Working in Denmark

Working in Denmark Got a job in Denmark? Find out how to get a CPR number and a bank account.

Starting work in Denmark: Your checklist

Are you starting work in Denmark? This checklist will help you prepare for your new job, from getting a CPR number and arranging your tax to healthcare, banking and pension.

Social security if you work in Denmark

If you live in Sweden and work in Denmark, you are usually covered by Danish social security. Find out which country you are insured in, what happens if you stop working in Denmark and how to protect your Swedish SGI.

Social security when working in Denmark and Sweden

Do you work in both Denmark and Sweden? Find out which country's social security system applies to you, how the 25% rule works and when you can apply for an exception.

Get a Danish CPR number or tax number

Whether you need a CPR number or a Danish tax number depends on whether you plan to move to Denmark or commute from Sweden. Find out which number applies to your situation and how to apply.

Public holidays 2025 – in Sweden and Denmark

In Øresunddirekt's unique comparison of Danish and Swedish holidays 2025, you will quickly get an overview of which days during the year are holidays in both Denmark and Sweden, and which holidays are unique for each country.

Public holidays 2026– in Sweden and Denmark

In Øresunddirekt's unique comparison of Danish and Swedish holidays 2026, you will quickly get an overview of which days during the year are holidays in both Denmark and Sweden, and which holidays are unique for each country.

Open a Danish bank account

If you work in Denmark, you will usually need a Danish bank account to receive your salary. Find out when you need a Danish account, how NemKonto works and whether you can use your Swedish bank account instead.

Sick leave and sickness benefits in Denmark

If you become ill while working in Denmark, your employment contract and Danish rules determine whether you receive full pay, sick pay or sickness benefits. Find out what applies and what to do if your sick leave is prolonged.

Time off to care for a sick child in Denmark

If your child becomes ill while you work in Denmark, find out when you may be entitled to paid leave, what your employment contract covers and what support is available if your child is seriously ill.