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Employer of Record (EOR) in Denmark

Hire and onboard talent in Denmark without setting up a Danish entity. Nordic Relocators acts as the legal employer: you manage the work, we manage the contract, payroll, tax and compliance.

What is an Employer of Record?

An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third party that legally employs workers on your behalf. The EOR signs the Danish employment contract, runs payroll, files taxes with Skattestyrelsen, manages benefits, and ensures full compliance with Danish labour law, while your company directs day-to-day work.

For foreign companies entering Denmark, the EOR model removes the cost, time and legal complexity of incorporating a Danish CVR-registered entity. You can hire one engineer, three sales reps, or an entire local team, and start within weeks instead of months.

Typical onboarding: 5–10 working days from signed service agreement to the employee receiving a compliant Danish contract and payroll setup.

When EOR is the right move

EOR fits a specific set of business situations.

  • Testing the Danish market: Hire one or two people before committing to a full subsidiary.
  • Speed-to-hire matters: Onboard talent in weeks instead of waiting on entity setup.
  • Single-employee presence: A subsidiary is overkill for one or two roles.
  • Project-based engagements: Time-boxed work with a clear end date.
  • Sponsoring non-EU talent: EOR can sponsor work permits for non-EU/EEA hires.
  • Acquisition transitions: Bridge employment continuity during M&A or carve-outs.

What our EOR service covers

1

Compliant Danish employment contract

Drafted in line with the Danish Salaried Employees Act (Funktionærloven) and any applicable collective agreement (overenskomst).

  • Notice periods, probation, working time and overtime rules.
  • Holiday entitlement under Ferieloven (the Danish Holiday Act).
  • Confidentiality, IP assignment and non-compete clauses where permitted.
2

Payroll and tax

Monthly Danish payroll run through Skattestyrelsen with full reporting.

  • A-skat, AM-bidrag and ATP contributions calculated and paid.
  • Payslips delivered to the employee inside the portal.
  • Year-end årsopgørelse coordination.
3

Benefits administration

Statutory benefits plus Denmark-standard supplementary cover.

  • Pension scheme enrolment and contributions.
  • Health insurance: public yellow card and supplementary private cover.
  • Parental leave, sick leave and holiday tracking.
4

Work permit sponsorship

For non-EU/EEA hires, we file the SIRI application as the legal Danish employer.

  • Pay Limit, Positive List or Fast-Track, depending on the role.
  • Family reunification handled in parallel.
  • Renewals managed before expiry.
5

Onboarding and offboarding

End-to-end employee lifecycle management.

  • CPR, MitID, NemKonto and tax card setup on day one.
  • Equipment, expense and reimbursement workflows in the portal.
  • Termination, garden leave and final settlements handled by Danish HR specialists.
6

Compliance and risk

Stay on the right side of Danish labour authorities at all times.

  • Working Environment Authority (Arbejdstilsynet) compliance.
  • GDPR-compliant employee data handling.
  • Audit trail of every contract, payslip and benefit decision.

How EOR onboarding works

  1. 1

    Discovery call

    We map the role, salary, work location, start date and any work-permit needs.

  2. 2

    Service agreement

    You sign one master agreement with Nordic Relocators covering the engagement.

  3. 3

    Employee contract

    We issue a compliant Danish contract directly to the employee for signature.

  4. 4

    Onboarding setup

    CPR, MitID, NemKonto, tax card, pension and health cover are configured.

  5. 5

    Work-permit filing

    For non-EU/EEA hires, the SIRI application is submitted in parallel.

  6. 6

    Go-live

    Employee starts work; first payroll runs at month-end.

  7. 7

    Ongoing operations

    Monthly invoicing, payroll reports and an account manager inside the portal.

Typical timelines

Service agreement signed

1–3 days

Employee contract issued

2–5 days

EU/EEA hire (first payday)

~30 days

Non-EU hire (SIRI work permit)

10 days – 3 months

Subsidiary setup (alternative)

2–4 months

Pricing model

Transparent fees, billed monthly per employee.

  • Setup fee: One-time onboarding fee per employee, covering contract, registrations and portal access.
  • Monthly EOR fee: Fixed per-employee fee, either flat or as a percentage of gross salary, agreed up front.
  • Pass-through costs: Salary, employer contributions, pension and benefits invoiced at cost with full transparency.
  • Optional add-ons: Work-permit filing, dependent visas, relocation, and housing, quoted per scope.

FAQs: Employer of Record

Who is the legal employer under EOR?

Nordic Relocators is the legal employer for tax, payroll and labour-law purposes. You retain full operational control over the employee's work and direction.

Can EOR sponsor a Danish work permit?

Yes. Because the EOR is the registered Danish employer, it can sponsor SIRI work-permit applications for non-EU/EEA hires under the Pay Limit, Positive List or Fast-Track schemes.

How is EOR different from a contractor or freelancer?

EOR creates a real employment relationship with full statutory protections (notice periods, holiday pay, pension, sick pay). A contractor relationship lacks these and carries misclassification risk in Denmark.

What about collective agreements (overenskomst)?

If your industry is covered by a collective agreement, we apply its terms: minimum wage, working time, overtime rules and contributions to a fagforening if required.

How quickly can someone start?

EU/EEA citizens can typically start within 1–2 weeks of signing. Non-EU hires depend on SIRI processing, generally 10 days to 3 months depending on the scheme.

When should I switch from EOR to my own Danish entity?

Most clients move to a subsidiary once they reach 5–10 Danish employees, or when commercial/tax considerations make local incorporation more efficient. We help with the transition.

Is the employee's data GDPR-protected?

Yes. Employment records, payslips and personal data are stored in a GDPR-compliant Danish portal with role-based access and a full audit trail.

Hire in Denmark without an entity

Talk to our corporate team about your hiring plan, timeline and budget. We will return an EOR proposal with a fixed monthly fee within 48 hours.

Request EOR proposal

For larger workforces or multi-country setups, ask about our combined Sweden–Denmark EOR.

Employer of Record (EOR) Denmark | Nordic Relocators