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How to set up a business in Denmark

Get an introduction on how to set up a business in Denmark. You will also find information on where you can get help and personal guidance.

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Denmark is one of the easiest countries in the world to start a business in. However, it is important that your company fulfill certain requirements and that it is registered correctly.

Here, you will get a brief introduction on how you set up and register a business in Denmark.

Residence requirements, before you start

Ukrainian citizens need to fulfill certain residence requirements before they can set up a business in Denmark. For example, it is a requirement to obtain a residence permit and a civil registration number - also known as a CPR-number.

You can find information on how to obtain a residence permit at the website newtodenmark.dk.

Get information about how to obtain a residence permit in Denmark

If you need help with getting a CPR-number or if you have other related questions, e.g. how to get a bank account or how to pay taxes, you can find the information at the website, JobguideUkraine.dk

Learn more about how you get a CPR-number, bank account, etc.

Step-by-step guide to set up a business

When you are ready to set up your business, it is important that you do it correctly and in accordance with the Danish law.

At businessindenmark.dk, you can use a step-by-step guide in English that takes you through the process of setting up a business.

Use the guide to set up a business at businessindenmark.dk

The first step of setting up your business is deciding what kind of company type, you want to register. Ukrainian citizens with a permanent address in Denmark can register various company types.

Company type - how and what to register
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In Denmark, you can register a variety of company and association types.
Each type of company or association comes with a specific set of legal obligations that you need to comply with.
Two of the most common company types in Denmark are sole proprietorship (Enkeltmandsvirksomhed in Danish) and private limited company (Anpartsselskab in Danish).
Here you can see some of the characteristics of each company type. You can use this list when you consider, which company type you want to register.
Key characteristics of a sole proprietorship (Enkeltmandsvirksomhed)
Key characteristics of a private limited company (Anpartsselskab – ApS)
Contact options, if you need help
If you have questions regarding the registration of these types of companies, you can contact the Danish Business Authority’s costumer service.
Phone + 45 72 20 00 30
For questions regarding VAT, taxes, accounting, the tax calendar, etc., please contact the Danish Tax Agency.
Read more about VAT and tax information for businesses at skat.dk

You can also find relevant information for start-ups at skat.dk

What should you consider, when you start a business?

Starting a business does not come with a guarantee of success. All entrepreneurs could therefore benefit from asking themselves these questions before they start:

What is my service or product?
Why do I believe it is commercially viable?
How do I expect to make money on my business?

Start out by describing the essentials of your business – write it down in simple words. This can be done in a business plan.

A business plan should cover basic commercial and financial aspects about your product or service. It is also important that it includes a realistic budget. This is useful because commercial banks etc. often require that entrepreneurs have a business plan before the bank can offer a loan.

Help and guidance for entrepreneurs

If you have questions or need help with setting up or managing your business, you can contact one of the six publicly funded local Business Hubs.

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