Start your own business
Answer 7 questions and get your start plan: what to do, what it costs, and who does it.
Question 1 of 7
14%What do you want to start?
Why do we ask?
The answer decides which business forms are relevant.
Your start plan in 6 tasks
An example for an ApS. Each task says who does it and how long it takes. A sole proprietorship has 4 tasks.
Choose a name and the owners
You do itTypically 10 min.What will the company be called, and who owns it? Sparro checks that the name is free, and you use the name and address of each owner.
The company's papers
Sparro does itTypically 15 min.PreviewAccount and capital
Someone else does itTypically 4 days to 3 weeksThe company needs . The money must be paid in, and a bank, a lawyer or an auditor must confirm it.
Register the company
Someone else does itTypically 1 hour + waiting timeThe papers and the confirmation go to the Danish Business Authority. The state fee is . It must happen within weeks of signing.
Once the CVR number is there
Sparro does itTypically 30 min.The company exists. Now VAT, owners and your money need setting up so you can send your first invoice.
First invoice and bookkeeping
Sparro does itTypically ongoingSend your first invoice, and let receipts and bank come in by themselves.
What it costs to start
The state fee is the same for everyone. The rest depends on who does the work. Cheapest route first.
Registering the business
Price checked Oct 6, 2026| Route | You pay | Total | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ApS | ||||
| Yourself on virk.dkCheapest | State fee | DKK 670 | You spend about 1 hour. The Danish Business Authority can take weeks. | You go through virk.dk yourself. Sparro's browser extension guides you all the way: it shows where you are and what to type, and you press send yourself (planned).Sparro helper: planned |
| The RampFree service | Service State fee | DKK 670 | CVR in 4 to 7 working days. | It is a lead channel for Lunar and Billy. You must choose their product. Billy is another bookkeeping system, so you do not get Sparro's benefits. We may be paid if you choose The Ramp and Lunar. The order is not paid for. |
| AccountviewFree, if they do the annual report | Service State fee | DKK 670 | Not stated. Ask them. | The formation is free only if Accountview prepares your annual report. The starter pack comes with Lunar and a discount on Dinero or e-conomic. Free requires them to do your annual report. Then you are not using Sparro. Accountview promotes Dinero and e-conomic, which compete with Sparro, and gets a discount for their customers. The order here is not paid for. |
| Flexum via Lunar and The RampFree, with Lunar and a virtual office | Service State fee Virtual office at Flexum | DKK 670+ virtual office | Requires Lunar to approve you. | Free requires Lunar as your bank and a virtual office at Flexum, which you pay for. If Lunar turns you down, the free route falls away. We may be paid if you choose The Ramp and Lunar. The order is not paid for. |
| Flexum via Simple LawNo bank required | Service State fee Service with a virtual office for at least 6 months | DKK 1,645 | Not stated. Ask them. | The prices are from Flexum's page, and whether VAT is included is not clear. You order through Flexum. |
| Dokument24Fixed price | Service State fee | approx. DKK 2,539 | Registration in 1 working day. CVR in 1 to 2 weeks. | You open the bank account yourself afterwards. |
| Legal DeskFastest | Service State fee | approx. DKK 2,856 | CVR in about 48 hours. | Extras and an administration fee on the capital may apply. |
| Sole proprietorship | ||||
| Sole proprietorship on virk.dk | State fee | DKK 0 | About 30 min. with MitID. | No capital, but you are liable with everything you own. |
An ApS also needs in share capital. The money is still yours, just inside the company. The bank account comes on top: see task 3.
Which business type suits you?
Most people start with one of these. The figures come from Danish law, each with its source.
