Registration fee is from 7000 €
Registration period — 3 weeks
Minimum authorized capital - DKK 40,000
Remote opening — Yes
Financial statements — Yes
Denmark is an independent country in Northern Europe with its capital in Copenhagen. Together with the Faroe Islands and Greenland, it forms a single state entity, the Kingdom of Denmark, although each of the three parts has its own self-government. Denmark has been a member of the European Union since 1973 (without joining the Eurozone) and is one of the founding members of NATO.
Registering a company in Denmark attracts foreign entrepreneurs primarily thanks to the simple and fast procedure: unlike many EU countries, Danish law does not require mandatory notarization of the incorporation documents, and registration takes place online through the state register.
For Ukrainians interested in doing business in Denmark, Maira Consult recommends using a Danish company for activities in logistics and transportation, shipping, the development of innovative and IT technologies, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Denmark has a special tax regime for holding companies, which makes the jurisdiction attractive for structuring international assets.
Denmark has signed double taxation avoidance treaties with more than 80 countries, including Ukraine, making it possible to reduce the tax burden on international transactions.
Registering a company in Denmark through Maira Consult takes 2-3 weeks and does not require mandatory notarization of documents. We support the entire process, from choosing between ApS and A/S to opening an account with a Danish bank, and help you take advantage of the network of more than 80 double taxation avoidance agreements, including the agreement with Ukraine.
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The ability to open an account with Danish banks
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High reputation and a stable banking system
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The best tool for entering the Scandinavian market
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EU guarantee of bank deposits up to EUR 100,000
Danish legislation allows for two types of companies: a limited liability company, Anpartsselskab (ApS), and a joint-stock company, Aktieselskab (AG). Some types of activity require licensing or a special permit.
The company name must end with a word, phrase, or abbreviation indicating the company's legal form, for example, "ApS" or "AG," which is a mandatory requirement for anyone wishing to open a business in Denmark.
To register an ApS company, a minimum share capital of DKK 40,000 must be contributed, which is equivalent to approximately EUR 5,300.
At least one individual is required, with no residency requirements.
A minimum of one individual or legal entity is sufficient for registration, with no residency restrictions, allowing non-residents to easily become owners of the company.
ApS companies are required to maintain and submit annual financial statements. Under certain conditions, an audit is required.
The standard corporate income tax rate is 22%. For financial companies, the corporate income tax rate is being raised from 22% to 26% starting in 2024. Financial companies include banks, credit institutions, investment management companies, and insurance companies.
The standard VAT rate is 25%.
The state register is open to everyone, providing access to public data on the company's director, shareholders, and the amount of its share capital.
The optimal form for doing business in Denmark is a private limited liability company (ApS). Before registration, a request must be submitted to the companies register to check the availability of the name. Once the name is confirmed, preparation of the corporate documents begins.
Each founder of the company is required to provide a copy of their passport and a document confirming their residential address (for example, a utility bill). At this stage, information on the size of the ApS company's share capital is also submitted.
The founding documents of the ApS company are signed by the founders (in person or remotely, by power of attorney) and submitted to the Danish Business Authority (Virk.dk) electronically. Unlike many European jurisdictions, Danish law does not require mandatory notarization of the founding documents, which simplifies and speeds up the registration process.
At this stage, a corporate bank account is opened in Denmark, into which the share capital is deposited. Once the bank confirms receipt of the funds, the documents for registering the ApS company are submitted to the state register.
The process of registering a company in Denmark generally takes 2 to 3 weeks from the day the required set of documents is received, depending on the register's workload.
As soon as you open a business in Denmark and register the company, the register will issue the finished corporate documents bearing the official markings.
If necessary, the documents of the Danish company are submitted for legalization and apostille certification.
The original corporate documents of the company in Denmark are sent by courier service. This is an important step after the completion of the company registration process in Denmark, ensuring reliable delivery of all the documents required to run a business in Denmark on a legal basis.
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