It is not unusual that businesses or companies in other EU/EEA countries carry out temporary work in Denmark.

Many foreign companies are interested in selling goods or providing services in Denmark.

The first thing you should know when buying a company in Denmark is that the “what” and “how” you are buying are important as the answers to these questions may come with different legal- and tax consequences.

Danish companies as well as certain foreign companies, are subject to a Danish corporate tax rate of 22% (2023) on their net corporate income. Business expenses incurred by acquiring, securing and maintaining taxable income are generally deductible.

Employment disputes are resolved through the ordinary Courts on the one hand and the Labour Court and the arbitration boards on the other.

When you become aware of an IPR-infringement of your trademark or product, it is important to react fast.

The most common option when buying a company in Denmark, are private M&A transactions structured as share deals.

Your trademark is one of your main business assets as it makes your customers able to distinguish your company and products from your competitors.

This article could be of your interest, if you are involved in arbitration in Denmark, or if you are considering arbitration as a resolution method for any disputes that may arise in future commercial relationships with a Danish party.

The Danish labour market is one of the most flexible and liberal labour markets in Europe, if not the most.

In September 2018, Denmark acceded to the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements. In other words, since 2018, it has been far easier for businesses to enforce their foreign judgments in Denmark by the Danish courts.