Check if a Denmark Company Is Active

Check if a Denmark company is activeSearch the company by name or registration number and read its status field. On CVR, an "active" or "registered" status means the entity is currently on the register; "dissolved", "struck off" or "liquidation" means it is not trading legally.Steps

Find the company Search by name or registration number to open the correct record.

Read the status field The status is the register's own verdict on whether the entity currently exists. Treat anything other than active/registered as a red flag before contracting.

Check the last filing date An entity can be nominally active but years behind on filings. A long gap since the last filing is a warning sign even when the status reads active.

Confirm at the source Status changes propagate from CVR at https://datacvr.virk.dk. For a decision with money attached, confirm there.

Frequently asked questionsHow do I know if a Denmark company is still trading?The register's status field is the authoritative answer. An active/registered status on CVR means the entity is currently on the register. It does not by itself prove the business is operating, so also check the most recent filing date.What does "dissolved" or "struck off" mean?The entity has been removed from the register and can no longer legally trade or enter into contracts. Any invoice or agreement issued under that name after removal should be treated as invalid.Is checking company status in Denmark free?Yes — status is part of the free public record on CVR. No account is needed.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.Source: CVRLast verified: 2026-06-01