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Practical guides on contracts, inheritance, tenancy and digital signing — written so you can act on them without a lawyer.
Lasting vs. general power of attorney: differences
Understand the difference between a lasting and a general power of attorney: when each is relevant, what they can do and what the limits are. A complete comparison.
Confidentiality agreement with a consultant: what should it contain?
Guide to NDAs with consultants and freelancers. How does it differ from an employment NDA? Which clauses matter most, and how does the Trade Secrets Act fit in?
Hiring your first employee: a complete legal checklist
A complete checklist for hiring your first employee in Denmark: CVR registration, employment contract, pension, holiday law, insurance and GDPR step by step.
Distribution agreement: a guide to dealer agreements (2026)
What is a distribution agreement, and what should it contain? A guide to exclusivity, territory, prices, termination and EU competition rules under Danish law.
Severance agreement: payment and garden leave
Learn all about severance agreements in Denmark. Payment, garden leave, suspension, section 2a of the Salaried Employees Act, tax and unemployment-benefit consequences.
Subcontract agreement: contracts in construction
A complete guide to subcontract agreements: what the contract should contain, AB 18, liability, delay, defects and payment in subcontractor relationships.
Settlement declaration: what and how?
A settlement declaration concludes a dispute and is legally binding on both parties. Learn what it must contain, when to use it, and what happens on breach.
Data processing agreement: requirements, content and template (GDPR 2026)
Data processing agreement guide: understand when you are required to have a DPA, what it must contain under GDPR article 28, and the rules on third-country transfers.
Employment contract template: free and correct
Download a free employment contract template that complies with the employment-certificate law. Learn which fields are mandatory, and create the contract in minutes with LegalDock.
Digital document management for Danish auditors
Digital document management is the key to an efficient, GDPR-compliant audit firm. Learn what it takes, and how LegalDock solves it for legal documents.
Bankruptcy petition: who can file, and what happens?
A bankruptcy petition is a formal request to the probate court to declare a person or business bankrupt. Learn when bankruptcy can be petitioned, what the process involves and the alternatives.
Demand letter and collection warning
A guide to the demand letter and collection warning in Denmark. Learn what to write, deadlines, fees, collection costs and when to move on to debt collection or the enforcement court.
Marital property agreement: separate property guide
Everything about the Danish ægtepagt (marital property agreement): what it is, when you need one, what it can contain, the requirements for notarisation and registration, and what it costs. Protect your assets in divorce or death.
Subletting: rules, requirements and pitfalls for tenant and sublessor
Want to sublet your home? The rules for partial and full subletting in Denmark, requirements for the sublease contract, the landlord's objection, rent, deposit and your rights.
Legal requirements for restaurants and cafés in Denmark
A complete guide to legal requirements for restaurants and cafés: employment contracts, commercial leases, liquor licence, food approval, KODA and the GDPR.
Capital increase in an ApS: step by step
A guide to a capital increase in an ApS: the legal requirements, the process step by step, the documents you need, and what auditors and owners should know.
Cooperation agreement: what should it contain?
A complete guide to cooperation agreements in Denmark: what a cooperation agreement should contain, when it is needed, and how to avoid the typical pitfalls.
Shareholders' agreement template for your company
Learn what a shareholders' agreement should contain for your ApS or A/S, and avoid the classic mistakes when you have several owners in a company.
Property purchase agreement: what to know
A property purchase agreement is the central legal document in the sale and purchase of real property in Denmark. Learn what it contains, what you can negotiate, and when you are bound.
Loan agreements between businesses
A guide to loan agreements between businesses in Denmark: what the agreement should contain, interest, tax, security, shareholder loans (s. 210 and s. 16 E) and loan vs. capital contribution.
Influencer agreements and marketing law
Everything about influencer agreements and advertising disclosure in Denmark: the Marketing Practices Act, the Consumer Ombudsman's requirements, what the contract needs, and what happens on a breach.
Commercial lease: renting business premises
Complete guide to the commercial lease: the rules of the Commercial Tenancies Act, adjustment to market rent, termination, VAT and the most important differences from residential letting.
Move-out report: rules for tenant and landlord
Everything about move-out inspections and reports in Denmark. When is the landlord obliged, what can be required reinstated, normal wear vs. damage, the deposit and the rent tribunal.
Confidentiality and the duty of loyalty as an employee in Denmark
What are confidentiality and the duty of loyalty for employees? A review of the legal rules, when they apply, and what the employment contract should say.
Partnership agreement: the I/S and joint liability
A complete guide to partnership agreements in Denmark: what an I/S is, joint and personal liability, what the agreement should contain, and I/S vs. ApS.
