The government published its Growth Plan for 2014 which aims at firming the competitive position of Denmark. Following tax measures are includes:

  • To create and run an easier business in Denmark by reducing the administrative burden;
  • Modifying the tonnage tax regime by including more ship types within its scope;
  • Reducing the monthly minimum salary requirement for qualifying for the Danish expatriate regime to DKK 60,600 which is currently DKK 70,600;
  • Familiarizing a new deduction of a maximum of DKK 650,000 for individuals investing in small companies; and adjusting the dividend taxation rules in respect of dividends received from unlisted portfolio shares.