Denmark has a general corporate income tax rate of 22% and a value-added tax rate of 25%. Capital gains are subject to the same tax rate as regular corporate income. The estimated payment due date for corporate income tax is split into two equal installments on March 20 and November 20, with the option to make additional payments before February 1 of the following year. Income for the next fiscal year is due on November 20. The tax return is generally due six months after the end of the fiscal year. Non-residents are subject to a withholding tax of 22% on dividends, 2% on interest, and 7% on royalties, while residents face a withholding tax of 22% on dividends, 7% on interest, and 27% on royalties.
Denmark Tax Brief
Time of Update 4/05/2026
Denmark Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
Denmark Withholding Tax (WHT)
Denmark Value-Added Tax (VAT)
Denmark Capital Gain Tax (CGT)
Denmark Effective Tax Rate (ETR)
Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate:
14.22%
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TKEG Expat™ (Test) Denmark Corporate Tax Guide
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Denmark Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
In Denmark, several types of taxes play a crucial role in the fiscal system. Corporate Income Tax (CIT) in Denmark stands at a rate of 22%, with tax returns generally due six months after the accounting year ends. Final payments are required by 20 November of the year following the income year. Companies also need to make estimated payments in two equal instalments by 20 March and 20 November, with an option to make an additional tax payment by 1 February in the subsequent year.
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Denmark Personal Income Tax (PIT)
For Personal Income Tax (PIT), the headline rate can go up to 52.07%, or 55.90% when including the AM tax. PIT returns are due by 1 May, or no later than 1 July, in the year after the relevant income year. Payments are split into three instalments, due on 1 August, 1 September, and 1 October.
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Denmark Value-Added Tax (VAT)
Denmark imposes a Value-Added Tax (VAT) at a general rate of 25%. While there are various exemptions for certain services such as healthcare, financial services, and insurance, most goods and services are subject to VAT. The VAT system is highly regulated, with specific provisions for intra-community transactions within the EU, as well as rules for imports and exports.
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Denmark Property Taxes
Property taxes in Denmark have been recently revised, particularly for the 2022 assessment year onwards. Non-residential property owners must pay land tax annually, with rates ranging from 0.31% to 1.77% of the land’s value. Municipalities may also impose additional coverage charges of up to 1.8% for certain non-residential properties. These new property tax regulations will likely become final by 2025 or 2026, once the assessments are completed.
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Denmark Inheritance and Gift Taxes
Inheritance and gift taxes in Denmark depend on the specific circumstances of the recipient. The headline rates for both inheritance and gift taxes are 15% and 36.25%, but income tax may also apply, depending on the situation.
