Invest in Denmark, set up business in Copenhagen
Our business is to support yours.
If you are considering investing, setting up a business, or starting a new venture in Greater Copenhagen, let Copenhagen Capacity be your trusted partner in making this journey a reality.
As the official organisation for investment promotion, and business development in Greater Copenhagen, we’ve been privileged to guide hundreds of international businesses as they establish themselves in the region.
Setting up a business in a new country comes with unique challenges. While Denmark is renowned for its business-friendly environment, having local insights can make all the difference. Our aim is to support your company in uncovering opportunities and achieving success in the region.
We offer assistance to startups and established companies in expanding internationally, whether it's setting up a Sales Office, R&D center, or Regional headquarters. We provide guidance throughout the entire process.
Our services are free for foreign-owned companies and tailored to your business needs, with full confidentiality.
How we support companies
Why do business in Greater Copenhagen?
Denmark is consistently ranked as one of the easiest places in Europe to do business.* Being Scandinavia's most cost-efficient location with favourable business conditions, it's no surprise.
Uncover the Danish business advantages such as a high-performing economy, attractive taxation schemes, flexible labour market, and collaborative work culture.
* World Bank 2012-2020
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Explore the stable and prosperous Danish economy strategically located in one of Europe's wealthiest regions.
You can benefit from high trade potential and seamless export opportunities in Denmark, especially with the UK, US, and EU markets. Denmark excels as a net exporter of agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, and microbiological products.
You probably did not know this, but Denmark has a competitive corporate tax rate below the EU and OECD; it's 22%, to be exact, no more than that.
On top of that, Denmark does not have double taxation, meaning - you do not have to pay extra taxes for the profit your company's international branches make. Additional benefits include a 130% tax rebate for R&D expenses, no capital duty, and no net wealth tax.
Tap into Denmark's highly educated and innovative workforce.
Denmark is renowned for its flexicurity model, allowing business owners to up or downscale their business while staying competitive.
Enjoy the lowest employer costs in the EU, coupled with a productive and qualified workforce.
Position your business at the crossroads of Northern Europe. Copenhagen offers unparalleled access to Scandinavian, European, and global markets.
With excellent transport infrastructure, it can effortlessly reach customers, suppliers, and partners across borders, minimizing logistical challenges and costs.
Experience a transparent and efficient regulatory framework that consistently places Denmark among the top countries for ease of doing business.
Benefit from a fair and stable legal system, robust intellectual property protection, and a low corruption index, providing a secure and reliable business environment.
Key sectors of Greater Copenhagen
Not convinced yet?
#2 most digitsed country in the EU
The Digital Economy and Society Index, 2022.
130% tax rebate
on R&D expenses
#1 in the world in sustainability
Environmental Performance Index, 2022.
95% approval rate
of drug trial applications
95% approval rate
of drug trial applications
Download our guide to set up a business in Copenhagen
Get your business up and running in no timeOur services for foreign companies
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Sustainability
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Talent
We can provide a comprehensive analysis of Greater Copenhagen's competitiveness against any of 900+ other cities with the Financial Times' benchmark tool.
How it works
- Based on your concrete setup, such as the type of operation facility and staffing needs, we will compare Greater Copenhagen to other cities using the fDi Benchmark.
- We will help you prioritize the different essential parameters for your specific setup through detailed dialogue.
- You will get graphs, tables, and informative text clarifying your business costs and location quality.
- You will receive the results in reports or presentation formats, ready for your strategic consideration.
We can introduce you to Denmark's business framework and ensure a smooth establishment, assisting you in everything from legal matters to finding a workspace.
What we offer
- Expert advice and counsel for your setup - covering legal structure and company registration
- A comprehensive introduction to the Danish labor market regulations
- Industry-specific overview of the local business environment
- Facilitating local and national networking and collaboration opportunities - connecting you with potential partners, service providers, customers, competitors, and projects
- Identification of viable locations for production sites or offices
- Introduction to EU-initiated FDI screening regulations
We can help you with an overview of the corporate banking, payroll, accounting, and taxation frameworks in Denmark and more.
What we offer
- Guidance regarding Danish taxation, VAT, and bank account registration through our service provider network.
- Introduction to the opportunities in public funding regarding R&D and innovation activities in Denmark.
- Introduction to funding opportunities by the European Union within your line of business.
- Assistance in uncovering your options with private equity investors if you need capital for your setup in Denmark.
We can introduce you to our expansive network and ecosystem of clusters, industry organisations, knowledge institutes, startups, and established corporations.
Through networks and collaborations, we can help you explore your full business potential in Copenhagen and the rest of Denmark.
What we offer
- Facilitation of tailor-made visits for you to explore Greater Copenhagen, both virtual and in-person.
- Setting up meetings with you and potential partners and service providers.
- We can help find and arrange visits to relevant sites for your investment.
Whether your company is already a sustainability pioneer or is taking the first steps towards implementing a more sustainable practice and strategy, Denmark can be a perfect enabler in your journey to adapt your business to the future and strengthen its position.
Denmark stands at the forefront of sustainability, offering excellent opportunities. We have a strong ecosystem of sustainability-focused players, including companies, organizations, institutional investors, VCs, and foundations, all dedicated to enhancing green initiatives and fostering sustainable business projects.
We're here to guide your company towards a future-ready path.
What we offer
- Introduction to relevant networks and partners to unleash your organisation's sustainability potential
- Assistance in defining and implementing your sustainable practices and strategy
- Building your company's competencies within sustainability by making your company attractive for purpose-driven talents and stakeholders
- We can guide you towards and connect you with sustainable local industry advisors in the following:
- Life-Cycle-Assessment (LCA)
- Certifications (e.g., B Corp or SBTi)
- Sustainability subject matter networks
- Climate-friendly office spaces
- Sustainable transformation and strategy
- Sustainable funding
- Diversity and inclusion
- Non-financial disclosure
- ESG materiality assessment
- EU Taxonomy and Regulation + UN SDG commitments
Talented people are the key to a successful business. Luckily, Denmark has a rich pool of skilled professionals. It is no surprise, considering our consistently high rankings as one of the most attractive destinations for global talent.
Recognizing the critical need to attract and retain top talent, we've implemented various initiatives to ensure we grow and attract the skills vital to businesses' success in Greater Copenhagen.
Whether you are relocating employees or seeking to hire when in Denmark, our team is here to help you navigate immigration procedures, family relocation, and settlement processes and identify the most relevant candidates through our specialized talent attraction services.
How we can assist you:
- Provide an in-depth introduction to the efficient and flexible Danish labor market.
- Introduce you to our trusted partners that offer relocation support, covering topics like visas, permits, settling in, housing options, and schools.
- Facilitate the attraction of foreign talent when specific expertise is not readily available. We offer a diverse range of activities, including campaigns and matchmaking events.
- Showcase your open positions on our internationally recognized Greater Copenhagen Career Portal to attract global talent effectively.
- Connect your open jobs with our extensive talent database, featuring thousands of English-speaking professionals.
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