Opening a company in Denmark
What you need to take into consideration when establishing a business in Denmark
Denmark stands out as one of the European nations that facilitate a straightforward company formation process. It boasts a well-established infrastructure and an environment conducive to research, development, and innovative business ventures.
The process of setting up a company in Denmark is uncomplicated, involving several key steps. It all commences with selecting the appropriate business structure. Given Denmark’s favorable business environment, many international companies have opted to establish their Nordic headquarters in cities like Copenhagen. There are numerous sectors ripe for investment, including technology, life sciences, maritime industries, as well as design, food production, and renewable energies. TBA provides comprehensive services for both local and foreign investors interested in launching a company in Denmark. Our assistance spans from the initial stages of company formation to offering solutions for dispute resolution and other legal services.
Steps to Set up a Company in Denmark
Here are the main steps to initiate a business:
Choose a Legal Structure
Selecting the right company type is crucial, aligning it with your capital and investor numbers, and ensuring it suits small, medium, or large enterprises. The private limited liability company or ApS is widely used by both local and foreign investors.
Register the Company
Registration with the Danish Business Authority is essential. This straightforward process concludes with the issuance of a central company register number for all dealings with public authorities.
Obtain Permits
Certain business types may necessitate additional permits and licenses.
Register with Tax Authorities
After registering with the business authority, the company should also register with Danish tax authorities (SKAT). Companies requiring VAT registration will undertake a separate registration process.
Hire Employees
The selection of personnel, including specialized or highly skilled staff, depends on the chosen business field. Denmark allows business owners to easily employ foreign workers or transfer existing employees in case of company relocation.
Setting up a business in Denmark is remarkably efficient.
The process takes just six working days, encompassing four simple steps. Entrepreneurs also have the option to acquire a ready-made company (shelf company), a topic on which our team of experts can provide additional information.
What TBA Can Offer
TBA can assist you in understanding the various company types and their corresponding requirements. Foreign companies entering the Danish market can choose to open a branch or a subsidiary. Our lawyers can provide guidance on this specific choice. While a branch offers simplicity in incorporation and general reporting obligations, the foreign company is liable for the branch’s actions, debts, and liabilities when conducting business in Danish cities like Copenhagen.
We offer comprehensive information on the registration requirements for tax purposes, as well as the annual reporting and filing obligations with SKAT. Our tax lawyers in Denmark can provide detailed insights into double taxation treaties concluded between Denmark and other countries.
When launching a business in Denmark, it’s crucial to adhere to the Companies Law and Employment Law, among other relevant regulations. In terms of employment, our Danish lawyers can help investors create employment contracts in compliance with current legislation. We can also provide information about employee insurance, taxes related to staff recruitment, and social security contributions.
TBA delivers effective and personalized corporate services, including assistance with statutory secretarial requirements and ensuring your company complies with legal and administrative mandates in Denmark. We can serve as your central point of contact in Denmark, coordinating communications between auditors, lawyers, authorities, and financial institutions.
Advantages to Incorporate in Denmark
Denmark has garnered popularity among businesspeople seeking the ideal location to establish their companies. This preference is attributed to several benefits associated with starting a business in Denmark.
Denmark offers numerous advantages for business owners who opt to incorporate in the country, such as:
An economical and efficient incorporation process that allows for quick and cost-effective company formation.
A rapid registration procedure that expedites the incorporation process for entrepreneurs establishing businesses in Denmark.
No residency requirement when creating a corporation in Denmark. This flexibility enables CEOs and board members to reside anywhere globally.
Notarized deeds are not mandated for incorporation in Denmark, simplifying the process.
Registration language requirements in Denmark permit certain documents to be written in English, easing incorporation for investors from English-speaking countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Denmark allows company dividends to be distributed on an interim basis, granting offshore company owners increased freedom and flexibility.
Denmark’s company law aligns with EU legislation, making it a highly legitimate jurisdiction for incorporation.
Denmark offers a tax-effective legal framework compared to other jurisdictions, offering significant advantages to corporations.
Denmark serves as a hub for Nordic and European corporate activities, allowing companies to use Danish subsidiaries to expand their presence in other countries in the region.
Services
We offer a range of administrative services, including:
- Business name registration.
- Maintenance of statutory registers and other formal documentation.
- Registered office address and retention of mandatory company files.
- Opening bank accounts.
- Bookkeeping.
- Annual reports.
- Payroll administration.
- Preparation, attendance at, and/or drafting of minutes for annual general meetings, board meetings, and other corporate gatherings.
- Preparation and execution of resolutions.
- Preparation and filing of forms for any changes in your company.
- Management of all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- General corporate and legal assistance.
- Ad hoc tasks.
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