Freelance contract: what the company should secure
What must the company get right when using freelancers? IP rights, tax status (freelancer vs. employee), confidentiality and limitation of liability.
Employment contract for part-time employees
Everything about employment contracts for part-time employees in Denmark. Legal requirements, pro-rata rights, moving to full-time and the mistakes employers make.
Compensation for personal injury: your rights
Complete guide to personal-injury compensation in Denmark. Types of compensation under the Liability for Damages Act, degree of injury, loss of earning capacity, insurance claims and deadlines.
Transferring a tenancy: subletting and transfer
A guide to transferring a tenancy and subletting in Denmark: when a tenant may, the landlord's requirements, the sublet agreement and rights on death and divorce.
NDA template: what should it contain?
Learn what a confidentiality agreement (NDA) should contain, when you need one, and how to write one that actually holds up.
API integration for accounting firms
Learn how your accounting firm integrates LegalDock's API and starts generating legal documents programmatically. A guide with curl and TypeScript.
Shareholders' agreement: a guide for A/S owners
What is a shareholders' agreement, and when do you need one? Learn what it should contain, how it differs from an ejeraftale, and how to avoid the classic pitfalls.
The annual report: legal pitfalls to know
A guide to the annual report and the legal pitfalls SME owners most often meet: management statements, missing documentation, shareholder loans and the accountant's role.
Articles of association for an ApS: requirements, content and template 2026
Everything about articles of association for an ApS: what they must contain under section 28 of the Companies Act, the key provisions, typical mistakes and how to amend them.
Complaining about a tradesperson: faults 2026
A guide to complaining about a tradesperson in Denmark: complaints, documentation, the right complaint boards and your consumer rights over defective work.
Transfer agreement: assets, IP and contracts
What is a transfer agreement, and when should you use one? Learn about transferring assets, intellectual property and contracts, including key clauses and practical tips.
Articles of association: the complete guide to the ApS and A/S
A complete guide to articles of association for the ApS and A/S: legal requirements under section 28 of the Companies Act, content, management models, amendment and registration with the Business Authority.
Starting an ApS in 2026: a complete guide to forming a company
A step-by-step guide to forming a private limited company (ApS) in Denmark in 2026. Capital requirements, articles, registration, board requirements and documents you need in order.
Forpagtning: leasing a business, land or property
Everything about forpagtning agreements in Denmark: leasing agricultural land, restaurants and businesses, including the Agricultural Holdings Act, price, term, tax and termination.
LegalDock vs. a lawyer: is the alternative enough?
Compare online legal documents with traditional legal assistance. When is an alternative to a lawyer sufficient, and when should you pay for advice?
Guarantee: when is the guarantor liable?
A guide to guarantee declarations in Denmark: the difference between a simple and a guarantor-as-principal guarantee, the guarantor's risk and rights, and what the declaration should contain.
Employment contracts for the self-employed
Self-employed and about to hire your first employee? Learn what the employment contract must contain, what Danish law requires, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
The director's contract in Denmark: complete guide 2026
Everything you need to know about directors' contracts in Denmark: the difference between director and salaried employee, notice period, severance pay, non-compete clause and personal liability.
Freelancer and tax: contract requirements for tax matters in 2026
What should your freelancer contract contain about tax? VAT liability, B-tax, invoicing requirements and tax pitfalls for the self-employed in Denmark.
Company law for SMEs: the most important rules you need to know
What is company law, and what does it mean for you as the owner of an ApS? Learn the director's liability, the role of the general meeting and the rules that apply to your company.
Employment certificate vs. contract: the difference
Employment certificate or employment contract? Understand the legal difference, when you are entitled to what, and what the 2023 changes to the rules mean for you.
Association bylaws: form an association
Everything about association bylaws in Denmark: what the bylaws must contain, rules for the general meeting, board, grants and dissolution.
House rules for rentals
Everything about house rules for landlords and tenants: what house rules may contain, when they are binding, and the consequences of a breach.
Construction and tradesperson agreements
Everything about construction contracts and tradesperson agreements in Denmark. Learn about AB Forbruger 2018, your rights, fixed price vs. work on account, and what the agreement must contain.
Non-compete clauses: rules, duration, compensation
Understand the rules for non-compete clauses in Denmark: when they are valid, the compensation rates (40/60% and 16/24%), the maximum duration and what the Employment Clauses Act requires.
Purchase agreement in a business transfer
A guide to the business purchase agreement in Denmark: share deal vs. asset deal, due diligence, warranties, limitation of liability and the legal pitfalls.
