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In the early 2000s the Danish Tax Ministry had a vision of a tax return-free society. With the changes in 2018 the system has taken a big step forwards, and we are “almost” there. In 2018 the Danish system simplified its tax system by eliminating traditional self-reporting (tax return) and replacing it with a more streamlined reporting system. This change supports the broader vision of reducing administrative burdens and leveraging technology to enhance tax compliance. The new approach particularly impacts global mobility, where the responsibility for accurate income reporting shifts significantly towards employers.

In our globalised economy, companies frequently encounter intricate tax challenges, particularly when their employees engage in projects abroad. This article explores a recent ruling (SKM2024.333.ØLR) by the Eastern High Court of Denmark, providing insights on how businesses can effectively navigate the tax landscape to achieve compliance and optimal tax treatment.

The Danish Tax Authority has updated the guidelines for calculating property value tax for foreign properties in 2023. This includes the Swedish index for holiday homes, OECD index figures, a British index approved by the Valuation Authority in the UK, and the Danish Statistics price index for summer houses.

Crossbord celebrates the International Maritime Organization’s Day of the Seafarer, which this year focuses on the enhancement of safety standards in the maritime industry. Crossbord supports the initiative to enhance both physical and psychological safety for seafarers and other crew at sea. As a company, we are dedicated to provide ongoing support for organisations and their crews, ensuring their safe navigation through the currents of international tax and compliance.

On the 8th of November 2023, a legislative proposal was presented in the Danish parliament on mandatory registration of employees’ working hours. The legislative proposal has been adopted and will come into force on 1 July 2024.

The Danish government has opened for the largest ever tender of offshore wind farms in the history of Denmark to support the ambition that Denmark is to be green power centre of Europe.

These days the weather is cold, wet, and dreary. Fortunately for us, one of our colleagues took up the challenge and organised an amazing hot

With a new judgment rendered in December 2023 the application of Ligningsloven (LL) clause 33A has changed.

LL clause 33A is often used in foreign based projects and employments and is therefore relevant for many of our clients, who have employees staying outside of Denmark for periods of time.