Work in Denmark for a corporation based in Austria

Can I work remotely for a company in Austria while being in Denmark?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. Can you work in Austria?
  2. Can you work in Denmark?
  3. Do you have to work in Austria or Denmark?

Yes, you can work remotely for a company in Austria while being in Denmark.
Yes, you can work in Denmark, but you have to be registered as a resident in Denmark.
No, you can not work remotely for a company in Austria while being in Denmark.
Yes, you can work in Austria, but you have to be registered as a resident in Austria.

How to live in Denmark and find remote work in Austria?

Finding remote work in Austria if you are located in Denmark might be difficult, therefore we recommend to visit Austria and work there. It is even possible to get a visa for Austria if you are Danish.

You can get a job in Austria with or without a visa. The advantage of getting a visa is that you can work in Austria for a longer period of time.
You can get a job in Austria if you are Danish. There are a lot of jobs in Austria for Danes. You can work in Austria for a longer period of time.
We are the Danish expat community for Austria. We are also a network of Danish expats in Austria. We help Danes who want to live and work in Austria.
Austria is a small country with a lot of lakes and mountains. The Danes are one of the largest expat communities in Austria. We are located in the Central and Eastern part of Austria.
There are many job offers in Austria for Danes. We have many job offers on our website and we have a Danish job board where you can find a job.
We help Danish expats in Austria with all questions and issues related to Austria.
In Denmark we have many companies that hire Danish people. We also have a Danish job board where you can find a job.
We also have many job offers in Austria for Danes. We have a Danish job board where you can find a job.

How a company in Austria can send my salary in Denmark?

When working remotely for a corporation in Austria, you salary can be send to Denmark but not the other way around. The reason for this is that the company is not based in Denmark. You are therefore not allowed to send your salary to a Danish company.

If you are a Danish citizen, you can send your salary to a company in Austria and receive it in Denmark.
You can send your salary to a company in Austria and receive it in Denmark.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Denmark for a company in Austria?

If you are working remotely in Denmark for a corporation established in Austria, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is quite simple.

In the following, I will give you a basic overview of the tax system in Denmark.

What is the tax system in Denmark?
The Danish tax system is a combination of a progressive tax system and a flat tax system.
The progressive tax system means that the tax rate is higher for higher income levels.
The flat tax system means that the tax rate is the same for all income levels.
The tax system in Denmark is quite simple and can be explained in three steps:

  1. Income tax
  2. Social security
  3. VAT
    The Danish income tax system is progressive.
    The progressive tax system is based on the tax rate of each income level.
    The tax rate of each income level is calculated by multiplying the tax rate of the lowest income level by the number of income levels.