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Denmark × Government & Regulatory Affairs
Government & Regulatory Affairs in Denmark
Licences, approvals and dealing with regulators. In Denmark, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Government & Regulatory Affairs professional in Denmark for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
Bring a requirement →Denmark at a glanceNordics
Copenhagen · Tuesday 3 November
19:55
Local time
- Currency
- DKK
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +45
- Region
- Nordics
What the rules say in Denmark
Government & Regulatory Affairs, the essentials
From the Denmark market guide: the points that matter most for government & regulatory affairs, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research53% of statements checked against a source28 checked against an official source0 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-199 held back until checked against an official source11 topics include AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
Companies are registered digitally with the Danish Business Authority through its online Start Company service, and a company with a CVR number must then deal with public authorities digitally.
Danish companies; foreign companies obtain a CVR number through a separate registration form. Registration requires a Danish MitID or an eIDAS-approved foreign eID.Business in Denmark (Danish Business Authority) · checked 2026-10-19Foreign investments that reach at least 10% of the shares or voting rights in a company in a particularly sensitive sector need prior authorisation from the Danish Business Authority under the Investment Screening Act; other investments of at least 25% by non-EU/EFTA investors that may threaten national security or public order can be notified voluntarily.
Particularly sensitive sectors: defence, IT security and classified information, dual-use products, other critical technology, and critical infrastructure. Further authorisation is needed at 20%, one-third, 50%, two-thirds and 100%.Business in Denmark (Danish Business Authority) · checked 2026-10-19Non-EU and non-EEA nationals generally need a residence and work permit issued by the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), under schemes such as the Pay Limit Scheme and the Fast-Track Scheme.
Third-country nationals. The Pay Limit Scheme requires an annual salary of at least DKK 552,000 (2026 level, adjusted each 1 January); the Fast-Track Scheme is open to certified employers.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) · checked 2026-10-19Banking, insurance, investment services and other financial activities require authorisation from the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet).
Regulated financial activities; EU passporting is available for firms authorised elsewhere in the EEA.AI-written, not source-checkedDanish public procurement follows the EU procurement directives as implemented in the Danish Public Procurement Act.
Contracting authorities and above-threshold contracts.AI-written, not source-checkedPersons who are not resident in Denmark, and companies without a Danish base, generally need permission from the Ministry of Justice to acquire Danish real property.
Acquisitions of real property; EU and EEA rules give exceptions for some acquisitions linked to work or business.AI-written, not source-checkedDenmark retains special restrictions on the acquisition of summer houses by non-residents, protected by a protocol to the EU treaties.
Summer houses and holiday homes.AI-written, not source-checkedCustoms administration in Denmark is carried out by the Danish Customs Agency (Toldstyrelsen).
Customs declarations, duties and import VAT.AI-written, not source-checked
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Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Identify licences, registrations and approvals
- 02Map the relevant regulators and filing sequence
- 03Prepare the regulatory work
- 04Support ongoing regulatory engagement and compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before government & regulatory affairs work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
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Cases
What clients bring to Government & Regulatory Affairs
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Denmark.
Urgent Our licence application abroad has been stuck for months. Can anyone move it?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhich licences do we need before we can start operating abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we launch our product in this country, or does it need approval first?Healthcare, life sciences & medical regulationOur licence abroad is due for renewal. What do we need to do?Market entry, licensing & government engagementDo our labels and product meet the rules in this country?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsCan we launch a new product in our existing markets abroad?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsWe've received a notice from a regulator abroad. What do we do?White-collar investigations & financial crimeWe're bringing a sporting event to a new country. What do we need?Sports, athletes & sporting institutionsWhat do we need to publish our game in other countries?Copyright, media & digital content rightsWe're staging a festival or concert abroad. What do we need?Copyright, media & digital content rights
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