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      Individuals with US connections must navigate an extensive and often demanding landscape of compliance obligations, planning decisions, and reporting requirements.

      The complexity increases further when those US links intersect with the distinct – and sometimes conflicting – tax regimes of countries such as Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the United States.

      We work alongside you to manage this complexity, reduce the risk of double taxation, and support coordinated compliance across all relevant jurisdictions.


      Anne-Mette Drucker

      Partner, Global Mobility

      KPMG Acor Tax in Denmark




      What we do

      Our experts advise US citizens abroad and non-US citizens who are moving to, working in, or investing in the US. We help manage tax authorities in both countries, with local support through our global network.

      Coordinated, accurate tax returns are the foundation of any cross‑border tax position. For US citizens, Green Card holders and others with US/Danish connections, separate filings in each country can easily lead to errors, missed reporting and double taxation.

      We prepare and align your US and Danish returns - including foreign information reporting and foreign tax credits - so your filings are consistent and the risk of unnecessary double taxation is reduced.

      Investments and business activities spanning the US and Denmark, including funds and alternative assets, can trigger complex taxation issues, such as PFIC/CFC rules, withholding taxes and differing characterization of income.

      We assess the tax impact of your investments and business interests in both jurisdictions, advise on efficient holding and exit structures, and help secure available treaty relief, enabling better‑informed decisions.

      Moving between the US and Denmark can trigger complex questions regarding tax residence, timing of taxation, social security and the treatment of equity‑based compensation. Decisions taken before, during and after a move can have long‑lasting consequences.

      We analyze your specific move, apply the US–Denmark tax treaty and relevant social security rules, and help you structure your relocation, assignments and remuneration so that you understand the implications and avoid unintended exposures.

      For international clients and entrepreneurs, wealth is often spread across multiple jurisdictions, entities and generations. US tax rules on income and capital can significantly affect how wealth is managed, protected and sustained over time.

      We design and review structures for holding global assets and businesses, evaluate cross-border tax implications, and consider the impact of trusts, foundations and similar vehicles, helping you align financial objectives with robust, compliant tax outcomes.

      Missed filings, late disclosure of foreign assets or unreported income can lead to penalties and additional tax exposure in both the US and Denmark. Addressing these issues proactively is critical to managing risk.

      We review your historic position, quantify potential exposure and guide you through appropriate US and Danish remediation routes, including voluntary disclosure or streamlined options where available, helping you regularize your affairs.

      Non‑US individuals who have US tax filing or reporting obligations often require an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Without an ITIN, it may be difficult or impossible to file US tax returns, claim treaty benefits or recover excess withholding taxes.

      We assess whether you need an ITIN, prepare and compile the required documentation, and assist with the application process. This supports correct withholding and access to applicable treaty relief.




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