Can I hire in Denmark without setting up a subsidiary?

Yes. That is exactly what an Employer of Record does: Skalis already has the ability to employ locally in Denmark. You hire your staff without creating an entity, tying up capital or handling local red tape.

How quickly can my employee be operational in Denmark?

Once the legal framework is validated, a compliant employment contract can generally be set up within a few days. Timing depends on the profile, the supporting documents and any local formalities (work permit for nationals from outside the EU).

In which currency and under which regime is the salary paid?

Payroll is issued and paid in the local currency (DKK), on local schedules and in the statutory format. Skalis withholds and remits social contributions and tax to local authorities within the regulatory deadlines.

What remains my responsibility once the employee is in post?

Operational management: tasks, objectives, management and work organisation remain entirely yours. Skalis is the legal employer in Denmark and handles the contract, payroll, contributions, benefits and compliance.

How is the total cost of an employee calculated?

The employer cost includes the gross salary, local employer contributions, any mandatory benefits and the Skalis management fee. You receive a transparent quote detailing the total cost before any commitment.

Can I move a freelancer already active in Denmark onto a local contract?

Yes, this is a common case. We take on your contractor under a compliant local employment contract, which secures the relationship for both parties and removes the misclassification risk.

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Employer of Record · Denmark

Hire and expand in Denmark, without setting up a subsidiary.

Does your company want to employ someone in Denmark without opening a local entity? Skalis becomes the legal employer of your local staff on your behalf : compliant local contract, payroll in DKK, contributions and benefits. You run the work, we carry the employer.

Talk to an expert How it works

Denmark

CapitalCopenhagen

Payroll currencyDKK

Economic areaEU

Working language(s)Danish, English

Entity to set up0

Schengen areaYes

Local payroll in DKK•Contracts compliant with local law•Taxes & contributions withheld and remitted•A dedicated point of contact

In short : with an Employer of Record (EOR), Skalis legally employs your staff in Denmark under a compliant local contract and runs payroll in DKK, contributions and compliance — with no subsidiary to set up. Key facts in Denmark: 37 h/week, 25 working days paid leave, employer contributions ≈ 10–14 %, minimum wage no statutory minimum (collective agreements).

Why this market

Employing in Denmark through an Employer of Record

Attractive market : A flexible labour market (‘flexicurity’) and a leading tech/pharma ecosystem.

Rather than opening a subsidiary — months of formalities, legal and accounting fees, tied-up capital — an Employer of Record lets you hire in Denmark within days, fully compliant. Skalis legally employs your local staff on your behalf; you keep full operational control.

You stay in control

Tasks, objectives, management, compensation : the day-to-day working relationship remains entirely yours.

Skalis carries the employer role in Denmark

We sign the local contract, run payroll in DKK and secure every local legal and social obligation.

Employer of Record · Data

Employment law in Denmark at a glance

Minimum wageNo statutory minimum (collective agreements)

Working week37 h / week

Statutory paid leave25 working days

Employer contributions≈ 10–14 %

Probation3 months

13th salaryNot mandatory

Payroll currencyDKK

Indicative 2025 figures, confirmed when scoping your project.

What we take care of

Complete employer coverage in Denmark

From signing the contract to the final payslip, Skalis manages the entire employment lifecycle in Denmark.

Local employment contract

Drafting and signing a contract compliant with local labour law : term, notice, mandatory clauses.

Local payroll in DKK

Calculation, issuance and payment of salaries in DKK, on local schedules and in the statutory format.

Social contributions & tax

Withholding and remittance of contributions and tax to local authorities, within statutory deadlines.

Benefits & social protection

Health, provident, pension and leave : we align the package with local standards and obligations.

Compliance & risk management

Ongoing legal monitoring, correct worker classification and protection against misclassification risk.

Onboarding & support

Onboarding, expenses, leave and offboarding, with a dedicated point of contact.

The process

Your team member operational in Denmark within days

A simple journey, from the first conversation to the first payslip.

Scoping

You tell us the profile and target compensation in Denmark. We validate feasibility and the local legal framework.

Proposal

Within 48h you receive a transparent quote : full employer cost and employee package in DKK.

Contract & onboarding

We draw up the compliant local employment contract and add the person to our payroll systems.

Management

You direct the work; we handle payroll, contributions, filings and support throughout the contract.

EOR vs subsidiary

EOR or setting up an entity in Denmark?

Testing the local market, hiring a rare profile, supporting a client on site : an EOR avoids months of formalities.

Criterion	EOR with Skalis	Setting up a subsidiary in Denmark
Time to hire	A few days	3 to 6 months
Setup cost	No structural cost	Legal, accounting fees, capital
Local compliance	Ensured by Skalis	Your responsibility
Employer risk	Carried by the EOR	Entirely borne
Commitment	Flexible, per employee	Heavy and long-term
Ideal for	1 to a few employees, market test	Permanent large-scale presence

Frequently asked questions

Hiring in Denmark with an EOR

The exact local terms (minimum wage, mandatory benefits, notice periods, taxation) in Denmark are confirmed when scoping your needs. This page is for general information and does not constitute legal advice.

Employer of Record · Schengen

Hire in another Schengen country

Hire in Denmark as early as this week.

Tell us the profile you’re looking for : we’ll get back to you within 48h with a clear proposal, full employer cost included.

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EOR in Denmark