Hire employees in Denmark with an Employer of Record

Hiring in Denmark requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Denmark without setting up your own subsidiary.

The local currency is DKK and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is Danish / English, and contracts must comply with Denmark employment law.

• Working hours
  37 hrs/week
• Probation period
  Up to 3 months
• Notice period
  1–6 months
• Paid annual leave
  25 days (5 weeks)
• Public holidays
  10
• Minimum wage
  Set by collective agreements

Payroll in Denmark runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.

Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: Low — ATP + minimal taxes. Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.

Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (Low — ATP + minimal taxes) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.

• Hire in Denmark in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
• Stay 100% compliant with Denmark employment, tax, and labour law.
• Pay employees in DKK on time, every cycle.
• Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
• Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.