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Information on registering a business and getting a CVR number in Denmark...
All companies created in Denmark must be registered with the Danish Commerce and Companies Agency. When forming a new business, this must be done at least eight days before starting operations. Further registration with other specialist authorities may also be needed in some areas of business. Upon registering, the Commerce and Companies Agency sends the relevant information to the Danish tax authorities to ensure that the company is VAT registered. In Denmark, SKAT is responsible for the collection of VAT and duties. All Danish companies must be registered with them.
SKAT also provides details on starting a business and advice to companies on tax, duty and VAT issues.
All companies in Denmark are required to have an identification number known as a Central Business Register (CVR) number. When a new company is registered, the Danish authorities carries out checks to ensure that it is an independent business. Once registered, a company's information is stored on a database and is publicly available.
To register a new company and get a CVR number, it is necessary to fill in a form which can be submitted online, by post or by email. There is a fee for registering some types of company.
- To submit the form needed to register for a CVR number online (in Danish)
- For more information on starting and registering a foreign company in Denmark from: The Danish Business Authority