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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: CVR

    How do I search the business registry in Denmark?

    Use CVR as a starting source for Denmark, then check its scope for the business form you need. Types can include ApS (Anpartsselskab), A/S (Aktieselskab). A trading name may need a separate source or document; it does not automatically identify a legal entity. Official access requirements vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the trading name you were given

      Start with the name on the invoice, website or contract. It is often a trading name rather than the registered legal name.

    2. 2

      Identify the legal entity behind it

      CVR records the legal entity. Matching a trading name to its registered entity is the whole point of a registry search — the two are frequently different.

    3. 3

      Check the entity type

      Denmark recognises ApS (Anpartsselskab), A/S (Aktieselskab). Entity type determines liability and who is legally responsible, so it matters before you contract.

    4. 4

      Note what the registry does not cover

      Sole traders and unregistered activity may not appear at all. An absent record is not automatically proof of fraud — it can simply mean the business is not required to register.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What does the Denmark business registry cover?

    CVR records ApS (Anpartsselskab), A/S (Aktieselskab). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Denmark business registry by trading name?

    Some sources index trading names; others require the legal name or a separate business-name search. Ask for the contracting entity's legal name and identifier when the relationship is unclear.

    Is a business registry search free in Denmark?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Official searches, records and documents have their own access conditions; check CVR's current terms.

    What if a Denmark business has no registry entry?

    It may not be required to register, or it may be trading under a different legal name. Ask for the registration number directly before assuming either.

    What is a CVR number?

    CVR (Det Centrale Virksomhedsregister) number is an 8-digit unique identifier assigned to every Danish business. Each business unit also gets a P-number (production unit number). CVR numbers are public and freely searchable.

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    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the Denmark company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the CVR (Central Business Register) are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Denmark business registry?

    The CVR (Central Business Register) is the official public register of companies incorporated in Denmark. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://datacvr.virk.dk.

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