Freelance in Denmark

Freelance in Denmark: how freelancers pay taxes, get paid by foreign clients and find work, and which skills are in demand. Hire or offer services on Kits.

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The freelance market in Denmark

Denmark has a strong design culture and tech scene in Copenhagen and Aarhus, with demand for developers, designers, marketers and translators. English is widely used.

Taxes and legal status

You register a business on virk.dk and get a CVR number. Income tax is progressive and paid in advance through the preliminary income assessment. Registration for VAT (moms) is required when turnover exceeds DKK 50,000 in 12 months. Some freelancers instead use B-income, invoicing without a CVR for occasional work.

This is general information as of 2026, not tax or legal advice. Rates and thresholds change, so check them with the tax authority or a local accountant before you register.

Getting paid

Danish clients pay by bank transfer and MobilePay; foreign clients by SEPA in EUR, PayPal or Wise.

bank transfers
MobilePay
SEPA transfers in EUR
PayPal and Wise

Skills in demand

product and furniture design
software development
UX design
marketing
translation between Danish and English
renewable energy engineering

Tips for freelancers in Denmark

Check whether B-income or a CVR fits your volume of work.
Danish clients value design quality and short, clear communication.
Register for VAT before you pass the limit.

Hiring a freelancer from Denmark

Local time in Denmark is UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer), so agree in advance on the hours when you are both available for calls. Describe the task, the deadline and the budget in your first message, ask for examples of similar work, and fix what counts as done before work starts. If the work is for a local audience, a freelancer who knows the language and the market will save you rewrites.

Kits for freelancers in Denmark

Kits is an international freelance marketplace that is not tied to one country. Freelancers in Denmark can publish services with a portfolio and a clear price, or respond to clients' jobs, and talk to clients in the built-in chat. The first listing on each account is free, and the site works in nine languages, from English and Spanish to Russian, Turkish and Georgian.

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Design Development & IT Writing & Translation Marketing & SMM Video & Animation Business Music & Audio

Frequently asked questions

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How are freelancers taxed in Denmark?

Freelancers register a sole proprietorship with a CVR number and pay progressive income tax; VAT registration is required above DKK 50,000. Rules change, so check the current rates with the tax authority or an accountant before you register.

How do freelancers in Denmark get paid by foreign clients?

The usual options are bank transfers, MobilePay, SEPA transfers in EUR and PayPal and Wise. Which one suits you depends on the client's country, the fees and how fast you need the money.

Which freelance skills are in demand in Denmark?

product and furniture design, software development, UX design, marketing, translation between Danish and English and renewable energy engineering.

Can I find a freelancer in Denmark on Kits?

Yes. Kits is open to clients and freelancers from any country. Search the catalogue or post a job, compare portfolios and reviews, and agree on the details in the chat.