Why do business in Denmark

Denmark is consistently ranked among the best countries in the world for setting up a business – and with good reason. You can register and launch your operations within just a few hours, giving you fast access to a strong market, customer segments with a high willingness to adopt innovative solutions, and a highly skilled, diligent workforce.  

However, while starting a business in Denmark is easy on paper, international companies often face complexity in practice. Tax rules, employment law, business structures, payroll setup and compliance with local regulations require knowledge, experience and local insight.  

This is where BDO can help. With our one-stop-shop approach, we make market entry easy, compliant and tailored to your goals – from your first strategic considerations to your first tax return.

Why BDO?

At BDO, we offer you the best of two worlds. As one of Denmark’s largest advisory and accounting firms, we offer local insight and industry-specific consultancy. Through our global network with local BDO offices in 169 countries we provide access to specialised expertise on matters in foreign countries and seamless cross-border coordination.

It is of great importance for us to support you with a team who:

Has extensive experience with this specific type of assignment you require.
Is attentive and maintains an ongoing dialogue with you.
Is service-minded, proactive and helpful.
Is cooperative so you always receive the best service - no matter who you talk to.
Is continuously trained and updated on the latest regulations, trends and local legislation.

We deliver our services with professionalism, commitment, empathy, and close ongoing dialogue.

A one-stop-shop approach

Whether you are establishing a Danish subsidiary, launching a sales office, starting a construction project, or expanding across the Nordics, we support you every step of the way. We tailor our solutions to your needs – whether you are a global brand or a fast‑growing SME entering Denmark for the first time.

Our experts can manage the entire process and full setup or assist with specific tasks within:

Integrated international support

Cross-border business requires cross-border insight. When entering Denmark, your company may also need to coordinate operations, HR processes or reporting across neighbouring countries. Thanks to BDO’s global network with offices around the world, we provide seamless support across borders.

We have extensive experience assisting companies in various industries such as construction, tech, manufacturing, healthcare and media. This enables us to streamline your setup and minimise time‑to‑market.

Compliance and peace of mind

When entering a new market, regulatory mistakes can be costly. With BDO, you gain a trusted partner who ensures that every legal, accounting and payroll requirement is handled properly – helping you avoid unnecessary risks and fines.

From day one, we make sure your company is structured efficiently, that all registrations and systems are compliant and set up correctly, and that your employees – local or foreign – are onboarded in full compliance with Danish legislation.

The BDO team

Our team is dedicated to helping you establish an efficient and successful business in Denmark. Local legislation, customs and regulatory requirements can be challenging to navigate. We are here to make the setup and administration of your business in Denmark as seamless as possible, so you can focus on creating value for your company every day.

Doing Business in Denmark