Coming from North America

Information about the strongholds of Copenhagen and information that is worth observing for companies from North America.

Copenhagen is the largest city in Scandinavia and the capital of the EU-country Denmark. With its strategic location and efficient infrastructure, Copenhagen serves as the major hub and traffic linkage point between the homogeneous and affluent Scandinavian market consisting of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the integrated European economy. 

Danish companies are characterized by an easy-going corporate culture that allows for an open and honest communication. The working environment is democratic and informal, with short communication lines between upper management and the individual employee. Flexibility and dialogue are highly valued among the Danish employees. In addition, most Danes are at ease with communication in foreign languages. About 80% of all Danes speak English.

In the following, you will find more about the strongholds of Copenhagen and information that is worth observing for companies from North America.

Copenhagen - your entry point to Scandinavia

In Scandinavia, the Copenhagen city region has the largest population concentration, and from Copenhagen it is possible to reach 9 million people within a radius of 300 kilometres. As the hub in Scandinavia, Copenhagen offers the best accessibility to the affluent Scandinavian market and the best infrastructure connecting Copenhagen with the European continent and the Baltic Sea region. >> Read more

Competitive labour costs and flexible labour market regulation

Compared to other European countries, employees in Denmark pay the lowest social security contribution, which makes the total labour costs on the Danish labour market highly competitive.

In addition, the system of the Danish labour market is among the most flexible in the world. >> Read more

Residence and work permit application procedures

Compared to most other countries in the world, it is very easy to start and set up business activities in Denmark. It only takes 4 days to start get a company running, and there are no fees to pay to the Danish authorities. Citizens from outside the EU must submit an application for residence and work permits. Denmark has introduced special rules for foreigners with special qualifications in areas with a shortage of Danish labour. >> Read more

Strongholds in life sciences, IT and telecom

The concentration of companies and research institutions in Copenhagen has created a strong platform for business development, especially within biotech and pharmaceuticals, and within IT and telecommunication. >> Read more

Establish the right contact

Copenhagen Capacity has business development managers, who are specialized in consulting North American companies especially within the strongholds of the region: life sciences, IT and telecommunication, and companies considering to establish a Scandinavian headquarters in the region targeting the markets of Scandinavia. In addition, Copenhagen Capacity has agents around North America, who are ready to provide you with more detailed information.

Get in touch with Copenhagen Capacity’s Business Development managers for North America. - see the names above.

Get in touch with Copenhagen Capacity’s agents in your region:

• Canada: Andrew Munk, direct number: +1 514 288 4464
  email: amunk@guidestone.ca

Last updated on: 29-05-2006	<< Back   Top