1. Getting the CPR number
No, CPR doesn’t stand for cardiopulmonary resuscitation…not in Denmark at least.
The CPR, personal registration number or Det Centrale Person register, is a unique number
assigned to all residents in Denmark, serving as a link between the residents and the Danish
government
The CPR number consists of 10 digits, the first 6 being your birthday info, while the last 4
digits are unique to all residents. The very last digit indicates whether you are male or
female. An odd number is attributed to males and an even number to females.
Note, that you should have a residence address to apply for a CPR number(finding housing is the
key).
Once you have your CPR number issued, you can start setting up a bank account, receiving
salary, paying taxes, Doctor consultations, starting Danish lessons, etc.
You can contact your local municipality’s Citizen Service center or one of the four
International Citizen Service centers (Address & Opening hours Information:
https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk/housing-and-moving/ics-international-citizen-service)
Documents Needed to get a CPR Number
- our work and residence permit (if citizen outside the EU/EEA, the Nordic region
- or Switzerland)
- Assignment/employment contract – Passport or personal ID
- Proof of your address in Denmark (e.g., rental contract)
- If applicable, documentation for changes of name (marriage/divorce certificate,
- etc.)
- If applicable, birth certificates for your children
- If applicable, a marriage certificate.
2. Opening a Bank Account
- To open a bank account, you just need to contact a bank of your own choice.
- When choosing the bank that’s right for you, it’s important to keep a careful eye on fees.
- Some banks may request an opening deposit, but most don’t charge a fee to set up an account. However, there are likely to be some costs hiding in the fine print, including:
- Monthly Service fees, Withdrawal fees, and Currency Transfer fees.
Anyone over the age of 18 with a residence permit can open a bank account in Denmark—expats included. The process shouldn’t be overly complicated, but you’ll need to verify the requirements for each individual Bank. You’ll most likely need the following documents to open a standard Danish bank account:
- Photo ID:This can be a passport or a national ID card.
- CPR number (CPR-number or person number)—A unique ten-digit personal identification number for all people living in Denmark.
- Proof of address in Denmark—Rental contract, or your health insurance card as proof of address.
- Proof of employment: You will be asked to present your work contract
Those living in Denmark who are over 18 must have a NemID/MitID(MitID is replacing
NemID) and NemKonto (Easy Account). A NemKonto is your designated bank account for
receiving payments from public authorities directly, such as tax refunds, pensions, child
benefit etc. All banks will be familiar with the concept, but you should let them know that
you’d like to assign your account as a NemKonto when opening your Danish bank account.
3. Danish Language Course
As a foreigner in Denmark, you and your partner have free access to Danish courses for up
to three years. Courses are offered by municipal or private language schools and other
education centers.
You can apply for Danish lessons as soon as you hold your Danish civil registration number
(CPR number) and have registered with your Danish address at the municipality of
residence.
The Danish language courses are divided into three courses that are designed to match the
participant’s level of education.
Danish Course 1 for students who have no or a poor educational background
Danish Course 2 is for students who have a short educational background
Danish Course 3 for students who have a lower or upper secondary or higher educational
background.
The three Danish language courses are divided into six modules and can be completed with
a Danish language exam.
List of Danish schools can be found
4. Applying for a Tax card
It is important to apply for a tax card when you start working in order for your employer to
know how much tax to deduct from your salary.
You can apply for a tax card by completing form Form no. 04.063 or applying digitally Online
Tax card application
Documents Needed to get a tax card
1. Form no. 04.063
2. ID with photo (such as a passport or ID card)
3. Marriage certificate (if applicable)
4. Work Permit/Visa if you are a citizen from outside the EU, Switzerland or the Nordic
countries.
5. Employment contract (signed by you and your employer)
When you have completed the form and attached or enclosed the documents required, you
will receive a preliminary income assessment (forskudsopgørelse) within two weeks.
In your preliminary income assessment, you can see your withholding rate, your monthly
tax-free allowances and deductions, and what SKAT expects your income and allowances,
and deductions will be. The tax card (primary tax card, secondary tax card or tax exemption
card) is a part of your preliminary income assessment. Your employer will receive your tax
card directly from SKAT. You cannot hand in your tax card yourself.
5. Childcare & Schooling Options
Please refer to https://imadgroup.dk/elementor-4849/
Information Sources
www.skat.dk
www.lifeindenmark.dk
https://ihcph.kk.dk