The common types
Valid as of October 6, 2026| Type | Starting capital | Liability | Registration | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMVSmall side business with under in yearly turnover | None | PersonalYou are liable with all you own | Tax accountsNo VAT | |
| Sole proprietorshipJust you, low risk, and you want to start fast | None | PersonalYou are liable with all you own | BookkeepingDigital above two years running | |
| General partnership (I/S)Two or more people running it together and keeping it simple | None | Personal and jointEach owner is liable for all debt | BookkeepingAs a sole proprietorship | |
| ApSPrivate limited company. When a mistake could cost a lot, or investors come in | Stays in the company | LimitedTo what you put in | Annual reportWithin of year end | |
| Holding and operating companyAn ApS that owns your ApS, so assets sit apart from daily business | For each company | LimitedIn both companies | For each company | Annual reportOne per company |
Other types
IVS no longer exists. The entrepreneur company type has been abolished.
Where it most often goes wrong
Four mistakes that cost money. They are easy to avoid once you know them.
VAT
You sell more than without being VAT registered
What happens: You must register at once, and the Danish Tax Agency can claim VAT on what you have already sold. The limit applies to any 12 months in a row.
Sourceskat.dk · Start-up med SKAT: momsBookkeeping
You keep your books in a spreadsheet when the law requires a digital system
What happens: The Danish Business Authority can fine you. The rule covers all companies and personally owned businesses with over in turnover two years running.
Sourceerhvervsstyrelsen.dk · Vejledning om bogføringslovenInsurance
You hire your first employee without workers' compensation insurance
What happens: The fine is the first time. If an employee gets hurt, you pay the compensation yourself.
Sourceaes.dk · Forsikringspligt ved arbejdsulykkerBusiness type
You choose a personal type even though a mistake could cost a lot
What happens: In a sole proprietorship or an I/S you are liable with everything you own privately. In an ApS it is limited to what you put in.
Sourceinfo.skat.dk · Den juridiske vejledning: virksomhedsformer
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The rules change. The plan keeps up.
Every figure in the plan has a source and a date. When a rule changes, the plan is corrected.
Halved
ApS capital was halved
From an ApS needs at least . Many guides still show the old amount.
Widened
Digital bookkeeping for more
The rule now also covers personally owned businesses with over in turnover two years running.
Abolished
IVS no longer exists
The entrepreneur company type was abolished. A guide that offers IVS as an option is out of date.
Questions and answers
Short answers with figures from the official sources. The long answer is in the guide for each type.
How much money do I need to start an ApS?
At least in share capital. The money stays in the company as its own funds, and a bank, accountant or lawyer must document the payment. Registration itself costs .
When do I have to register for VAT?
When you expect to sell more than in any 12 months. Register before you reach the limit.
Can I start a business next to my job?
Yes. Most people start a sole proprietorship. Check your contract for rules on side jobs and add the income to your preliminary tax return.
What does it cost to start a sole proprietorship?
Registration on virk.dk costs . You only pay for what you choose yourself, such as a bank account and a bookkeeping system.
Can I sell as a freelancer without a CVR number?
Yes, if you sell now and then. The income is B income, you pay labour market contribution, and it goes on your preliminary tax return. Unsure if it has become a business? Ask the Danish Tax Agency or an accountant.
Sources
The rules are checked at least every 90 days, the prices every month.
- skat.dkChecked Oct 6, 2026
- erhvervsstyrelsen.dkChecked Oct 6, 2026
- erhvervsstyrelsen.dkChecked Oct 6, 2026
- virk.dkChecked Aug 25, 2026
- Årsregnskabsloven (retsinformation.dk)Checked Aug 27, 2026
- svmn.dkChecked Aug 19, 2026
- skat.dkChecked Oct 6, 2026
- aes.dk
- Arbejdsmarkedsbidragsloven (retsinformation.dk)Checked Sep 28, 2026
- The providers' own price pagestheramp.dk, legaldesk.dk, nordea.dk, revolut.com, accountview.dk, flexum.dk, dokument24.dkPrices checked Oct 6, 2026
The guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Always check virk.dk and skat.dk, or ask an accountant or a lawyer.
A figure with a dotted line has a source: press it to see the source and the date. Yellow means the value is still being checked.
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