Many companies today have a need to recruit employees from abroad. However, the employment of foreign labour involves a number of specific legal obligations, which require proper preparation, documentation, and ongoing compliance with the rules. Failure to comply may result in significant sanctions for the company.
We advise companies on all aspects of employing foreign labour and ensure that the process is structured correctly from the outset. Our advice covers both the employment of employees from the EU/EEA and from third countries, taking into account the specific requirements applicable under the different schemes.
We assist, among other things, with
Assessing whether a residence and work permit is required for the individual employee
Advising on relevant schemes and the conditions for employment
Preparing and submitting applications to the relevant authorities
Handling extensions, changes, and termination of residence and work permits
Advising on salary and employment terms, including requirements for compliance with Danish rules
Handling any inspection visits by the authorities
Handling fine cases concerning the use of illegal labour
Assessing the employee’s possible eligibility for a more favourable tax scheme, including, for example, the researcher tax scheme
Through our extensive experience in advising on the employment of foreign labour, we have built up in-depth knowledge of both the authority processes and the practical requirements associated with applications for residence and work permits.
As part of our advice, we also handle the application process itself. This means that we submit the application on behalf of both the company and the employee and manage the ongoing dialogue with the relevant authorities.
Our in-depth knowledge of the procedures and requirements involved in the case handling contributes to a smooth process and reduces the risk of delays or errors.