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 Tax | DKK 0+ | 10.0% |
Personal allowance: DKK 58,000
Sermersooq Municipality Tax
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Tax | DKK 0+ | 26.0% |
Joint Local Municipality Tax
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Local Municipality Tax | DKK 0+ | 6.0% |
Mandatory Pension Scheme
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Pension Contribution | DKK 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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