Buying a home in Denmark when you live abroad

Generally, you are subject to limited tax liability if you live outside Denmark and buy a home in Denmark that you live in when you are on holidays or similar.

In order to be subject to limited tax liability you may stay in Denmark for a maximim of three months at a time and no more that 180 within a year. If you are in the country for periods longer than that, you will be subject to full tax liability.

When you live outside Denmark and buy a home in Denmark, you have to pay attention to the following:

• You will have to pay property value tax and land tax (property tax) on your Danish home.
• If you rent out your home for part of the year, you will be taxed on the profit according to the ordinary rules.
• If you do not have a personal tax number when you are about to buy a home in Denmark, you should request one via form 04.063_AP_EN.