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Denmark

Advantages of Registering a Company in Denmark

1. It ranks high in the ease of doing business index and is home to one of the world’s five most business-friendly cities.

2. Low operational costs and favourable corporate tax rates.

3. Well-developed service and tourism industries.

4. English is widely used for business, minimizing communication barriers.

5. Foreign investors are allowed 100% ownership of companies.

6. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

REQUIREMENTS

COMPANY TYPE

MATERIALS

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Name

Details

Company Name

Suffix with ApS (the abbreviation for Anpartsselskab, Danish private limited liability company).

Shareholders and Directors

A minimum of one director and one shareholder is required, who can be individuals of any nationality or corporate entities.

Registered Capital

The minimum registered capital is 20,000 Danish kroner, which must be fully paid and verified. Our firm can assist with capital verification procedures.

Registered Address

A local registered address is mandatory.

Business Scope

There are generally few restrictions in principle; special approval is required for regulated sectors such as finance and banking.

Open a corporate bank account

You are required to attend in person to open an account at a physical Danish bank branch. No in-person visit is needed for online banking accounts, which feature simpler procedures and a shorter processing timeline.

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Name

Details

Sole proprietorship（Enkeltmandsvirksomhed）

It is suitable for small businesses owned and operated by a single individual.

Private Limited Liability Company（Anpartsselskab, ApS）

The minimum registered capital is 20,000 Danish kroner and must be fully deposited for capital verification. This corporate structure grants shareholders limited liability.

Public Limited Company（Aktieselskab, A/S）

A minimum share capital of 400,000 Danish kroner is required. This entity type is generally chosen by large enterprises and offers limited liability for its owners.

Branch Office

It serves as an extension of the foreign parent company, which bears full liability for all obligations of the branch.

Representative Office

Foreign companies may conduct market research and promotional activities via this structure, yet direct commercial operations are prohibited.

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Name

Details

Individual Shareholder

1) Identity documents of individual shareholders (scanned copies of both sides of ID card and passport);

2) Address proof of individual shareholders (utility bills or bank statements issued within the past three months);

3) Identity documents of the Danish company’s director (scanned copies of both sides of ID card and passport) together with director’s address proof (utility bills or bank statements issued within the past three months).

Corporate Shareholder

1) Documents including company registration certificate, Articles of Association and register of shareholders;

2) Identity documents of the legal representative of the company (scanned copies of both sides of ID card and passport) and their address proof (utility bills or bank statements issued within the past three months);

3) Complete shareholding structure chart (to be signed by the director of the Danish company);

4) Identity documents of ultimate beneficial owners (scanned copies of both sides of ID card and passport) and their address proof (utility bills or bank statements issued within the past three months).

Notes

All documents must be accompanied by English translations and undergo notarization and apostille certification.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

1

Prepare registration documents

Collection of information and documents related to company registration
2

Company name availability check

Select a unique company name compliant with Danish naming rules, and verify its availability via the Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen).
3

Sign the documents

Once the name is approved, documents will be sent for signature, and the signed versions shall be returned via email.
4

Capital injection transfer

Deposit the capital into the account of a Danish lawyer.
5

Submit the registration application

The lawyer will submit the documents to the Danish Business Authority within 24 hours upon receipt of the capital.
6

Hand over the approval documents and company registration certificate

The company will be officially established and a CVR number will be issued.
7

Open a corporate bank account

Open a corporate bank account, after which the lawyer will transfer the registered capital to this newly opened account.
8

Tax registration

After obtaining the CVR number, complete tax registration with the tax authorities. VAT registration is mandatory if the projected annual turnover exceeds a certain threshold (e.g., 50,000 Danish kroner).
9

Other permits and formalities

Specific permits or licenses may be required depending on the nature of business activities.
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Registration processing time

The issuance of a Danish company registration certificate is relatively fast, taking approximately one to two weeks.
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Post-registration documents

1) Company Registration Certificate;

2) Articles of Association;

3) Register of Shareholders' Meeting Minutes;

4) Corporate seal and embossing stamp.