Servicefradrag in Copenhagen — Tax Deduction on Home Services
What is servicefradrag?
Many of our home services qualify for servicefradrag — the Danish tax deduction for household services. In practice you can get back about 26% of the labour cost on your annual tax return (årsopgørelse). You do not need to own your home — renters can use it too.
The essentials (2026)
- ✓ Deduction up to 18,300 DKK per person in the household (over 18).
- ✓ Only the labour counts — not materials or transport.
- ✓ Renters, owners and andelshavere can all claim it.
- ✓ Your private home, or a summer house you own.
- ✓ Payment must be digital (card / MobilePay), never cash.
- ✓ Report the labour amount excluding VAT — SKAT adds the VAT itself.
- ✓ Work done in 2026 must be paid by 28 February 2027.
Which of our services qualify?
Yes (for private homes): basic cleaning, deep cleaning, move-in/out cleaning, window cleaning, balcony cleaning, and carpet, sofa & mattress cleaning carried out in the home.
Not eligible: painting, handyman/assembly, countertop sanding, our 100 DKK transport fee, and all commercial, office and Airbnb cleaning.
How to get the deduction
Pay digitally, keep your invoice, and enter the labour amount under "Håndværker- og servicefradrag" on your årsopgørelse at skat.dk. Servicefradrag goes in field 461.
Two details people often get wrong: enter the labour excluding VAT, because SKAT adds the 25% itself, and leave out the transport fee. Every adult in the household has their own allowance, so a couple can claim separately.
Frequently asked questions
I rent my apartment — can I still claim it?
Yes. Unlike the håndværkerfradrag, the servicefradrag is open to renters as well as owners and andelshavere. What matters is that you live in the home and pay for the work yourself. This is worth knowing if you are an expat renting in Copenhagen — many people assume it does not apply to them.
How much money do I actually get back?
About 26% of the labour cost (the exact value depends on your municipality and income). Materials and the transport fee don't count.
Can my spouse and I both use the deduction?
Yes. Each adult in the household has their own allowance — up to 18,300 DKK per person in 2026 (about 36,600 DKK for a couple, worth roughly 9,500 DKK back in tax).
Do I enter the amount with or without VAT?
Without VAT. Enter only the labour cost excluding the 25% moms — SKAT adds the VAT itself when calculating your deduction. Our invoices show the labour separately so you can see which figure to use.
When is the deadline?
Work carried out in 2026 must be paid by 28 February 2027 to count for the 2026 tax year. It is the payment date, not the date of the work, that decides which year the deduction belongs to.
Does it cover my summer house?
Yes, if you own the fritidsbolig and pay property value tax on it. It does not apply if the summer house has been rented out. Note that you have one allowance in total, shared between your home and your summer house — not one per property.
If I rent out my home on Airbnb, can I deduct the cleaning?
No. Renting out (Airbnb or short-stay) is a business/rental activity, so turnover cleaning does not qualify for servicefradrag. The deduction only covers cleaning of the private home you live in.
Is office or company cleaning deductible?
No. Servicefradrag is only for private homes. Business, office and commercial cleaning are not eligible.
Official sources
- SKAT — Servicefradrag (official)
- SKAT — Legal guidance C.A.4.3.6 Servicefradrag
- Borger.dk — Håndværker- og servicefradrag
This page is general information, not binding tax advice. Your exact deduction depends on your personal situation — check skat.dk or ask your accountant. Rules and limits may change; the 2026 limit is 18,300 DKK per person.
