Learn about health insurance, how you are covered against accidents at work and tax in Denmark.
Health insurance
Coming to Denmark, it is important to have the yellow health insurance card which provides you with free access to the Danish health care system.
Registration for health insurance
You apply for the yellow health insurance card at your local municipality. Learn more about the yellow health insurance card here.
Accident insurance at work
Your employer is obliged by law to have an insurance against accidents at work or if work related health problems occur. Your employer is also obliged to report if accidents at work occur.
Income tax
All employees in Denmark pay a percentage of their income in taxes. The tax must be deducted directly from your pay.
Learn more about taxation in Denmark at the Danish tax authorities website: www.skat.dk.