Greenland

On 9 October 2026, the Greenland Tax Authority (Skattestyrelsen) announced the next scheduled payment date for the Suila-Tapit tax refund program. The refund payment is set for Friday, 16 October 2026. Suila-Tapit represents a critical tax refund mechanism for Greenland taxpayers, providing annual reconciliations of preliminary tax payments against final tax liabilities. This announcement follows

On 30 September 2026, the City Court of Copenhagen delivered a landmark ruling in favor of an IT consultant in a combined tax and VAT case, clarifying the classification of independent contractor services under Danish tax law. The decision addresses the longstanding ambiguity surrounding the distinction between employment relationships and business-to-business service arrangements for tax

On 28 September 2026, the Tax Agency’s Duties Division (afgiftsafdeling) announced a reversal of a previously planned change to the motor vehicle tax (motorafgift) for UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) category vehicles. The initial proposal, set to take effect 1 October 2026, would have shifted the tax basis from a flat rate to a weight-based calculation

On 28 September 2026, the Greenland Tax Agency announced a significant revision to the UTV (vehicle excise duty) rates effective 1 October 2026. The new regulation introduces a uniform annual fee of 1,000 DKK for all registered motor vehicles, replacing the previous graduated structure based on vehicle weight, engine size, and fuel type. The change

On 28 September 2026, the Greenland Tax Authority published the updated UTV-takst (UTV tax rates) effective from 1 October 2026. The UTV (Undervisnings- og Tillægsafgift) is a specific levy applied to certain goods and services in Greenland, functioning similarly to a consumption tax or excise duty. This quarterly rate adjustment is a routine regulatory measure

On 28 September 2026, the Greenland Tax Authority (Akileraartarnermut Aqutsisoqarfik) announced upcoming changes to the Vehicle Tax (UTV) regime effective 1 October 2026. The new rules, published under the authority of the Greenland Tax Administration Act, introduce revised assessment criteria for utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), including updated valuation methodologies, exemption thresholds, and digital filing requirements.

On 18 September 2026, Plesner was honored as “Denmark Tax Disputes Firm of the Year” by a leading international legal directory, recognizing the firm’s preeminent practice in tax controversy, litigation, and strategic advisory. The award highlights Plesner’s successful representation of multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals in complex disputes with the Danish Tax Agency (SKAT), including

On 18 September 2026, the Greenland Tax Authority (Skattestyrelsen) published an updated version of the “Skattetræk i Grønland” guide, the primary reference for all employers and entities required to withhold A-tax (A-skat). The guide, available in Greenlandic, Danish, and English, provides comprehensive instructions on tax cards, holiday pay settlements, pension contributions, and the classification of

On 18 September 2026, the Greenland Tax Authority released the official tax rate overview for September 2026, covering personal income tax, corporate tax, capital gains tax, and municipal tax rates. The publication, issued pursuant to the Greenland Tax Control Act, provides taxpayers and advisors with the authoritative reference for the current fiscal period. The rates

On 17 September 2026, the Greenland Tax Authority announced the fishery duty rates (fiskeriafgiftssatser) applicable for the fourth quarter of 2026. These rates apply to both offshore (havgående) fisheries and coastal (kystnært) fisheries holding valid production licenses. The announcement includes a downloadable Excel file detailing the specific duty amounts per species and fishing zone, enabling