
Country Overview
Denmark is a Nordic country located in northern Europe, located southwest of Sweden and due south of Norway and is bordered by the German state (and former possession) Schleswig-Holstein to the south, on Denmark's only land border, 68 km (42 miles) long.
Denmark is ranked 3rd out of 190 countries, and the top location in Europe, in the World Bank’s 2016 Ease of Doing Business index.
In 2015 Denmark was ranked 1st out of 168 countries in Transparency International's latest corruption perception index. Denmark is one of the EU’s best performing economies. It has low inflation, strong growth and relatively low unemployment at 6.2%.
Strengths of the Danish market include easy access to northern European markets via Copenhagen hub airport and high quality motorway network, a well-educated population with a high proportion of university graduates, an advanced telecommunication infrastructure and it takes only 24 hours to establish a company online.
Doing business in Denmark is very similar to doing business in the UK. If your product or service is successful in the UK, there is a good chance you will be successful in Denmark.

About This Guide
This guide aims to provide a route map of the way ahead, together with signposts to other sources of help.
The main objective of this Doing Business in Denmark Guide is to provide you with basic knowledge about Denmark; an overview of its economy, business culture, potential opportunities and to identify the main issues associated with initial research, market entry, risk management and cultural and language issues.
We do not pretend to provide all the answers in the guide, but novice exporters in particular will find it a useful starting point. Further assistance is available from the Department for International Trade (DIT) team in Denmark. Full contact details are available in this guide.
To help your business succeed in Denmark we have carefully selected a variety of essential service providers as ‘Market Experts’ Click Here
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About IOE&IT
An Introduction to the Institute of Export & International Trade
Established in 1935, the Institute of Export & International Trade is the professional membership body representing and supporting the interests of everyone involved in importing, exporting and international trade. Offering a unique range of individual and business membership benefits and a world renowned suite of qualifications and training, the Institute is the leading authority in best practice and competence for businesses trading globally.
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Market Experts
Doing Business in Denmark Guide Market Experts - Please click on the logos below to view our Market Expert profiles and to find out how they can help you to succeed in Denmark!
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Guidance: Open general export licence (information security items) from December 2019
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Guidance: Open general export licence (low value shipments) from December 2019
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Guidance: Open general export licence (export for exhibition: military goods) from December 2019
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Guidance: Open general trade control licence (category C goods) from December 2019
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Guidance: Open general export licence (cryptographic development) from December 2019
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Guidance: Open general export licence (export after repair/replacement under warranty: dual-use items) from June 2019
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Guidance: Open general export licence (technology for dual-use items) - from June 2019
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Guidance: Open general trade control licence (trade and transportation: small arms and light weapons) - from December 2019
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