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Denmark, from the inside.
Paperwork, daily life, neighbourhoods, budget, culture: everything we wish we had known before unpacking.
The researcher tax scheme in Denmark: 27% for up to seven years
Researcher tax scheme in Denmark: a flat 27% plus 8% labour market contribution for up to seven years, the 2026 salary floor, the 10-year rule and traps.
7 min readFamily and workStarting a business in Denmark: sole trader, ApS, VAT and CVR
Starting a business in Denmark as a foreigner: sole proprietorship or ApS, the CVR number on virk.dk, VAT above DKK 50,000 and 22% company tax.
6 min readFamily and workSchools in Denmark for expat children: folkeskole, private schools and childcare
Schools in Denmark for expat children: the free folkeskole from age 6, reception classes, private and French schools, after-school club and childcare.
6 min readFamily and workRetiring in Denmark: the S1, your foreign pension and the Danish state pension
Retiring in Denmark from another EU country: residence conditions, the S1 and the yellow card, tax on foreign pensions, and how the folkepension is earned.
7 min readWhere to liveRenting in Denmark: the deposit, prepaid rent and your rights
Renting in Denmark: how much deposit and prepaid rent a landlord can ask, the move-in inspection, the 2-week defect rule, notice and the rent tribunal.
6 min readPaperworkOpening a bank account in Denmark: the basic account and your NemKonto
Bank account in Denmark for newcomers: your right to a basic payment account in the EU, what banks ask for, the NemKonto, MitID and MobilePay.
6 min readCultureMoving to Greenland or the Faroe Islands: why Denmark's rules do not apply
Moving to Greenland or the Faroe Islands: both are in the Danish Realm but outside the EU. Permits for EU citizens, Nordic exemptions and key differences.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Denmark: the step-by-step guide to your first weeks
Moving to Denmark from the EU or the UK: the right order for the residence document, CPR number, MitID, tax card and bank account, with official links.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Denmark from the UK after Brexit: permits, work and healthcare
Moving to Denmark from the UK after Brexit: why EU residence is closed to you, the Pay Limit Scheme, driving, healthcare with the S1 and property.
6 min readDaily lifeLiving in Denmark: language, hygge, cycling and everyday etiquette
Living in Denmark as an expat: the Danish language, hygge, clubs, tipping, MobilePay, cycling, recycling, public holidays and who to call in an emergency.
6 min readBudgetIncome tax in Denmark for new residents: the 2026 rates and TastSelv
Income tax in Denmark for new residents: AM-bidrag 8%, municipal tax 25.0% on average, state brackets, the tax card, TastSelv and the yearly calendar.
7 min readHealthHealthcare in Denmark for expats: the yellow card, your GP and the S1
Healthcare in Denmark for expats: the yellow health card after your CPR number, choosing a GP, the health insurance country declaration, the S1 and 112.
6 min readPaperworkEU residence document in Denmark: how to apply to SIRI
EU residence document in Denmark: who needs it, how to apply to SIRI online (form OD1A), the 30-day appointment, the free fee and the 60-day contract rule.
6 min readPaperworkDriving in Denmark: your licence, bringing a car and the registration tax
Driving in Denmark as a newcomer: when an EU licence is enough, the 180-day exchange for others, and the 30-day deadline and tax to register a foreign car.
6 min readPaperworkCPR number in Denmark: how to get it, then MitID and NemKonto
CPR number in Denmark explained: who needs it, how to register, what comes next (MitID, NemKonto, Digital Post) and the traps for newcomers.
6 min readBudgetCost of living in Denmark: what you really pay for
Cost of living in Denmark: income tax and the 8% contribution, rent deposits, childcare in Copenhagen, school clubs, car tax and the free services you get.
6 min readWhere to liveBuying property in Denmark as a foreigner: permission, costs and taxes
Buying property in Denmark as a foreigner: when Civilstyrelsen permission is needed, the 5-year rule, registration fees, the 5% deposit and property taxes.
6 min readWhere to liveBest places to live in Denmark: Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg
Best places to live in Denmark for expats: Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg compared on municipal tax, expat services, childcare and daily life.
6 min readYour move, one step at a time.
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