Greenland Tax Calculator (2026)

Income tax rates and take-home pay for Greenland

Using Sermersooq for state/regional taxes. Region selection coming soon.

Greenland Income Tax Brackets (2025)

Bracket Income Range Rate
National TaxDKK 0+10.0%

Personal allowance: DKK 58,000

Sermersooq Municipality Tax

Bracket Income Range Rate
Municipal TaxDKK 0+26.0%

Joint Local Municipality Tax

Bracket Income Range Rate
Joint Local Municipality TaxDKK 0+6.0%

Mandatory Pension Scheme

Bracket Income Range Rate
Employee Pension ContributionDKK 0+11.0%

Key Facts

Tax Year

2025

Currency

DKK

Top Rate

10.0%

Brackets

1 bracket

Allowance

DKK 58,000

Social Contributions

1 item

Assumptions

  • · Calculations based on 2025 rates where available (specifically pension and employer social security references).
  • · Sermersooq Municipality used as the representative region (includes the capital Nuuk).
  • · Total standard allowance of DKK 58,000 applied (DKK 48,000 standard + DKK 10,000 extra for full tax liability).
  • · Social security is 0% for employees; mandatory pension is 11% for 2025.
  • · The 35% flat-tax regime for specialized industries is excluded in favor of the standard regime.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income tax rate in Greenland?

Greenland has a flat 10% national income tax rate applied to all income levels above the standard allowance. This is combined with municipal taxes (26% in Sermersooq Municipality) and a joint local municipality tax (6%), making the total tax burden approximately 42% on taxable income before deductions and pension contributions.

Do I have to pay into a pension scheme if I work in Greenland?

Yes, employees in Greenland are required to contribute 11% of their gross income to a mandatory pension scheme. This contribution is deductible from your taxable income, which helps reduce your overall tax liability.

What is the standard tax allowance in Greenland?

The total standard allowance in Greenland is DKK 58,000, which consists of a DKK 48,000 standard allowance plus an additional DKK 10,000 for full tax liability. Only income above this threshold is subject to the national income tax and municipal taxes.

Are there different tax rates depending on where I live in Greenland?

Yes, municipal and local tax rates vary by region in Greenland. This calculator uses Sermersooq Municipality (which includes the capital Nuuk) as the default region, with a 26% municipal tax rate and 6% joint local municipality tax. If you relocate to a different municipality, your local tax rates may differ.

Do employees in Greenland pay social security contributions?

No, employees in Greenland do not pay social security contributions; the employee social security rate is 0%. However, you are required to contribute 11% to a mandatory pension scheme, which serves as the primary social protection system for retirement.

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