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Employment Cost Calculator in Greenland

Hiring in Greenland? Instantly calculate your total cost to employ — taxes, benefits, and more

Updated on July 26, 2025

Employment Cost Calculator for Greenland

Calculate the total cost of employing someone in Greenland, including taxes, benefits, and our management fee.

Employer Tax Contributions

Tax Type Rate Base
Social Security Contributions (AMA) 1.1% (2.1% from the income year following the current year) Payroll/Gross Wages
Mandatory Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution) 10% (11% from the income year following the current year) A-tax basis (salaries, etc.)
Income Tax Withholding Progressive (36% - 44% depending on income/municipality) Employee's Gross Salary

Filing & Compliance

  • Employers must register with the Greenlandic Employer Register.
  • Monthly payroll information and withheld tax amounts are typically reported electronically.
  • Withheld income tax and AMA contributions must be remitted by the 1st day of the month after the following month (e.g., January's by March 1st).

Income Tax Brackets

Income Range Tax Rate
Generally (National + Municipal) Up to 44% (depending on municipality)
Mineral resources/infrastructure (gross tax) 35% (flat rate)

Employee Contributions

Deduction Type Rate Cap
Mandatory Pension Scheme 10% of A-tax basis None (if income over DKK 125,000)

Personal Allowances

  • Allowance for fully tax liable individuals and those with limited tax liability from employment income: DKK 48,000.
  • Additional allowance for fully tax liable individuals: DKK 10,000.
  • Deduction of the lesser of 10% of income taxable to Greenland and DKK 1,000.
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