Statutory declaration (tro og love): when and how to use it
What a tro og love (statutory) declaration is, when to use it, what it must contain, and the criminal consequences of a false declaration under sections 161 to 163 of the Danish Criminal Code.
IT service contract: support and service agreements
A complete guide to IT service contracts: SLA, support agreements, uptime, limitation of liability, GDPR and exit terms for software and systems.
Holiday pay and the Holiday Act: your rights
Everything about holiday pay, the holiday supplement and the Holiday Act: accrual, concurrent holiday, transfer, payment and your rights as an employee in Denmark.
Payslip: requirements and rules in Denmark 2026
A complete guide to payslip requirements in Denmark: what a payslip must contain, the employer's duties, digital payslips and what to do about errors.
Share transfer: how to sell shares in an ApS or A/S
A complete guide to transferring shares in Danish companies. Learn about right of first refusal, valuation, the shareholders' agreement and the tax rules on a share sale.
Deposit agreement: when and what to include
A deposit agreement governs the payment and repayment of a deposit. Learn when you need a separate deposit agreement, what it must contain, and which rules apply.
The rental contract 2026: a complete guide for landlords and tenants
A complete guide to the rental contract in 2026: legal requirements, Standard form A 10th edition, deposit, termination and your rights as landlord and tenant under the Rent Act.
Dismissing an employee: rules, notice and template (2026)
Learn the rules for fair dismissal of an employee, notice periods under the Salaried Employees Act, garden leave and severance pay, and avoid the costly mistakes.
Inheritance without a will: what happens to your estate in Denmark?
What happens to your estate if you die without a will? Learn about the statutory order of succession, the three classes of heirs, the spouse's rights and the compulsory portion, and what you can change with a will.
Privacy policy for websites: a GDPR guide
What must your website's privacy policy contain? A complete GDPR guide to privacy policies for businesses and webshops in Denmark, with examples and a checklist.
Wills and inheritance in Denmark: how to protect your loved ones
Understand the rules on wills and inheritance in Denmark. Learn about forced heirship, the free share, witness wills vs. notarial wills, and when you should make one.
Save on legal documents: template or lawyer?
What do legal documents cost at a lawyer, and when is a template sufficient? An overview of prices and a rule of thumb for when to use a lawyer.
Business transfer: rules and due diligence
A complete guide to business transfers in Denmark: the Business Transfer Act and employees' rights, asset deal vs share deal, due diligence and the transfer agreement.
A will for cohabitants: protect your partner without marriage
A guide to wills for unmarried cohabitants in Denmark. The Inheritance Act's rules, what cohabitants do not inherit, the extended cohabitants' will and how to secure your partner legally.
Non-compete clauses in a business sale: rules and content
What applies to non-compete clauses in a business sale? The rules, requirements and pitfalls of non-competes in a business transfer under contract and competition law.
Custody: joint and sole custody
Understand the rules on custody in Denmark. What is joint custody, residence and contact? A complete guide based on the Parental Responsibility Act.
The rental contract: your rights as a tenant in Denmark
The rental contract and tenant rights: everything you need to know about rent agreements, deposit, termination and your legal rights as a tenant under the Rent Act.
Temp and on-call agreements: flexible employment
A guide to temps and on-call workers in Denmark: the rules under the Employment Certificate Act and the Temporary Agency Work Act, what the contract must contain, and the rights of flexibly employed staff.
Rent regulation 2026: what landlords and tenants need to know
Everything about rent regulation: the rules for setting rent, the value of the leased property, cost-based rent, the net price index and your rights. Under the new Rent Act and Housing Conditions Act.
Contact agreement: a complete guide to child contact agreements in Denmark
A guide to the contact agreement in Denmark: what it should contain, typical contact arrangements (7/7, 9/5, 10/4), and how to make a contact agreement after divorce or separation.
Employee handbook: legal requirements and content
What should an employee handbook contain in Denmark? A guide to required policies, content and how the handbook relates to the employment contract.
Buying a home in Denmark: legal documents and checklist
A complete checklist of the legal documents in a Danish home purchase: purchase agreement, condition report, deed, conditions and when you need a lawyer.
Employment contracts: a guide for employers
A complete guide to employment contracts in Denmark. Legal requirements, the 2023 employment-certificate law, probation, notice periods, the Salaried Employees Act and the most common mistakes.
Private loans: documenting a family loan
A guide to documenting private and family loans in Denmark. Avoid tax problems with a correct promissory note and an interest-free on-demand loan. Rules, gift duty and formal requirements explained.
How to create a partnership agreement
A step-by-step guide to creating a partnership agreement (I/S) in Denmark: the key terms, the sections of the agreement, registration, and the mistakes to avoid.
