Employment
Foreign consultants working as independent freelancers on temporary assignments have to be managed in a compliant manner
If a foreign consultant is working in the Nordics, it is most likely the local company’s responsibility to secure a correct handling of the income tax, social security contributions, work permit etc. according to local legislation.
With GTS Nordic as a trusted partner, we can advice on various compliant set-ups tailored to the needs of your company.
How can GTS Nordic assist you?
Our services
GTS Nordic Employed Solution
Employment in 8 simple steps
Step 1
You (or an agency) find the prospective Consultant for the assignment.
Step 2
You and the consultant negotiate salary, set a start date, and agree on the scope of the assignment.
Step 3
You and GTS Nordic enter into a service agreement, which mirrors the terms agreed to by the Consultant.
Step 4
GTS Nordic and the Consultant enter into an employment contract.
Step 5
The Consultant turns in timesheets - approved by you - to GTS Nordic.
Step 6
GTS Nordic invoices you based on approved timesheet in accordance with the terms of the service agreement.
Step 7
You pay GTS Nordic.
Step 8
GTS Nordic pays the Consultant, then reports and settles taxes and social contributions.
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GTS Nordic 3rd party solution
Easy employment in 6 steps
Step 1
You (or an agency) find the prospective Employee for the assignment.
Step 2
You and the employee negotiate salary, set a start date, agree on the scope of the assignment and enter an employment contract.
Step 3
GTS Nordic facilitates the complete on-boarding process including submitting application(s) for work and residence permit on behalf of you and the Consultant to all relevant Immigration Authorities.
Step 4
During the application process, GTS Nordic will monitor the overall progress of the immigration process in order to minimise any bureaucratic delays / obstacles. You will at all times be updated on the current status.
Step 5
After arrival, we assist with all mandatory in-country registration such as tax card, Social Security number, bank account etc.
Step 6
If the employee wish to bring his/her family, we can also assist with all the practicalities of the overall relocation process.
Questions about the GTS Nordic 3rd party solution?
Immigration
For all non-EU passport holders, it is required to obtain a valid work permit when contracting and working in the Nordics.
As a part of our payroll and management services, we can sponsor work and residence permits as well as Business Visas for non-EU passport holders.
Working in the Nordics without a valid work permit can lead to substantial penalties and fines for your company as well as deportation for the consultant. GTS Nordic will be your guarantee for a professional and compliant handling of foreign consultants.
Your local partner
We are pleased to assist in every aspect of the immigration process including:
Need assistance with immigration?
Relocation
Our expert team tailor to the needs of each individual consultant at each stage of their relocation – prior to arrival, during the assignment and once it is time to leave again.
GTS Nordic is a premium service company catering to the needs of all foreign consultants who are to work in the Nordics enabling our team to assist Scandinavian and International Companies with any mobility assignment.
We are privileged to work with global partners to ensure that the consultants arrive in their new settings with ease. We inform and guide them in every step of the process to ensure all mandatory registration is fulfilled.
Relocate easily
GTS Nordic can assist in every aspect of the relocation including:
Payroll
At GTS Nordic, we arrange for all statutory reporting to local authorities, such so that you have one less thing to worry about.
Our team of specialists provide a high level of service and ensure dedication and focus on your unique needs. We are able to provide and facilitate payroll in accordance to local legislation – tailored to your preferred set-up, mix of employees and requirements.
We ensure to keep you well informed on legislative changes to ensure on full compliance with local law and legislation.
Our payroll consultants and accountants have focus on your data being processed timely and correctly in order to secure an on-time payment of salaries and correct reporting/settlement towards the different authorities in accordance with the strict GDPR rules.
What we offer
“..We do not offer a “one-fits-all” solution as we know that every person operating in the Nordics have different needs at different times. …”
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Payroll FAQ
Is there a minimum amount of employees?
No, we are able to handle one single person or 250 persons - and the recommend set-up might change in accordance with how your business develops in Denmark.
What tax schemes can GTS facilitate?
We are able to handle all the different tax schemes such as the Normal Progressive Income Tax, The §48e - Expat Taxation Scheme, HydroCarbon Taxation and the International Hired-out of Labour Tax.
When do you run the monthly payroll?
Your payroll is processed once a month and typically the net payment is made available for the employee(s) at the last working day of the month.
Do you have fixed costs?
The payroll fee depends on the actual services required, the complexity and the number of persons to be pay-rolled.
What are the social contribution rates?
In Denmark, basically all the social security costs are included in the employees income tax. The employer costs is therefore approx. 80 € / month / person.
The social contribution taxes in Norway are divided in two parts; one for the employer and one for the employee. The employer pays 14,1% of the gross salaries, and the employee pays 8,2%.
The social contribution in Sweden is paid by the employer and is 31,42% based on the gross salary for normal income taxation. For SINK taxation it is 19,86%.