Types of companies in Denmark
- Private limited liability company (Anpartselskab – ApS)
- Responsibility
- Minimum capital
- Min. number of shareholders
- Generally, recommended for
- Private limited liability company (Anpartselskab – ApS)
- Limited
- 10,000 € (80,000 DKK)
1
SMEs
- Public limited liability company (Aktieselskab – AS)
- Limited
- 67,000 € (500,000 DKK)
1
SMEs
- General partnership (Interessentskab – IS)
- Unlimited
- No
1
Big companies
- Limited partnership
- Unlimited
- No
1
Big companies
Corporate tax rate in Denmark
Corporation tax rate in Denmark is at 22%.
Questions
Why should I incorporate my company in Denmark?
- Denmark is the fifth maritime carrier in the world.
- Thanks to the North sea and oil in Greenland Denmark is self-sufficient in energy.
- Danish krone entrenched to the euro.
- Public finances are well administered.
- The country develops niche industries such as renewable energies or biotechnology.
Which difficulties can be encountered in Denmark?
- The Danish economy is small and depends on external demand.
- The housing market is stretched in some cities.
- Because of the parliament fragmentation, the government is unstable.
- Public sector accounts for around 30% of workers.
- Households are very indebted, 272% of their gross disposable income.
Which are the cultural specificities of the world of work in Denmark?
- Work and private life are separated and balanced. It is important not impinge on time dedicated to family or leisure.
- Danish are outspoken. A negative answer would be final.
- Delays are not tolerated.
- Professional relationships are not very hierarchical.
- Decision-making results as the result of an agreement.
