Denmark entrepreneur startup route
1 current source-backed entrepreneur startup pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-13
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | Founders need a business in Denmark or a Danish branch, an innovative business idea and a credible contribution to economic growth and new jobs. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | The exact official route source states route conditions including: an submit an application to SIRI for a residence and work permit based on the scheme. The scheme can be used by both individuals and teams of up to 3 people who - using a shared business plan - want to start or continue to run a business together in Denmark through or conduct business through a Danish branch of a foreign self-employment business. What are the conditions? You must meet certain conditions in order to be granted a residence permit and run your own business in Denmark based on the Start-up Denmark Scheme. Your business idea must be approved by the Danish Business Authority’s panel of experts Your business or the Danish branch of your foreign business must contribute innovative ideas and potential for development to the Danish business community. Your business idea must be approved by a panel of experts appointed by the Danish Business Authority. You can only apply for a residence and work permit based on the Start-up Denmark scheme when your business idea has been approved. There must be specific Danish business interests speaking in favour of the establishment of your business in Denmark. Normal | Official source |
| Start-up Denmark residence and work permit | The exact official route source states: ss community. Your business idea must be approved by a panel of experts appointed by the Danish Business Authority. You can only apply for a residence and work permit based on the Start-up Denmark scheme when your business idea has been approved. There must be specific Danish business interests speaking in favour of the establishment of your business in Denmark. Normally, it is not possible to be granted a permit for a business or a Danish branch of a business without an innovative potential, e.g. restaurants, retail stores, smaller trade, import and export businesses etc. You can read more about the evaluation criteria for approval of your business idea and submit your business plan electronically on the webportal of the panel of experts . Please note, that a maximum of 75 foreign nationals can be granted a permit based on the scheme per year, i.e. 1 January to 31 December. You must be full or partial owner of the company In order to obtain a residence permit as a self-employed person, you must be full or partial owner of the company. Whether you are considered an owner of the company, is a specific assessment. | Official source |
Official sources
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