Rental contract for landlords: Danish tenancy rules
A complete guide to rental contracts for landlords in Denmark: legal requirements, deposit, setting the rent, termination rules and the mistakes to avoid.
Procuration and signatory power explained
A complete guide to procuration and signatory power in Danish companies: what is procuration, who can bind the company, what is the difference, and what must be registered in CVR?
Licence agreement: a guide to IP rights
Understand what a licence agreement is, when you need one, which clauses are decisive, and how to avoid the typical pitfalls of licensing software, trademarks and IP.
Form an ApS in Denmark: a complete step-by-step guide 2026
How to form an ApS in Denmark. Capital requirements, formation document, articles, registration with the Business Authority and the documents you need from day one.
Due diligence on a business purchase: a guide
Learn what due diligence involves when buying a business in Denmark: legal, financial and commercial checkpoints, documents and pitfalls you must not overlook.
Power of attorney: when and how to make it
A power-of-attorney guide: what a power of attorney is, when you need one, which types exist and how to make a valid one in Denmark.
Tenant rights: a complete guide to the Rent Act in Denmark
Understand your rights as a tenant in Denmark. A complete guide to the Rent Act's rules on the rental contract, rent, deposit, maintenance, termination and move-out.
Parental purchase: tax, tenancy and pitfalls
Complete guide to parental purchase in Denmark: tax rules (business tax scheme vs capital return), tenancy-agreement requirements, financing, the 15/20% rule on sale, and the biggest pitfalls.
Consultancy agreement: a guide to the contract
Everything you need to know about consultancy agreements: what the contract should contain, consultant vs. employee, limitation of liability, IP rights, VAT and termination.
The home-purchase agreement: what to know before you sign
Complete guide to the home-purchase agreement in Denmark: right of withdrawal, conditions, passing of risk and what to check before you sign the biggest deal of your life.
Debt collection and the reminder procedure
A guide to debt collection in Denmark: from reminder to collection, reminder fees (DKK 100, s. 9 b), default interest, the collection notice and your rights as a debtor.
Right of withdrawal and complaints for consumers
Complete guide to the right of withdrawal, returns and complaints in Denmark. Online vs. shop, the 14-day period, the 2-year complaint right, the presumption rule and what you can claim for defects.
Freelancer service agreement: client contracts
Everything about freelancer service agreements for fixed clients: retainer agreements, ongoing collaboration, payment security, rights and termination. The difference from a consultancy agreement.
Cooperative housing contract: a complete guide to buying and selling (2026)
Everything about the cooperative housing contract: what it must contain, what to check before signing, and what sets it apart from an ordinary property purchase agreement.
Fixed-term employment contract: the rules
Everything about fixed-term employment in Denmark: when it is lawful, the requirements for the contract, renewal, rights and pitfalls.
Construction contract: a guide to building contracts
Everything about construction contracts in Denmark: types (main, trade, turnkey), AB 18, key clauses on price, timetable and liquidated damages, dispute resolution and the most common mistakes for client and contractor.
Sponsorship agreement: a guide to sponsorship contracts in Denmark 2026
Everything about sponsorship agreements in Denmark: what the contract should contain, tax on sponsorship, rights and obligations, and when is sponsorship deductible?
Confidentiality agreement template: an NDA for your business
Learn what a confidentiality agreement (NDA) must contain in Denmark: unilateral vs. mutual, duration, consequences of a breach and the Trade Secrets Act.
Dismissing an employee: rules, notice and pitfalls
What do you need to know when dismissing an employee? Learn about notice periods, fair dismissal, garden leave and compensation under Danish law.
Checklist: documents every new business needs
A complete checklist of the legal documents you need in place when you start a business in Denmark. Articles of association, shareholders' agreement, employment contract and more.
Company contract and shareholders' agreement
A guide to company contracts and shareholders' agreements in Denmark: what an owners' agreement should contain, right of pre-emption, drag along, tag along and the key agreements between shareholders.
B2B terms of trade: sales and delivery terms
Everything about B2B terms of trade: what they should contain, the difference from consumer terms, retention of title, limitation of liability, product liability and payment.
Forming an ApS: the documents and steps you need in 2026
Forming an ApS: see which documents you need, what they cost, and how to set up your private limited company correctly from day one.
Acknowledgement of debt: what and when?
An acknowledgement of debt confirms an existing debt in writing. What it contains, when to use it instead of a debt instrument, and what the limitation rules mean.
Co-ownership agreement: buying property together
What is a co-ownership agreement, and why is it important? A guide to co-owning a home, holiday house and property in Denmark, including what the agreement should contain and exit rules.
