Tax · International tax
Tax does not stop at the border.
When your business, your employees or your owners move across borders, tax becomes complex. We advise Danish businesses with activities abroad and foreign businesses with activities in Denmark.
The most expensive part of international tax is the part no one thought of.
Who it is for
For Danish businesses setting up abroad, and for foreign groups with a company or activities in Denmark. And for owners and employees who live or work in more than one country.
As a member of Alliott Global Alliance, we work with independent advisers in more than 100 countries. You have one contact, even when several countries are involved.
What we deliver.
- Setting up abroadThe choice between a branch and a subsidiary, with tax assessed in both countries.
- Foreign companies in DenmarkRegistration, tax and ongoing compliance for foreign businesses active in Denmark.
- Permanent establishmentAssessing whether activities create a tax liability in another country.
- Transfer pricingIntra-group pricing and documentation across borders.
- Cross-border employeesSecondments, cross-border commuters and the Danish researcher tax scheme (forskerskatteordningen) for foreign key employees.
- Double taxationAdvice under double tax treaties, so the same income is not taxed twice.
When you cross the border.
- ExpansionYou are opening an office, branch or company in a new country.
- Setting up in DenmarkA foreign group is starting up in Denmark.
- EmployeesEmployees work both in Denmark and abroad, or move between countries.
- Owners abroadThe owners live in a different country from the company.
- Intra-group tradeGoods, services, loans or rights are traded between companies in different countries.
- Cross-border paymentsDividends, interest and royalties, where withholding tax must be handled correctly.
One contact. However many countries are involved.
How we work.
- ConversationYour activities, countries and plans mapped out.
- AnalysisTax liability, risks and opportunities in each country.
- CoordinationWe coordinate with advisers in the relevant countries.
- ImplementationStructure, registrations and documentation in place.
- OngoingCompliance and follow-up as circumstances change.
International network
Local knowledge. In more than 100 countries.
Through Alliott Global Alliance, we have access to independent accounting, law and advisory firms worldwide.
We handle the coordination, so you do not have to manage advisers in every country yourself.
Questions.
What is a permanent establishment?
A fixed business presence in another country, such as an office or an employee who concludes contracts on the company’s behalf. It can create a tax liability in that country. The assessment depends on the activity and the relevant double tax treaty.
Branch or subsidiary?
A branch is part of the Danish company, while a subsidiary is a separate legal entity. The choice affects tax, liability and administration in both countries.
What is the researcher tax scheme?
A special scheme under which certain researchers and highly paid employees who move to Denmark can be taxed at a lower rate for a number of years. The conditions must be met from the start.
How do we avoid double taxation?
Denmark has double tax treaties with a wide range of countries. They determine which country may tax, and how double taxation is relieved.
Do you help foreign businesses in Denmark?
Yes. We handle registration, bookkeeping, payroll, tax and reporting to the parent company, in Danish and English.
What is dividend withholding tax?
Tax withheld when dividends are paid to a recipient in another country. The rate can often be reduced under a double tax treaty or EU rules.
What does international tax advice cost?
It depends on the number of countries and the complexity of the work. We agree the price with you before we begin.
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