The Danish tax reform will significantly change how much employees keep in net salary. The current single “top tax” will be replaced by three layers – mellemskat (middle tax), topskat and a new top-topskat – and the employment deduction (beskæftigelsesfradrag) will be increased. The political promise is simple: Most ordinary…
For years, businesses and consumers in Denmark have quietly benefited from the €150 customs threshold. As long as a parcel coming from outside the EU was valued at €150 or less, no customs duty was charged. Only VAT and the usual handling fee appeared on the invoice. That rule is…
Most of the year, your preliminary income assessment—the forskudsopgørelse—quietly steers how much tax you pay. November is different. Two timelines converge: This is a reminder to avoid an avoidable bill—and to avoid locking away cash you might prefer to keep through year-end. Why checking now is the smartest move EmployeesIf…
The 2026 Finance Act lands with a familiar promise — make everyday life cheaper. Behind the slogans, you will notice real changes in bookkeeping, payroll, and pricing. The deal between the Government and the Conservatives lowers household electricity duty and postpones higher EV taxes. It removes old excise duties on…
From 1 January 2026, Denmark will overhaul its VAT regulations in the fitness and wellness sector. This legislative change will end the current VAT exemption for many training and leisure services and bring Denmark in line with EU directives. If you’re a personal trainer, gym owner, yoga teacher or operate…
The Tax Reform 2026 takes effect on 1 January, bringing major changes to the Danish tax system.The new rules redefine how much income is subject to top tax (topskat) and middle tax (mellemskat), while also increasing the most important deductions. The reform is designed to make work more rewarding and…
“Kære Direktør, dette er en påmindelse om at fornye din virksomheds registrering…” Over the past weeks, several of our clients have received emails that appear to come from the “Dansk Virksomhedsregister” (Danish Business Register).The message claims that your company registration needs to be renewed to avoid deactivation from the national…
Kædesvig, or VAT chain fraud, has become one of the Danish Tax Agency’s (Skattestyrelsen) top priorities in recent years. The phenomenon is not new, but the scale of fraudulent activity uncovered and the severity of new sanctions introduced in 2024 make it more relevant than ever for businesses to understand…
In June 2025, the Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen) updated its official guidance on the Bookkeeping Act (Bogføringsloven). While the law itself has required businesses to record transactions “as soon as possible,” the new clarification specifies what this means in practice: 👉 For most companies, bookkeeping must now be carried out…
A Proactive Approach to Danish Business Taxation For any business owner in Denmark, understanding and managing forskudsopgørelsen – your preliminary tax assessment – is a critical component of sound financial management. While it may seem like a bureaucratic formality, this document is essentially a financial budget for your upcoming tax…