Private limited company · ApS
An ApS is a Danish private limited company registered with the Danish Business Authority. Establishment includes the company’s constitutional documents and CVR registration.
Danish company formation
Company formation in Denmark
Build a Danish business with a clear structure and practical arrangements for registration and administration. We bring the ownership, activity, banking preparation and cross-border tax questions into one brief.
Your establishment options
Start with the right structure.
The route depends on your activity, ownership and operating plans. These are the decisions to resolve before the application.
Digital registration
The Start Company service supports company registration. Signing access, including an eligible foreign electronic identity where applicable, should be settled before filing.
A Danish operation or branch
A subsidiary and a branch require different documents. An existing foreign business should assess the proposed Danish activity and the parent company’s role before choosing the route.
Local establishment essentials
Know what comes next.
The exact document list follows the selected entity, owners and activity. Your adviser will confirm the requirements for your case.
- Define the shareholders, management and Danish business address.
- Prepare the memorandum, articles and capital documentation.
- Confirm who can access and sign the digital application.
- Identify the banking, staffing and activity-specific requirements.
After incorporation
Plan for the years ahead.
Arrange bookkeeping and annual reporting to the Danish Business Authority. The reporting format and audit position depend on the company’s classification and circumstances, and should be included in the establishment scope.
From decision to establishment
A clear path to your next company.
The scope is agreed before the work begins. You can see what is included, who is responsible and what information is needed.
01
Define your requirements
We review the activity, owners, operating markets and practical requirements. Where the destination is undecided, the brief starts with comparing options.
02
Review your proposal
Your proposal sets out the chosen route, work involved, professional fees and external costs. Timing is assessed against the actual application and dependencies.
03
Establish & prepare to operate
Following agreement, the incorporation work and supporting steps are coordinated. Banking, visas and sector permissions follow their own assessment and approval processes.
Beyond incorporation
Bring the decisions together.
Select the support your business needs. The agreed scope may combine formation with corporate structuring, tax advice, banking preparation and relocation planning.
01 / Structure
Ownership & governance
Clarify shareholders, decision-making and the relationship with your wider group.
02 / TaxInternational tax advisory
Our own tax team considers the cross-border position, treaty questions and transfer pricing relevant to your brief.
03 / BankingCorporate banking support
Prepare the business profile, ownership information and account-opening requirements for bank review.
04 / PeopleVisas & personal residency
Coordinate immigration and personal tax-residency questions separately from the company’s registration.
Costs & timing
One proposal.
Your actual requirements.
Every case is quoted individually. The activity, ownership, location, premises and additional services determine the work and cost.
Professional work
The advisory, preparation and coordination included in your engagement.
External charges
Authority, notarial, registry, workspace and third-party costs, as applicable.
Time & dependencies
The document readiness, authority reviews and separate banking or immigration steps that influence delivery.
Your questions
Before you begin.
Can a foreign electronic identity be used?
The official registration service accepts eligible foreign electronic identities. We check the signatories and available identification method before selecting the practical filing route.
How much will my company setup cost?
We quote each case individually after reviewing the proposed activity, owners and required support. Your proposal separates professional fees from authority and third-party charges.
Can formation, banking and visas be handled together?
They can be coordinated within an agreed scope where applicable. Each follows its own requirements, and the relevant authority or bank makes the approval decision.
Your next step
Let’s plan your establishment.
Tell us your business activity, intended markets, ownership and any visa or banking needs. We will define the scope and prepare an individual proposal.
A short outline is enough to begin. Please do not email passports or bank documents at this stage.
Official incorporation references
Source material checked: 24 October 2026. General establishment information; requirements are confirmed for the individual case.
Photograph & credit
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