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Labor Laws in Greenland

  • Annual Leave: 5 weeks
  • Maternity Leave: 17 weeks
  • Public Holidays: 13
  • Workweek: 40 hours per week.

Income Tax in Greenland

Income Tax in Greenland is progressive with rates ranging from 36 - 44%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Greenland

There is no VAT in Greenland.

Social Security in Greenland

The pension system in Greenland comprises three different types of pension:

  • Statutory pensions
  • Labor market pensions
  • Individual pensions

Statutory pensions are pensions regulated by the public authorities, such as retirement pensions and invalidity pensions.

There are no Greenlandic social security contributions for individuals (only for employers). The rate applicable to employers is 0.9 % on the payroll.

Work Visas Greenland

Residence and Work Permit:This permit is required for foreigners who have been offered employment in Greenland and need to stay for more than three months. The application process involves submitting a job offer and employment contract to the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), which will assess the application based on approval from the Government of Greenland (Naalakkersuisut).

Healthcare Permit:This permit is specifically designed for foreign healthcare personnel who wish to work in Greenland. It enables easier access to residence and work permits for those who are offered employment in the Greenlandic healthcare system and have a position covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Fast Track Permit:This permit is a streamlined process for foreigners who are citizens of countries that do not require a visa to enter Denmark. It allows them to apply for a residence and work permit in Greenland without needing to apply for a visa first.

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