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Start-up Denmark

A Danish residence-and-work scheme for foreign entrepreneurs who want to establish and run an innovative growth company in Denmark. The business concept must first be approved by an expert panel under the Danish Business Authority, and the scheme has a national annual cap.

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Who it's for

Third-country entrepreneurs (alone or in a team of up to three on a shared business plan) with an innovative, scalable business idea.

Key requirements

Business concept approved by the Danish Business Authority's expert panel before applying
Business must be innovative with growth potential (routine retail/restaurant/trading excluded)
Applicant must be an owner who actively runs the business (no passive investors)
Documented funds to support yourself (and family) during the stay

How ACME helps

Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.

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