The World Bank ranked Denmark number 1 in Europe and number 4 in the world in its 2020 Ease of Doing Business Index, ranking 190 nations worldwide.
Denmark has claimed either top spot or second place among European countries ever since the Doing Business Index was released in 2005.
Worldwide, in 2020, Denmark ranks number four, outperforming its Nordic fellow countries; Norway (no. 9 globally), Sweden (no. 10 globally) and Finland (no. 20 globally).
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“The World Bank ranking confirms that Denmark offers one of the world’s most dynamic and attractive business environments. Denmark is one of the most digital countries in the world, it has an ambitious climate agenda, it is a great place for entrepreneurs, and Copenhagen is ranked one of the best places to live and work”
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Find the full World Bank country profile for Denmark here
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An overall introduction to the many business opportunities the Greater Copenhagen region has to offer.
The purpose of this Practical Guide is to take you through the overall considerations involved in establishing your business in Denmark.