FDI in figures

In recent years, foreign direct investment stock in Denmark has increased sharply. Despite the effects of international financial crisis, the country is ranked 24th in the world, in terms of domestic FDI and 17th for FDI stock abroad.

Why you should choose to invest in Denmark

Strong points

This Scandinavian state's main advantages are:
- A skilled and multilingual workforce;
- Political stability;
- A high purchasing power;
- Well developed infrastructures;
- Great flexibility;
- One of the most advanced telecommunication infrastructures in Europe. The country is a world leader in the use of PCs, Internet and Broadband; and
- A relatively low company taxation rate (25%). Aditionally, expatriates can benefit from a special tax regime.

Weak points

The country's main weak points are:
- A relatively high income tax rate;
- A limited domestic market;
- An economic system that is too dependent on the international situation; and
- A currently damages economy.

Government measures to motivate or restrict FDI

The laws and regulations implemented by the government in recent years are orientated towards more openness and are non-discriminatory. The Danish government has concentrated its efforts on the improvement of general investment conditions and on reducing structural obstacles to market access. Significant progress has been made in privatization, de-monopolization and competitiveness.
In the eyes of the investors, Denmark has the advantage of being strategically geographically situated. It is a natural doorway to Scandinavian countries and the Baltic region.

Bilateral investment conventions signed by Denmark

As of December 2004, Denmark has concluded investment protection agreements with the following 41 countries: Albania, Argentina, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Chile, China, Croatia, Egypt, Estonia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nicaragua, North Korea, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.

Procedures relative to foreign investment

Freedom of establishment

High.

Acquisition of holdings

A majority holding interest in the capital of a local company is authorized.

Competent organization for the declaration

Finding assistance for further information

Investment aid agency

Invest in Denmark
Federation of Danish Investment Associations

Other useful resources

Danish statistics
Ministry of economic and business affairs