Denmark

On 30 September 2026, the Danish Tax Authority (Skattestyrelsen) announced the results of a nationwide control action targeting social dumping in Central Zealand. Inspections at 13 businesses revealed violations at 11 companies, including non-payment of taxes and VAT. The Authority will conduct follow-up audits to determine the exact amounts owed. This operation is part of

On 30 September 2026, Skattestyrelsen published findings from a targeted control action in Viborg, where 5 out of 8 inspected companies exhibited signs of social dumping. The inspections focused on foreign service providers operating in construction, cleaning, and transport sectors. Identified issues include failure to register for VAT, underreporting of employee income, and non-compliance with

On 29 September 2026, The Local Denmark published a preview of the Danish government’s upcoming 2027 budget proposal, scheduled for formal presentation later in October 2026. The article outlines several tax-related measures already announced, including a reduction in VAT on food products, adjustments to the commuter deduction (befordringsfradrag), and the aforementioned mellemskat cut for high

On 28 September 2026, Danish Tax and Growth Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt emphasized legal certainty as a top political priority, explicitly referencing FSR Danish Auditors’ tax policy proposal “Time for Trust” (Tid til tillid) as a relevant contribution to the ongoing governmental work. The Minister’s acknowledgment signals a potential shift towards incorporating professional input from the

On 28 September 2026, The Local Denmark reported that the Danish government intends to reduce the mellemskat – the intermediate top tax bracket applied to high earners – with effect from 1 January 2027. The proposal, which remains subject to parliamentary approval, would lower the marginal tax rate for individuals earning above the current threshold,

On 24 September 2026, the Danish Tax Authority released its 2025 annual review of social dumping controls, revealing that over 60% of audits uncovered errors or deliberate fraud. The investigations led to tax and VAT reassessments totaling approximately DKK 539 million. The report highlights construction, hospitality, and cleaning as high-risk sectors. Skattestyrelsen emphasizes increased use

On 22 September 2026, Skattestyrelsen publicly acknowledged systematic errors in the processing of cryptocurrency taxation cases. The mistakes pertain to the calculation of taxable gains on crypto asset disposals, where incorrect cost-basis methodologies were applied in certain decisions. The Authority has initiated a review of all affected cases and will issue corrected tax assessments automatically.

On 17 September 2026, the Danish Ministry of Taxation and Growth announced that the Systemic Risk Council has recommended increasing the countercyclical capital buffer rate for the Faroe Islands from 1% to 2%. The Council’s recommendation follows an assessment of systemic risks in the Faroese financial system, particularly concerning credit growth and property market developments.

On 10 September 2026, the Danish IT Supervisory Authority (IT-tilsynet) released its annual assessment of the Tax Administration’s (Skatteforvaltningen) IT landscape. The report highlights significant progress in modernizing core tax systems, with three out of four prior-year recommendations now fully implemented. Key improvements include enhanced cybersecurity posture, improved system stability for taxpayer-facing platforms, and accelerated

On 4 September 2026, Skattestyrelsen announced the results of a coordinated control action across Greater Copenhagen, uncovering social dumping indicators in 15 companies. The operation targeted sectors with high concentrations of posted workers, including construction, facility management, and transport. Inspectors verified compliance with the Posted Workers Act, VAT registration thresholds, and payroll tax obligations. The