GDPR for small businesses: a practical compliance guide
A practical GDPR guide for small Danish businesses: your obligations, the 7 key requirements, the most common mistakes and a concrete checklist, without legal jargon.
IP in employment: who owns what?
Who owns inventions, software and creative content made by an employee? The copyright main rule, section 59 for computer programs, invention rights and what the IP clause should contain.
Employment clauses: non-compete and non-solicit
A complete guide to employment clauses for employers: requirements for non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, compensation, duration and enforcement under the Employment Clauses Act.
Deposit and prepaid rent: the rules
Everything about the rental deposit and prepaid rent: maximum amounts, when it must be repaid, what the landlord may deduct, inspections and reports, and what to do if you do not get it back.
Freelancer vs. employee: the legal differences
What legally distinguishes a freelancer from an employee in Denmark? The decisive criteria, the tax and contract consequences and the risk of reclassification.
Lawyer vs. online legal document: which is best for you?
Do you need a lawyer, or is an online legal document enough? A comparison of price, quality and scope so you find the right solution.
The accountant as a growth partner for SMEs: more than just numbers
How your accountant can contribute to growth and legal security in your SME beyond the annual report. A guide to getting the most out of working with an accountant.
Freelancer contract: guide and template
Everything about freelancer contracts in Denmark: what the contract must contain, the classic pitfalls, tax and VAT, and why you should never start an assignment without a written agreement.
Rental contract template: a lawful contract for landlords in 2026
A guide to a lawful rental contract that complies with the Rent Act. Read what the contract must contain and which terms you cannot validly include.
Salaried Employees Act: rights and dismissal
Understand the Salaried Employees Act and your rights: notice periods, pay during illness, severance pay (s. 2a), unfair dismissal (s. 2b) and employment clauses.
Car sale contract: template for a private sale
Everything you need to know about a car sale contract: what it should contain, how to avoid charges and pitfalls in a private car sale, and how to make a bill of sale correctly.
Forming a company: a guide for entrepreneurs
A complete guide to forming a company in Denmark. Learn the difference between an ApS, an A/S and a general partnership, what it costs to form a company, and which documents you need ready from day one.
Shareholders' agreement: what should it contain? A complete guide
Shareholders' agreement guide: learn what a shareholders' agreement (anpartshaveroverenskomst) should contain, and why it is essential to avoid conflicts between co-owners.
5 contracts every business owner should have
The 5 most important business contracts that protect your company from disputes and losses: terms of sale, employment contract, NDA, supplier agreement and consultant agreement.
Terminating a lease as a tenant: notice and rules
A complete guide to terminating a lease as a tenant in Denmark: notice periods, formal requirements, move-out and your rights under the 2022 Rent Act.
Renting out a room: the lease and rules you need to know
A complete guide to renting out a room in Denmark: the lease, the correct tax rules (allowances under sections 15P and 15Q for 2026), subletting rules and the most common mistakes.
How accountants can automate legal documents
Accountants increasingly spend time on legal documents for clients. Learn how automating standard documents saves time and reduces errors.
The board's liability in an ApS
A complete guide to the board's liability in private limited companies. Learn about liability for damages, management liability, board rules of procedure and when board members are personally liable.
Cooperation agreement between two companies: a guide and checklist
What should a cooperation agreement between two companies contain? A guide to the B2B cooperation agreement: responsibility, deliverables, IP rights, competition law and termination.
Cancel a subscription: your rights
A guide to cancelling subscriptions and service agreements in Denmark: binding periods, section 28 of the Consumer Contracts Act, notice periods and your consumer rights.
Employment law 101: the employer's duties
An employment-law guide for employers: understand your duties on contracts, dismissal, holiday, illness and discrimination, and avoid the costliest mistakes.
Copyright in software and digital content
Who owns the copyright to software, apps and digital content in Denmark? A guide to the Copyright Act, section 59, assignment of rights and contract requirements.
Sole proprietorship or ApS? A decision guide
Should you start as a sole proprietorship or set up an ApS? A review of tax, liability, start-up costs and when it pays to change business form.
Freelancer contract: protect yourself
A good freelancer contract protects you against late payment, scope creep and disputes. Learn what your freelance agreement must contain: scope, payment, IP, confidentiality and VAT.
Shareholders' agreement for two owners (50/50)
Two co-founders and no shareholders' agreement? A guide to what an agreement for two owners must contain: decision rules, exit clauses, vesting and deadlock.
IT company: contracts and legal documents
A guide to legal documents for IT companies: data processing agreements, NDA, consultancy agreements, SaaS terms, employment contracts, IP (s. 59) and GDPR compliance.
