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Everything you need to enter the Danish market: incorporate, file taxes, stay compliant. We’ll guide you every step of the way.
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benefits
Why choose Commenda for your expansion in Denmark
Choose the right Danish entity for your business
We’ll help you incorporate the most common structure: Danish ApS (Anpartsselskab), ideal for international businesses.
Take the complexity out of Danish compliance
Our team handles registration, ongoing bookkeeping, VAT, reporting, and liaison with authorities.
Stay compliant, automatically
We guide you through Denmark’s corporate governance rules, reporting obligations, and workforce regulations so you can focus on scaling.
entity types
Choose the right business structure for your company
Private ApS
- Owners’ liability is limited to their share capital contribution.
- Minimum share capital requirement is DKK 40,000 (approx. €5,400 in 2025).
- ApS structure is recognized and valued by Danish investors and business partners.
- Simple digital incorporation process with fast turnaround (often 1-2 weeks).
- At least one director must be an EEA-resident.
- Company name must be unique in Denmark and approved by the Danish Business Authority.
- VAT registration is mandatory if annual revenue exceeds DKK 50,000.
- Digital signature (MitID) is required for company registration.
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Head of Services and Operations
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, foreigners can register a company in Denmark. At least one director must be an EEA resident, and you must obtain a Danish digital signature (MitID) or use an approved foreign eID.
The current minimum share capital requirement for a Private Limited Company (ApS) is DKK 40,000 (approx. €5,400 as of 2025). The capital can be paid in cash or, under certain conditions, as non-cash assets.
Company registration is digital and can be completed in as little as a day if all documents and capital are ready. The full process, including bank account opening and additional permit approvals, may take 1–2 weeks.
VAT registration is required if your annual turnover exceeds DKK 50,000. Registration must be filed with the Danish Tax Agency (SKAT), and most new companies apply for VAT registration during the incorporation process.
