Coming from Scandinavia

Information relevant for Scandinavian companies that consider developing their business activities in Scandinavia and Denmark.

With the bridge across the Øresund it has become very easy to commute between Denmark and Sweden. The Øresund region is the biggest and most densely population metropolitan area in Scandinavia with approximately 3.5 million inhabitants, 2/3 living on the Danish side and 1/3 on the Swedish side of the sound.

With heavy investments in infrastructure, excellent flight connections, the attractive living and working conditions and its geographical location between Scandinavia and Europe, the Øresund region has become one of the most important growth areas in Scandinavia.

The integration process between the Danish and Swedish labour markets is now on the move, and the many companies in the region have now made it a part of their overall recruitment strategy to employ Danish and Swedish employees.

The Øresund region holds the largest number of researchers in the private and public sectors compared to other Northern European regions. In addition, there is a high degree of specialisation, especially within pharmaceuticals, chemicals, biotech, IT and telecommunications. This specialisation has created several regional centres of competence that are attractive for investors.

Nationals of Nordic countries do not need a residence and work permit, but can stay and work freely in Denmark. Below, you will find more about the strongholds of Copenhagen and the Øresund region, and information relevant for Scandinavian companies that consider developing their business activities in Scandinavia and Denmark.

1. The Øresund region – two countries, one region

In the following pages, you can find more information about the Øresund region, the price structures when crossing the Øresund Bridge, and information about the rules and procedures when persons work in Copenhagen and live in Sweden.

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2. 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.

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3. Clusters of competence – Life Science, IT and Food

In the Øresund region, a number of networks within the sectors of life science, IT and the food industry have been established. The networks combine the best of Danish and Swedish research and facilitate co-operation between universities, business sectors, and the public sectors in Denmark and Sweden.

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4. Establish the right contact

Copenhagen Capacity’s business development managers are ready to provide you with more detailed information, and through our local network we can help you to get in touch with Danish authorities, lawyers, accountants and recruitment companies that are located in the region.

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