Managing international contractors can quickly become complex due to varying regulations, taxes, and administrative requirements. This complexity increases significantly in Scandinavia, where compliance standards are high, and enforcement is strict.
An Umbrella company, such as Northern Partners, provides a straightforward solution by taking full responsibility for contractor employment management. This includes payroll administration, accurate tax payments, holiday pay calculations, pensions, insurance obligations, and ensuring compliance with local employment laws.
By outsourcing contractor management to Northern Partners, your agency benefits from a seamless and compliant solution across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. We offer trusted Umbrella company services for consultants needing support under EOR Denmark, EOR Sweden, EOR Norway, and EOR Finland frameworks.
You can then focus entirely on your primary business goal—sourcing and placing top talent—while maintaining confidence that all administrative tasks are handled professionally and compliantly.
What is an Umbrella Company?
An Umbrella Company is a service provider that employs contractors on behalf of recruitment agencies or end clients. The Umbrella Company manages all payroll, taxes, pensions, and administrative compliance, enabling easy and compliant hiring of contractors across different countries.
Denmark is known for its strict employment regulations and high standards for tax reporting. At Northern Partners, we act as your local Umbrella Company in Denmark—formally employing your consultants and handling everything from SKAT registration and income tax to holiday allowance and labour market contributions (ATP). Our team ensures each contractor is fully integrated into the Danish system while relieving you of the administrative load.
Placing contractors in Sweden means dealing with a unique mix of statutory benefits, employer contributions, and regulatory expectations. As an Umbrella Company, Northern Partners becomes the legal employer on your behalf, ensuring all aspects—from pension contributions under SAF-LO or ITP to sick pay and insurance—are correctly managed. With us, your consultants receive compliant, Swedish-standard employment—without the hassle for your agency.
Norwegian contractor management often surprises foreign agencies with strict compliance requirements and monthly reporting duties. Northern Partners steps in as your Umbrella Company in Norway, taking over all employment administration: we handle employment agreements, tax deductions (skattekort), NAV enrolment, and required A-meldings. We help you operate confidently within Norway’s legal framework—while delivering a smooth employment experience for your consultants.
Contracting in Finland requires more than just local tax registration—it involves navigating complex systems like YEL for self-employed pensions, TyEL for earnings-based pensions, and national benefits through KELA. As your Umbrella Company in Finland, Northern Partners handles the full employment lifecycle for your consultants: we register income tax details, ensure all social contributions are paid, and manage day-to-day payroll. Whether your consultants work remotely or on-site, we act as the formal employer, ensuring smooth operations and strict local compliance.