Working time
40 hoursA regular working week is commonly 40 hours. Shifts, travel and field work should be documented separately.
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT, PAYROLL & HR SUPPORT
Employer of Record in Greenland:
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Hiring in Greenland
Greenland employment facts
Working hours, holiday, employee tax, employer contributions, payroll reporting and work-authorization requirements at a glance.
Holiday
5 weeksEmployees are generally entitled to five weeks of holiday. Pay treatment depends on the employment setup.
Employer contribution
1.9% AMAThe 2026 rate is 1.9% for private and public employers. Confirm the payroll base and applicable tax-year rate.
Employee income tax
Tax-card basedA-tax is withheld using the employee’s tax card. There is no single rate that is accurate for every employee.
Employer reporting
Due by the 10thMonthly Sulinal reporting is generally due by the 10th of the following month, or the next working day.
Work authorization
Non-Nordic reviewGreenland is outside EU free movement. Non-Nordic candidates generally need a Greenland work-authorization review.
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We manage employment in Greenland.
NNRoad’s Greenland Employer of Record service handles local employment, payroll, A-tax, AMA, Sulinal reporting and ongoing HR administration—without requiring you to establish a local entity.
Review my Greenland hiring caseEmploy and onboard locally
Prepare local employment terms and coordinate the documents needed for a compliant start.
Run Greenland payroll
Process salary, payslips, A-tax, AMA and applicable taxable benefits.
Manage reporting and records
Coordinate Sulinal reporting and maintain essential payroll and employment records.
Support the employee lifecycle
Administer leave, employment changes, employee questions and offboarding.
What to Consider
Plan an employment offer in Greenland
Review compensation, payroll, work authorization, employment terms and practical setup before making an offer.
Compensation Salary and total employment cost
Greenland does not have one useful universal salary figure for international employers. Compensation should reflect the role, experience, sector, location and practical working conditions.
Budget beyond salary
Include AMA, pension treatment, holiday, EOR fees and any housing, travel, equipment or field-work support.
Housing considerations
Housing availability can affect recruitment, onboarding and the overall compensation package.
Remote projects
Work outside established towns may require additional tax, travel, safety and operating-cost planning.
Estimate the cost of your Greenland hire
Start with the salary, location, candidate status and planned benefits.
Payroll A-tax, AMA and Sulinal reporting
Greenland payroll depends on the employee’s tax card, taxable compensation and timely employer reporting.
A-tax withholding
Employee tax is withheld using the applicable tax card and individual deductions.
AMA contribution
Employers should confirm the applicable rate and payroll base for the relevant tax year.
Taxable benefits
Housing, phone, internet, vehicles and other benefits may need to be included in payroll reporting.
Sulinal reporting
Monthly employer information is generally due by the 10th of the following month.
Authorization Residence and work-permit planning
Greenland is a separate work-permit area, and EU free movement does not automatically apply.
Nordic citizens
Nordic citizens can generally live and work in Greenland without a work permit.
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens
A Greenland-specific residence and work-authorization review is generally required.
Other nationalities
Permit requirements should be reviewed before confirming the employment start date.
Role and worksite
Authorization may be connected to the employer, position and normal work location.
Employment terms Working time, holiday and pension
The employment agreement should reflect the actual working pattern and any role-specific or collective requirements.
Working time
A regular working week is commonly 40 hours, subject to the role and applicable employment terms.
Overtime and rotations
Document overtime, shift work, travel time and rotation schedules where relevant.
Holiday
Employees are generally entitled to five weeks of holiday, with pay treatment determined by the employment setup.
Pension
Review obligatory pension requirements and scheme eligibility before finalizing the offer.
Practical setup Location, housing and field work
Greenland’s geography can materially affect recruitment costs, onboarding and the employee experience.
Housing
Confirm whether the employer or employee will arrange and pay for accommodation.
Travel and transport
Define responsibility for relocation, work travel and local transportation.
Equipment and connectivity
Document the equipment, internet access and expense support required for the role.
Field-work conditions
Address safety, emergency procedures, rotations and the normal worksite before employment begins.
Reviewed for 2026. Sources include the Greenland Tax Agency and SIRI .
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GUIDES & RESOURCES
Greenland hiring and payroll resources
Employment Insights
Greenland Employment Contract
See what to include in a Greenland employment contract, from salary to working hours, pension, etc.
Payroll Guide
Greenland Payroll: A-Tax, AMA and Sulinal
Learn how employers manage tax cards, A-tax withholding, AMA contributions and payroll reporting through Sulinal system.
Cost Calculator
Greenland Cost Calculator
Have a salary in mind? Get an indicative estimate of the costs involved in workers in Greenland.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Greenland EOR FAQs
Does Greenland follow Denmark’s employment and payroll system?
No. Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark but has its own tax, employer-reporting and work-authorization framework. A Danish payroll or residence setup should not be assumed to apply automatically.
Is a Danish work permit valid in Greenland?
No. Greenland and Denmark are separate immigration areas. A Danish residence or work permit does not automatically authorize someone to live or work in Greenland, so the candidate’s Greenland-specific status must be checked. See SIRI’s official guidance.
Who needs a residence and work permit in Greenland?
Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden can generally live and work in Greenland without a permit. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens are not covered by EU free-movement rules in Greenland and generally follow the same work-permit process as other non-Nordic nationals. Certain exemptions may apply.
What does monthly Sulinal reporting include?
Reporting can include wages, pensions, taxable benefits, A-tax and AMA. Reports are generally due by the 10th of the following month. If the 10th falls on a weekend or public holiday, the deadline moves to the next working day.
What does NNRoad need to review a Greenland hiring case?
It helps to provide the position and duties, work location, candidate nationality or immigration status, proposed salary and benefits, intended start date, and any housing or travel arrangements. NNRoad can then review the likely EOR, payroll and work-authorization requirements.