.
“Total Payment”(Samlet Betaling) is responsible for calculating and collecting contributions to a number of schemes to which employers in Denmark must pay. Employers receive collections from Total Payment (Samlet Betaling)every quarter. Charges and other notices are sent to the company via Digital Post on Virk.dk. If the company is a foreign company, employers will receive the collection by post. Employer contributions can reach DKK 10,000~12,000 per year.
Contribution Rates Per Full-Time Employee in 2025:
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A standard working week is 37 hours, which defines Denmark’s work hours across most industries.
The total duration of the worker’s work must not exceed 48 hours per week. The amount of overtime compensation are determined by Collective Agreements.
By mutual agreement, a probation period can be set for salaried employees. The period can not exceed three months and is not extendable.
Notice periods for salaried employees vary between 1 to 6 months based on the duration of employment. An employee can usually give one calendar month’s notice. The notice period is from the first to the last day of a month.
A standard working week is 37 hours, which defines Denmark’s work hours across most industries.
The total duration of the worker’s work must not exceed 48 hours per week. The amount of overtime compensation are determined by Collective Agreements.
By mutual agreement, a probation period can be set for salaried employees. The period can not exceed three months and is not extendable.
Notice periods for salaried employees vary between 1 to 6 months based on the duration of employment. An employee can usually give one calendar month’s notice. The notice period is from the first to the last day of a month.
“Total Payment”(Samlet Betaling) is responsible for calculating and collecting contributions to a number of schemes to which employers in Denmark must pay. Employers receive collections from Total Payment (Samlet Betaling)every quarter. Charges and other notices are sent to the company via Digital Post on Virk.dk. If the company is a foreign company, employers will receive the collection by post. Employer contributions can reach DKK 10,000~12,000 per year.
Contribution Rates Per Full-Time Employee in 2025:
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Employers’ Education Contribution (Arbejdsgivernes Uddannelsesbidrag, AUB) |
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Arbejdsmarkedets Erhvervssikring (AES) |
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