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The Deferred Salary Agreement is utilized when an employer and employee in Denmark wish to establish a formal arrangement for postponing the payment of a portion of the employee's compensation to a future date. This arrangement is commonly implemented for senior executives, as part of retention strategies, or for tax planning purposes. The document must comply with Danish employment law, including the Danish Contracts Act, Salaried Employees Act, and relevant tax legislation. It typically includes detailed provisions about deferral amounts, investment options, payment triggers, and tax implications. The agreement is particularly relevant in scenarios involving long-term incentive plans, retirement planning, or when companies wish to align employee interests with long-term business objectives.
