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Greenland
North America
Lucky Nomads World Index
63.28 / 100
Global rank
#131
Corporate tax
25%
Personal tax
44%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index5.7 / 10
- Affordability Index4.0 / 10
- Entry Ease Index5.9 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index4.3 / 10
- WiFi Index7.1 / 10
- Admin Ease Index8.4 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.4 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.6 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index3.2 / 10
- Banking Index8.2 / 10
- GeoStability Index8.6 / 10
- Justice & Order Index8.8 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.5 / 10
- Open Society Index8.6 / 10
- Flight Index2.3 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index9.3 / 10
- English Index6.8 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index8.7 / 10
- AI Access Index6.3 / 10
- Economic Openness Index7.9 / 10
- Market Depth Index3.8 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.9 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Nuuk
- Population (approx.)
- 56,524
- Area (km²)
- 2,166,086 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- DKK
- Currency name
- Danish krone
- Main airport IATA code
- GOH
- Airport name
- Nuuk International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $2,930/month
- Main languages
- Greenlandic
- Jurisdiction type
- Territory
- Region
- North America
- Web TLD
- .gl
- Phone calling code
- +299
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 25%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 44%Very highWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Resident companies taxed on worldwide income except foreign real estate income, which is exempt. Non-resident companies taxed on Greenland-sourced PE profits, plus oil, gas and mineral exploration or exploitation profits regardless of PE. DTT relief available only with Denmark, Faroe Islands, Iceland and Norway.
Flat 25 percent corporate income tax since 1 January 2020 (effective 26.5 percent for non-prepaid liabilities under a 6 percent on-account surcharge introduced in 2022). Mining and oil licence holders are exempt from the surcharge per current practice, with combined corporate plus dividend tax capping at 36 percent for mining companies under a deductible-dividend mechanism.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Full residents (over 6 months physical presence or domiciled) taxed on worldwide income. Limited tax liability applies from day one if the residency conditions fail, restricted to Greenland-source income. No capital gains, wealth, inheritance or VAT taxes.
Flat-rate by municipality combining a national 10 percent layer, municipal rate of 26 to 28 percent, and where applicable a 6 percent joint municipal levy. Top combined rate 44 percent in Kujalleq, 42 percent in Sermersooq. Personal allowance . A specific 35 percent flat gross tax applies to foreign workers in oil, gas, mining or remote major construction subject to a 6-month prior non-residency test.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Chapter 3b Voluntary Tax Exemption (Licensed Natural Resources Companies)
AvailableVoluntary corporate tax regime under Chapter 3b of the Greenland Corporate Tax Act allowing Greenland-resident companies whose revenue is at least…
Mining Licence Holder Regime (Mineral Resources Act)
AvailableSector-specific corporate tax regime for holders of mineral exploration and exploitation licences under the Mineral Resources Act (Råstofloven),…
For individuals
Gross Tax Scheme (35 percent flat tax)
AvailableMandatory final flat tax of 35 percent on gross employment income (no deductions, no allowances) applicable to foreign workers carrying out work in…
You either qualify for Greenland's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Greenland lists several residency and mobility routes across work (employer sponsored), family and dependant routes, and student and graduate routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
4 programmes listed · 4 are marked available in our editorial review
Work (employer sponsored)
2 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Large-Scale Project Construction Phase Residence and Work Permit
- Available
Residence and Work Permit (Standard)
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Family Reunification (Spouse and Minor Children)
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Higher Education Residence Permit
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Greenland.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Environmental Quality Index9.3 / 10Exceptional environmental quality index
- Justice & Order Index8.8 / 10Very strong justice & order index
- Wealth Protection Index8.7 / 10Very strong wealth protection index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index2.3 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index3.2 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
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