GDPR data processing agreement for businesses
What businesses need to know about data processing agreements (DPAs): when one is required, what it must contain (Article 28), third-country transfers and B2B considerations.
Power of attorney in Denmark: the complete guide 2026
Everything about powers of attorney in Denmark: general, special and lasting powers of attorney, prokura, validity requirements, revocation and digital powers of attorney.
Cancelling a lease: tenant and landlord rights
Learn the difference between cancellation and termination of a lease. When can a tenancy be cancelled? Valid grounds, procedure and your rights as tenant and landlord.
Probation in employment: rules and contract requirements 2026
A full guide to probation in Denmark: rules for salaried and non-salaried employees, notice periods, rights and what must appear in the employment contract.
GDPR fines in Denmark: what does your business risk?
An overview of GDPR enforcement in Denmark: known Datatilsynet cases, the Article 83 fine levels, the most frequent breaches and what your business can do.
Child support in Denmark: rules, calculation and rates 2026
Complete guide to child support in Denmark: who pays, how the support is calculated, the normal and increased rates in 2026, contact, tax, and what to do if the support is not paid.
Digital bookkeeping and IT security for SMEs
Guide to digital bookkeeping and IT security for SMEs: legal requirements, GDPR, cloud solutions, NIS2 and the legal documents that ensure your business's compliance.
Guardianship in Denmark: rules, types, alternatives
A complete guide to guardianship in Denmark: when it can be established, the types (ordinary guardianship s.5, joint guardianship s.7, deprivation of legal capacity s.6), the process and the lasting power of attorney as an alternative.
Fixed-term lease: rules and pitfalls
When is a fixed-term lease lawful? A guide to the Rent Act's rules on the fixed term, extension, notice and the mistakes landlords make.
Lasting power of attorney (fremtidsfuldmagt): the complete guide to Denmark
Everything about the lasting power of attorney in Denmark: what it is, who can create it, the notary requirement, what it can cover and what it really costs. Avoid guardianship.
Legal documents online: the benefits
Discover the benefits of creating legal documents online. Save time and money with digital document handling, and see when an online solution is the right choice.
General meeting in an ApS: notice, agenda and minutes
A complete guide to the general meeting in an ApS: notice requirements (Companies Act s. 94), agenda, voting rules, minutes (s. 101) and amending the articles (s. 106).
Entrepreneur: legal documents for your startup
An overview of the key contracts your startup needs from day one: founders' agreement, NDA, employment contract, shareholders' agreement, GDPR and more.
Power of attorney for banking and finances
When do you need a banking power of attorney? A guide to powers of attorney for illness, stays abroad, estates and everyday finances, and what the banks require.
Terms of trade for a webshop
A complete guide to terms of trade for webshops in Denmark: consumer rights, the right of withdrawal, the right to complain, information duties and how to complain.
Business transfer: a guide for buyer and seller
Everything you need to know about business transfers in Denmark: asset deal vs share deal, the process step by step, due diligence, pricing and tax on a business sale.
Sale contract: what you should know before you buy or sell
A complete guide to sale contracts in Denmark: what a contract should contain for cars, goods and businesses, and how to avoid the typical pitfalls.
SaaS subscription terms: what should they contain? (2026)
A complete guide to SaaS subscription terms: what they should contain, which clauses protect your business, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
Business charge: pledging assets as security
Everything about the business charge in Denmark: what it is, what can be pledged under section 47c, registration in the Register of Persons, the duty, the chargeholder's rights and priority.
5 mistakes people make when writing legal documents themselves
Avoid the 5 costliest mistakes in self-drafted legal documents. Flawed contracts can be expensive. Learn what to watch out for.
The IVS abolished: what did it mean, and what do you do today?
The entrepreneurial company (IVS) has been abolished, and the deadline to re-register as an ApS expired in 2021. Read what it meant for owners and which business form to choose today.
What is an employment contract?
What is an employment contract? What it must contain under the 2023 Employment Certificate Act, when you are entitled to it (7 days / 1 month), and what to check before you sign.
Divorce and division agreement: step by step
Going through a divorce and division of property? Get a step-by-step guide to the division agreement: what it covers, when you need one, and how to draw it up yourself.
Service agreement: maintenance and ongoing work
A complete guide to service agreements: what the contract should contain, maintenance agreements, service contracts for SMEs, payment terms, price adjustment and termination.
Cookie policy: cookies and GDPR on your website
Complete guide to cookie policy and cookie consent for Danish websites. GDPR requirements for cookies, the cookie banner, and when you need a cookie policy.
Maintenance agreement: what should it contain?
