Denmark operates one of the most digitized public sectors in the world, managed by Skattestyrelsen (Tax Agency). For international businesses, the stakes are high: Denmark has a standard VAT rate of 25% with virtually no reduced rates for B2B sectors.
The challenge for global platforms is distinguishing between the CVR-nummer (the main legal entity ID) and the SE-nummer (a sub-entity tax ID used for payroll or specific import duties). Validating the correct ID is essential to avoid rejected invoices and compliance audits.
Introduction
The backbone of Denmark’s fiscal infrastructure is Skattestyrelsen (The Danish Tax Agency). Business registration is managed centrally via the Erhvervsstyrelsen (Danish Business Authority).
For global enterprises, the challenge lies in distinguishing between the CVR-nummer (Legal Entity ID) and the SE-nummer (Administrative Tax ID), and verifying them instantly to ensure legitimate B2B trade.
