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Taxation in Denmark

Denmark is a country with a progressive welfare, with significant public services being covered by taxes, like for example healthcare. The taxation system in Denmark is based on the principle of progression, meaning that taxation is higher for a bigger income. As follows, our company formation specialists in Denmark briefly explain the Danish taxation system. The income tax in…

Shelf Companies in Denmark

Considered one of the most attractive countries for business, Denmark has a transparent, efficient and modern environment with plenty of opportunities for foreign investors. When doing business here, businessmen could choose to open a new company in Denmark or acquire an already opened one, also called a shelf company. It is advisable to…

VAT in Denmark

The value-added tax rates are an issue usually taken into consideration by those interested in setting up a company in a foreign country. Denmark has a standard VAT rate of 25% and it was one of the first countries to implement this tax. VAT registration in Denmark is performed as per certain thresholds. Companies that make…

Establish a Subsidiary in Denmark

Foreign businessmen may open subsidiaries in Denmark, characterized by the fact that the foreign shareholders have the majority of the voting shares. The main advantage of establishing a subsidiary in Denmark is that the foreign company is not liable for its actions and doesn’t need to submit its own financial statements to the…

Establish a Branch in Denmark

The branch is a separate office of the company, based in a different jurisdiction where the foreign corporation expands its business activities. It can carry out any of the activities the foreign company is allowed to perform, however, it cannot expand beyond these. In essence, the Danish branch is an extension of the…

Double Tax Treaties in Denmark

What is a double tax treaty? If a non resident foreign investor has invested capital in a company from Denmark, usually the income of that business must be taxed in Denmark and in the country of residence of the shareholder. In order to avoid this situation, Denmark has signed many double tax treaties over…

Virtual Office in Denmark

The virtual office is a physical business address that can be used for company formation in Denmark. This type of service will also include additional, office-related services according to a pre-established fee so that clients can benefit from the usual uses of an office space. A virtual office in Copenhagen or Aarhus,…

Register ApS in Denmark

A Danish ApS is anAnpartsselskab is the Danish equivalent of the limited liability company. This type of structure is popular among investors who open small or medium businesses and also among foreign investors in Denmark. A mandatory requirement is to register it with the Danish Commerce and Companies Agency. The fact that it is a…

Types of Companies in Denmark

Company formation in Denmark is usually a procedure that is mainly differentiated by the type of company that is established. Many foreign investors come to set up a company in Denmark, but their first concern is to choose the type of business that suits his objectives and then register it with the Danish Commerce…

The Company Act in Denmark

Characteristics of the Company Act in Denmark Before opening a company in Denmark, you should know some basic aspects about the Company Act. The Company Act in Denmark is mainly based on the European Directives. As a matter of fact, the company law in Denmark is known for its flexibility and its freedom of organisation.…