A maintenance agreement governs the servicing and maintenance of property, equipment or systems. Learn what the agreement should contain, and avoid the typical pitfalls.
Breach of contract: your rights and options
A guide to breach of contract in Denmark: definition, remedies, damages, cancellation and what to do when the other party does not keep the agreement.
Separation and divorce in Denmark: the process step by step
What is the difference between separation and divorce? A complete guide to the process in Denmark: application, direct divorce, the separation period, division of property and children.
What is a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)?
What is an NDA? When you need one, what it should contain, what makes it binding in Denmark, and how it relates to the Trade Secrets Act.
Companies Act for entrepreneurs: key rules
Understand the Companies Act and company law in Denmark. Capital requirements, management rules, the general meeting, liability and director's liability, all you need to know as the owner of an ApS or A/S.
Business transfer: employees' rights
What happens to employees in a business transfer? A guide to the Business Transfer Act: automatic transfer, collective agreements, the duty to inform, dismissal and worsened terms.
Employment contract guide: what must it contain? (2026)
A complete guide to the employment contract for employers: what it must legally contain under Danish law, which clauses to consider, and the most common mistakes.
Business succession: a legal and tax guide
A complete guide to business succession: models for transferring a family business, succession (Withholding Tax Act s. 33 C and Share Capital Gains Tax Act s. 34), gift tax and inheritance planning.
NDAs for entrepreneurs: protect your business idea from day one
As an entrepreneur you share your idea with investors, partners and developers. An NDA protects you, but only if it is drawn up correctly. Learn when to use one and what it should contain.
Garden leave: rules and rights
A complete guide to garden leave in Denmark: pay and set-off, the 3-month rule for salaried employees, holiday, non-compete clauses and what the agreement should contain.
Business surety and self-debtor surety
A guide to business surety: the difference between simple and self-debtor surety, what a surety document should contain, the shareholder-loan rules (repealed in 2025) and the risks you should know.
Accountant's guide: help your clients with legal documents
A guide for accountants: how to help your clients get their legal documents in order and position yourself as an all-round adviser, without giving legal advice yourself.
Liquidating a company: voluntary dissolution
A guide to voluntary liquidation of ApS and A/S companies in Denmark: the process step by step, the legal requirements, the documents and what owners and accountants should know.
Formation document and founders' agreement
What is a formation document, and what is a founders' agreement? Learn the difference, what both documents should contain, and how to start your business correctly.
Accounting requirements for SMEs: key documents
An overview of accounting requirements for SMEs in Denmark: the annual report, audit, opting out of audit, legal documents and a compliance checklist for business owners and accountants.
NDAs: protect your business secrets
When do you need an NDA? Learn about confidentiality agreements, their content, duration, and how to protect trade secrets.
GDPR compliance: checklist and 7 key documents
A practical GDPR guide for SMEs and the self-employed: what to do, which documents you need, and a concrete checklist to avoid sanctions.
B2B terms of sale and delivery
Understand terms of sale and delivery for B2B trade in Denmark. Learn about delivery clauses, payment terms, retention of title and limitation of liability.
Conflict-of-interest declaration: when disqualified?
A conflict-of-interest declaration documents potential conflicts in companies and boards. When you are disqualified (Companies Act s. 131), what the declaration needs, and the rules in Denmark.
Division of property on separation and divorce
Understand the rules for division of property in Denmark. What is a division-of-property agreement, what must it contain, and how do you divide your assets on separation or divorce?
Neighbour disputes and the Fences Act
A complete guide to the Fences Act and neighbour disputes in Denmark: rules for hedges, fences, boundaries, noise, trees and mediation. Resolve the conflict without a court case.
Co-ownership contract: joint property rights
A complete guide to co-ownership contracts in Denmark: what a co-ownership agreement should contain, what happens on disagreement, the rules on selling the co-owned property, and when registration is necessary.
Marital property agreements (ægtepagt) and separate property: what to know before you marry
A complete guide to marital property agreements (ægtepagt) in Denmark. Understand the difference between full and partial separate property, and when an ægtepagt makes sense.
Employment certificate: legal requirements
A guide to the employment-certificate requirements in Denmark. What must be stated in writing, when must it be handed over, and what happens if the rules are not met?
GDPR fines 2026: sanctions and compliance checklist
An updated overview of GDPR fine levels, current Datatilsynet trends and a practical compliance checklist for SMEs that want to avoid sanctions.
Voluntary settlement: resolve conflicts without going to court
What is a voluntary settlement and when is it the right solution? On settlement agreements, enforcement under section 478 of the Administration of Justice Act and what the agreement should contain.
