How to

Start a food business in Denmark

If you want to start a food business, incl. import of food from other EU Member States or third countries..

When you start your business, you may need space for your business, for example office, warehouse, etc.

The main language used by business in Denmark is English.

You can close the company in Denmark.

When you have to declare VAT, excise and customs duty, you have to use SKAT’s online service “TastSelvErhverv”

You can register your company as danish, non-danish company, but also as foreign service providers in Denmark.

Import and export within and outside of the EU.

Some professions and activities require that you apply for a permit, license or an authorisation

There are 76 banks in Denmark, and it can be difficult to find the right one.

You can always notify changes in your company for instance a change.