Foundation of Companies in Denmark
Foundation of companies in Denmark Foundation of companies in Denmark
KGN specializes in establishing companies in Denmark (Aps, A/S, K/S) and opening bank accounts.

Business types for international trade, investment and tax planning
Main company legislation
– Limited company (ApS) – Limited company
– Aktieselskab (A/S) – Aktieselskab
– Limited partnership (K/s) – Private limited company
Limited company (ApS) – Limited company
Aktieselskab (A/S) – Aktieselskab
Limited partnership (K/s) – Private limited company
Limited company (ApS) – Limited company
Anpartsselskab (ApS) – Danish limited company
Share capital
The minimum authorized share capital is DKK 40,000 (approx. EUR 5,400).
Available share classes
Ordinary shares, preference shares, redeemable shares and shares with or without voting rights.
Bearer shares
Not allowed.
Restrictions on trade
Banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes, trust management, trusteeship are not permitted.
Registered domicile required
Every Danish company must have a registered office in Denmark.
Directors
A Danish private limited company requires a minimum of one director. A director can be of any nationality and does not have to be a Danish resident. Company directors are not permitted. It is recommended to have a local director.
Shareholders
A Danish private limited company requires a minimum of one shareholder.
Publicly available records
Yes
Nominee shareholders and nominee directors
Allowed.
Location of board and shareholder meetings
Everywhere.
Personal presence required
None.
Taxation
22%
Access to double taxation
Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Requirements for registration of accounts
Yes
Requirement to submit an annual statement
None.
Revision requirements
None.
Name of a company
The words “Anpartsselskab” or “ApS” must be part of the name of any Danish company (ApS).
Time to incorporate
2-3 days
Costs of Denmark’s company formation (ApS)
Aktieselskab (A/S) – Aktieselskab
Aktieselskab (A/S) – Denmark’s Aktieselskab
Share capital
The minimum authorized share capital is DKK 400,000 (approx. EUR 53,600), which must be fully paid up at the time of incorporation
Available share classes
Ordinary shares, preference shares, redeemable shares and shares with or without voting rights.
Bearer shares
Not allowed.
Restrictions on trade
Banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes, trust management, trusteeship are not permitted.
Registered domicile required
Every Danish company must have a registered office in Denmark.
Directors
A Danish private limited company requires a minimum of one director. A director can be of any nationality and does not have to be a Danish resident. Company directors are not permitted. It is recommended to have a local director.
Shareholders
A Danish private limited company requires a minimum of one shareholder.
Publicly available records
Yes
Nominee shareholders and nominee directors
Allowed.
Location of board and shareholder meetings
Everywhere.
Personal presence required
None.
Taxation
22%
Access to double taxation
Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Requirements for registration of accounts
Yes
Requirement to submit an annual statement
None.
Revision requirements
None.
Name of a company
The words “Aktieselskab” or “A/S” must be part of the name of any Danish company (A/S).
Time to incorporate
One week.
Costs of Denmark’s company formation (A/S)
Please contact us for a personal offer.
Limited partnership (K/s) – Private limited company
Limited partnership (K/s) – Denmark Private limited company
Share capital
Not usable.
Available share classes
Ordinary shares, preference shares, redeemable shares and shares with or without voting rights.
Restrictions on trade
Banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes, trust management, trusteeship are not permitted.
Registered domicile required
Every Danish company must have a registered office in Denmark.
Members
A Denmark Limited Liability Partnership (K/s) requires a minimum of two members.
Publicly available records
Yes
Nominee shareholders and nominee directors
Allowed.
Location of board and shareholder meetings
Everywhere.
Personal presence required
None.
Taxation
Zero
Access to double taxation
Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Requirements for registration of accounts
Yes
Requirement to submit an annual statement
None.
Revision requirements
None.
Name of a company
The words “Kommanditselskab” or “K/s” must be part of the name of any Danmarks Anpartsselskab (K/s).
Time to incorporate
One week.
Costs of Denmark’s Business Registration
Please contact us for a personal offer.
Why choose KGN?
We have been helping business owners since 1996
Our focus is to incorporate your business
We make a complex process quick and easy
We work closely with the company registers to guarantee our service
Fastest offshore companies and accounts – The most competitive rates worldwide
Services related Denmark Company formation
KGN provides the following services related to Denmark’s Incorporation
- Formation of a Danish company
- Registered office and agent service in Denmark
- Danish Company Secretariat
- Nominated shareholder / nominated director
- Opening bank accounts in Denmark
- Full Danish company administration
- Postal address in Denmark
- Trademark registration
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