Gift deed: rules, gift tax and gifts in Denmark
A complete guide to gift deeds in Denmark: when a gift must be documented, tax-free thresholds for 2026, gifts to children, partners and spouses, advances on inheritance and registration.
Partnership agreement: a guide for partners
Everything about partnership agreements in Denmark: what the agreement should contain, what rights partners have, and how to protect yourself in disputes.
Wills and separate property: how to protect your assets in inheritance
What does separate property mean in a will? A complete guide to separate property, community property and inheritance, including combination separate property, estate duty and protecting assets.
A will for minor children: securing your children's future legally
What is a children's will, and who needs one? Guide to wills with minor children in Denmark: custody, guardianship, inheritance, asset management, and what you can and cannot decide.
Assigning intellectual property (IP)
A complete guide to assigning intellectual property in Denmark: assigning copyright, trademarks, patents and know-how, and what the IP agreement should contain.
Bankruptcy disqualification: who and how to avoid
Everything about bankruptcy disqualification in Denmark: the rules, duration, consequences for directors and what you can do if it is imposed. Based on section 157 of the Bankruptcy Act.
Lawful tax optimisation for SMEs
A guide to lawful tax optimisation for SMEs in Denmark: salary vs. dividend, holding structure, deductions and the legal documents that support your tax choices.
The rent tribunal: how to complain about your landlord
A complete guide to complaining to the rent tribunal: deadlines, case types, rent regulation, move-out settlements and the fee (DKK 367, 2026). Under the new Rent Act and Housing Conditions Act.
Privacy policy for websites: a complete guide 2026
A privacy policy guide: what must a privacy policy contain under the GDPR, how do you write one, and what are the typical mistakes? A complete guide for Danish websites.
Marketing agreement: marketing contracts
A complete guide to marketing agreements in Denmark: what the agreement should contain, IP rights to advertising material, GDPR and how to avoid costly misunderstandings with your agency.
Transport contract: freight and carriage of goods
Everything about transport contracts in Denmark: what a freight agreement should contain, the CMR Convention, liability for goods, delay and compensation.
Inheritance tax in Denmark: rates and planning
Understand inheritance tax in Denmark: who pays, what are the rates, and how can you lawfully reduce the duty with good inheritance planning and a will?
A will without a lawyer: is it valid in Denmark?
Can you write a will without a lawyer? Yes, if you meet the formal requirements. Learn what a valid will requires in Denmark, and when to seek professional help.
Cooperation agreement: a guide to partnerships
Everything about cooperation agreements in Denmark. Learn what a cooperation agreement should contain, when you need one, and the most common mistakes to avoid.
Customer clauses in employment: rules and requirements in Denmark
Everything about customer clauses in employment: validity conditions, compensation, duration and the difference from non-compete clauses under the Employment Clauses Act.
Temp agreements and agencies: rules and rights
A complete guide to temp agreements and temp agencies in Denmark: the equal treatment principle of the Temporary Agency Work Act, the contract with the agency, working-environment responsibility and the temp's rights.
Debt instrument: simple vs. negotiable explained
Everything about debt instruments in Denmark: simple vs. negotiable, when to use them, limitation (10 years) and how to draw up a valid one.
Webshop and retail: legal requirements in 2026
A complete guide to the legal requirements for webshops and retail in 2026: terms and conditions, the right of withdrawal, cookie policy, GDPR, price labelling (prior price) and consumer rights in Denmark.
Cookie policy: declarations and consent
Everything about cookie policy in Denmark: which cookies require consent, what a cookie declaration must contain, CMP and fines for non-compliance.
Shareholders' agreement: how to protect your ownership in a company
Does your company have several owners? Learn why a shareholders' agreement is essential, what it must contain, and how it protects all parties.
The move-in report: requirements, content and completion
The move-in report for landlords and tenants: when it is required (Rent Act s. 90), what it should contain, and why it is decisive on move-out.
Cookie policy: what does GDPR require of your website?
Cookie policy and GDPR: understand the requirements for cookies, consent and the cookie banner on your website. Guide to cookie types, Datatilsynet's guidance and correct implementation.
Terminating a tenancy as a landlord: the rules
A landlord's guide to terminating a tenancy: lawful grounds under the Rent Act, correct notice periods (section 175), formal requirements and the tenant's right to object.
The Bookkeeping Act: requirements for SMEs
Complete guide to the Danish Bookkeeping Act for SMEs: what the law requires, when the digital requirements apply, which documents you must keep, and what you risk by non-compliance.
What is a non-compete clause? Rules and content
A complete guide to non-compete clauses in Denmark: when they are valid, the compensation rates, customer vs. non-compete clauses and enforcement under the Employment Clauses Act.