💡Planujesz założyć własną firmę w Danii, ale nie wiesz, jaka forma działalności będzie dla Ciebie najlepsza?
Peace of mind! Choosing the right legal structure is a crucial step that will affect your duties, taxes and level of responsibility.
🔍Poniżej znajdziesz prosty przegląd dostępnych opcji, który pomoże Ci podjąć najlepszą decyzję.
1. sole proprietorship in Denmark (Enkeltmandsvirksomhed) or PMV
It is the simplest form of business, ideal for individual entrepreneurs.
Characteristics:
- Responsibility: The owner is personally liable for the company's liabilities, which means that his private assets are at risk in case of debts.
- Initial capital: No minimum initial capital requirements.
- Management: The owner makes all business decisions on his own.
Learn more from our article here:
A sole proprietorship in Denmark - what is worth knowing?
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2. limited liability company in Denmark (ApS)
A popular form for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Characteristics:
- Responsibility: Limited to contributed capital; personal assets of owners are protected.
- Initial capital: The minimum capital required is DKK 20,000.
- Management: Can be run by one or more people; requires full accounting and submission of annual financial statements.
3. joint stock company in Denmark (Aktieselskab - A/S)
The form is designed for larger companies with a more complex structure.
Characteristics:
- Responsibility: Limited to contributed capital.
- Initial capital: The minimum capital required is DKK 400,000.
- Management: Requires appointment of management and board of directors; requires full accounting and reporting to be audited.
4. partnership in Denmark (Interessentskab - I/S)
A form for two or more people doing business together.
Characteristics:
- Responsibility: Shareholders are jointly and severally liable without limitation for the company's obligations.
- Initial capital: No minimum capital requirements.
- Management: Decisions made jointly by the partners; it is advisable to draw up a partnership agreement regulating the rules of cooperation.
5. limited partnership (Kommanditselskab - K/S)
It combines the features of a partnership and a corporation.
Characteristics:
- Responsibility: General partners are unlimitedly liable, while limited partners are only liable up to the amount of their contribution.
- Initial capital: No specified minimum, but the contribution of limited partners is determined on an individual basis.
- Management: General partners run the company's affairs; limited partners have limited management influence.
6. partnership in Denmark (Partnerselskab - P/S)
It is a hybrid between a joint-stock company and a partnership.
Characteristics:
- Responsibility: Similar to A/S, but with more flexibility in ownership structure.
- Initial capital: The minimum capital required is DKK 400,000.
- Management: Flexible management structure tailored to the needs of shareholders.
7. branch of a foreign company (Filial af udenlandsk virksomhed)
Allows foreign companies to operate in Denmark without having to establish a separate Danish company.
Characteristics:
Management: The branch operates under the laws of its home country, but must comply with Danish tax and accounting regulations.
Responsibility: Liability rests with the foreign parent company.
Initial capital: No capital requirements for the branch.
What form of business should I choose?
If you are just starting out, sole proprietorship will be the best solution. If you want to secure your assets, it is worth considering ApS. For larger projects A/S or K/S may be more appropriate.
Remember that choosing a form of business is an important decision - if you are in doubt, it is worth consulting with an expert who can help tailor the option to your needs and business goals.
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