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Setting up in Denmark: Business & Employee Essentials | 11 June 26

How to set up a business in Denmark: Key considerations for international companies

Date: 11.06.2026

Time: 11:00-11:45

Presenter: Lisbeth Lindorff Riis, Head of HR Legal & Nils Jeppesen, Legal Advisory Manager

Setting up a business and hiring employees in Denmark involves a number of important registration, tax, payroll and employment-related requirements. For international companies, it is important to understand the key steps from the beginning - and to know which obligations require attention early in the process.

In this introductory webinar, we provide a practical high-level overview of the main considerations when establishing business activities and onboarding employees in Denmark.

Nils Jeppesen will introduce the key steps related to business registration, Danish authorities, tax and digital requirements, while Lisbeth Riis will cover the main employer obligations related to employees, payroll and employment law.

In this webinar, you will get an introduction to:

  • business setup options and when registration in Denmark is required
  • key registrations with Danish authorities, including VAT and employer registration
  • mandatory digital setup, including MitID Business, digital mail and NemKonto
  • basic tax, accounting and reporting obligations
  • payroll setup, salary reporting and employer contributions
  • essential employment law and onboarding requirements for Danish employees

Who should attend?

This webinar is aimed at international companies, who are considering establishing business activities or hiring employees in Denmark and want an introductory overview of the key obligations and practical steps involved.

Fill out the form below to sign up for the webinar

About the presenters

Lisbeth Lindorff Riis

Head of HR Legal

Lisbeth Lindorff Riis holds a Master of Laws from the Aarhus School of Business and later a Master of Laws from the University of Copenhagen. Lisbeth has many years of experience in legal advice within HR, including personal data law issues.

Nils Jeppesen

Manager, Legal Advisory

Nils Jeppesen works with compliance in relation to measures against money laundering and personal data law as well as legal advice within company and tax law.