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 |
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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 |
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Generally (National + Municipal) | Up to 44% (depending on municipality) |
Mineral resources/infrastructure (gross tax) | 35% (flat rate) |
Employee Contributions
Deduction Type | Rate | Cap |
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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.