Contracting in Denmark

**northernladuk** · 2 May 2013, 13:26

Register to this site or something similar and see if they can help..

Copenhagen Expat Guide for living in Copenhagen | InterNations.org

Might want to do some sums on rate vs cost of living out there. It's a little expensive but depends on where you are coming from.

**pimpmycode** · 2 May 2013, 13:45

Thanks northernladuk i have registered on InterNations.
That is an important point, rate vs cost of living out there.

**Sue B** · 3 May 2013, 09:54

Hi there,

Depending on the contract and the nature of your work and employer, there are special rate regimes such as Hiring Thourgh and Hydrocarbons.

I would be happy to provide some calculations for you to give you a better idea of what you are actually looking at.

Kind Regards, Sue

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Please remember the T&Cs of this forum.

**Swamp Thing** · 3 May 2013, 13:16

I worked out there for a year on and off and the pattern of working didn’t allow me to be exempt from local taxes. These were eye-watering; 10 yrs ago if you earned more than £35K p.a. you were taxed at 51% on the full slice.

Don’t buy or run a car. They are taxed at 120% when new, and are reflected in 2nd hand values. Motor bikes were taxed at 240% - don’t know if they still are. I’m sure you won’t need motor transport in CPH.

Utility bills are high. Food is high. If you work for cash in hand, make sure you can trust people. The black market (sort penge as the locals call it) is hugely frowned upon by Danish HMRC (Told og Skat), and if they think you’re making money on the sly, they’ll eviscerate you. People will even report you to Told og Skat if they think you’re making too much money. The Danes have a saying, “You can kill your wife and chop her into bits, but if you cheat on your taxes…..”

Still, it’s safe out there, the welfare is good (if that’s your thing), and your kids will get a great education (if you have them).

**Sue B** · 3 May 2013, 13:26

Originally posted by Sue at IPAYE View Post

Hi there,

Depending on the contract and the nature of your work and employer, there are special rate regimes such as Hiring Thourgh and Hydrocarbons.

I would be happy to provide some calculations for you to give you a better idea of what you are actually looking at.

Kind Regards, Sue

Mod note: Hi Sue,

Please remember the T&Cs of this forum.

Sorry, overstepped the mark......

**BigRed** · 20 August 2013, 13:58

How easy is the commute? (weekends) I see plenty of flights but how early does check-in have to be. Any other tips? it would be nice if there was a sticky for each country.

**chineseJohn** · 20 August 2013, 14:56

Originally posted by BigRed View Post

How easy is the commute? (weekends) I see plenty of flights but how early does check-in have to be. Any other tips? it would be nice if there was a sticky for each country.

I haven't worked there but I can comment on the travel as I was there recently for a conference.

The main airport is very close to the city centre, there is a metro that runs 24-7. Takes about 20 minutes from the centre.

For BA say, check-in closes 1 hour before departure but if you print off your own boarding card and don't need to check-in baggage you can cut a bit off that but ... when I was leaving CPH there were long queues at security.

**stek** · 20 August 2013, 20:44

I've got an interview tmrw for a role in Copenhagen, rate is good but I wonder if that will be eaten up with Tax. Flights are paid, so I'd just need accom. and subst.

Have one in the bag for IBM - stalling on it until this one either goes tits up or gets to offer - then panic...

Anyone any vague idea nett/gross realistically - I know the above doesn't look good, and it's a minefield, but a ball park would be nice if anyone has done it...

**Scrag Meister** · 21 August 2013, 07:01

It isn't cheap in Copenhagen, have family there, and can remember getting a coffee back in 2006, and it cost £5!!!.

Quality of life is good, but then again you're paying for it.

Good transport in Copenhagen.

I nearly worked out there with my last perm employer, but accommodation on the salary they were offering was just a rather bad joke.

Contracting in Denmark