CVR-opslag — Det Centrale Virksomhedsregister

Denmark's CVR (Det Centrale Virksomhedsregister / Central Business Register) is one of Europe's most open and accessible business registries. All data is freely available through an API and web portal. Denmark consistently ranks among the easiest countries to do business and has a strong startup ecosystem.

Due diligence teams, B2B sales professionals, and compliance officers use the CVR to verify the legal standing and financial health of Danish entities. Its total transparency makes it a primary source for verifying beneficial ownership and corporate structures in the Nordics.

Denmark is a global leader in open data; the CVR provides almost all data for free, including historical financial statements. The use of 'P-numbers' (Production Units) is unique, as they identify specific physical locations of a business rather than just the legal headquarters.

Anpartsselskab (ApS)

The Danish private limited liability company, requiring lower capital than an A/S.

Aktieselskab (A/S)

A public limited company, typically used by larger entities and required for stock exchange listings.

Produktionsenhed (P-nummer)

A 10-digit number assigned to each physical location where a company carries out business.

Reel ejer

The beneficial owner; Danish law requires companies to register the individuals who ultimately control the entity.

Erhvervsstyrelsen

The Danish Business Authority, the government body responsible for the CVR and business regulation.

• ✗ Confusing the CVR number with the P-number.

  ✓ The CVR number identifies the legal entity, while the P-number identifies the specific physical workshop or office location.

• ✗ Assuming 'Ophørt' status means the data is gone.

  ✓ CVR maintains historical records; 'Ophørt' means the company is ceased/dissolved, but historical reports remain accessible.