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Denmark consistently ranks among the easiest places in the world to do business. Digital incorporation via virk.dk in 1-3 days, a 22% corporate tax rate, and no residency requirement for directors make it one of Europe's most accessible entry points.

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Why Denmark

Why Denmark for your next entity

Denmark's stable legal framework, transparent regulatory environment, and digital-first government infrastructure make it one of the fastest and most predictable places to establish a European entity. The ApS (private limited company) can be registered through the virk.dk portal in 1-3 business days with DKK 40,000 in share capital. The 22% corporate tax rate is in line with EU averages, and Denmark's strong IP protection and participation exemption rules make it a solid holding company jurisdiction. For shipping businesses, the tonnage tax regime provides significant tax certainty. There are no local director requirements and no capital controls on repatriation of profits.

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  • 22%Corporate tax rateDenmark's standard corporate income tax rate on taxable profits
  • DKK 40KMinimum share capital (ApS)Required to form a Danish Anpartsselskab private limited company
  • 1-3 daysDigital incorporation timelineApS registration via virk.dk is among the fastest in the EU
  • #1EU ease of doing business (World Bank)Denmark has historically ranked top in Europe for business environment quality

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ApS (Anpartsselskab / Private Limited Company)

Denmark's private limited company is the standard vehicle for foreign market entry. It provides full limited liability, can be registered digitally in 1-3 days via virk.dk, and has no residency requirements for directors or shareholders.

Benefits

  • DKK 40,000 minimum share capital (approximately €5,400)
  • Digital registration via virk.dk in 1-3 business days
  • No Danish resident director or shareholder required
  • 22% corporate tax rate with participation exemption for qualifying holdings
  • Strong IP protection framework and access to EU single market
  • Single-member structure permitted for wholly owned subsidiaries

Key considerations

  • DKK 40,000 share capital must be paid before registration
  • Annual report must be filed with the Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen)
  • 25% VAT (moms) registration required for trading entities
  • At least one director required; larger companies may require a supervisory board
  • Companies above size thresholds require a statutory auditor

How it works

From kickoff to open for business in Denmark

Incorporating in a new country means unfamiliar filings, local requirements, and moving parts across multiple vendors.
We handle all of it so you don't have to.

  1. Day 1

    Onboarding

    Your details submitted once. Entity name checked, documents collected, filings kicked off. No back-and-forth.

  2. Days 1–3

    Entity confirmed

    Incorporation done. Formation documents, company number, and registered address live in your Commenda dashboard.

  3. Week 1–2

    Tax setup

    Tax registrations filed, banking guidance underway. Compliance calendar set for your jurisdiction.

  4. Week 2

    Open for business

    You're operational in a new market. Without a single trip to a government office.

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    Set up your entity and keep it in good standing. Filings, records, and renewals tracked in one place.

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    Every tax deadline on one calendar. Corporate returns and statutory filings handled without the back-and-forth.

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    Handle VAT, GST, and sales tax in every country you operate in, and manage it all in one place.

Denmark resources

Everything you need for your Denmark operations

Detailed guides on tax, compliance, and business structure in Denmark.

FAQ

Common questions

The things finance and legal leads ask before they start their Denmark entity.
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An ApS can be registered in 1-3 business days through the virk.dk digital portal. This is one of the fastest incorporation timelines in the EU. Documents must be prepared in advance and the share capital must be ready for deposit. Commenda manages the document preparation and virk.dk submission to ensure the process runs without delays.

No. Denmark imposes no residency or nationality requirement on directors or shareholders of an ApS. Any individual, regardless of nationality or country of residence, can serve as a director. The director's information is registered with the Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen) via virk.dk.

DKK 40,000 (approximately €5,400 at current rates). The full amount must be paid up before registration is completed. For an A/S (public limited company), the minimum is DKK 400,000. The share capital can be denominated in a foreign currency with approval from the Danish Business Authority.

Yes. Denmark's participation exemption (datterselskabsindkomst) exempts qualifying dividends and capital gains from Danish corporate tax. To qualify, the Danish company must hold at least 10% of the share capital of the subsidiary. The exemption applies to both Danish and EU/EEA subsidiaries and to subsidiaries in countries with which Denmark has a tax treaty. This makes Denmark an efficient holding company location within the EU.

Denmark offers an optional tonnage tax regime for qualifying shipping companies. Instead of standard corporate income tax on net profit, participating companies pay a fixed tax based on the net tonnage of their fleet. The regime provides long-term tax certainty for shipping operators and has made Denmark one of Europe's preferred domiciles for international shipping businesses and holding structures.

Danish ApS entities must file an annual report with the Danish Business Authority within 5 months of the fiscal year end (the deadline varies by company class). Corporate income tax returns are filed annually, with preliminary tax paid in two installments during the year. VAT (moms) returns are typically filed quarterly, though monthly filing applies to larger companies. Companies with employees file monthly payroll tax declarations. Companies above size thresholds must appoint a statutory auditor.

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