Coming from Europe

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

In Europe, many country-based companies are beginning to consolidate their operations into sub-regional headquarters or distribution centres in for instance Southern or Eastern Europe, or Scandinavia. Today, a clear majority (80%) of the largest companies in the world with a presence in the Nordic countries define their scope of operations as the Scandinavian/Nordic region.

Companies are beginning to see the advantages in defining Scandinavia as one market consisting of 24 million homogeneous, affluent and productive people with many cultural and linguistic similarities. It is no coincidence that many European companies have chosen to set up their Scandinavian headquarters in Copenhagen. In 2002, Copenhagen was ranked second among all European cities in attracting corporate headquarters (after London).

Copenhagen offers foreign European companies expecting growing Pan-European or Scandinavian business operations a range of strengths.

In the following, you will find more about these strongholds and tailored information that is relevant for European companies that consider developing their business activities in Scandinavia and Denmark.

Easy access for EU citizens

Coming from Europe (EU nationality) makes work and residence permits a relatively easy affair. EU nationals can stay in Denmark for up to 3 months before applying for a residence and work permit. In addition, Denmark is one of the countries in the world where it is easiest to start and set-up business activities. It only takes 4 days to start get a company running and there are no fees to pay to the Danish authorities. >> Read more

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 into the affluent Scandinavian market and the best infrastructure connecting Copenhagen with the 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

Well-educated and bilingual workforce

The well-educated Danish labour force is among the most productive in Europe, and Europeans will find that most Danes are very good at communication in foreign languages. About 80% of all Danes speak English, and in addition, French and German is spoken or understood by a relatively large part of the population. >> Read more

Establish the right contact

Copenhagen Capacity has business development managers, who are specialized in consulting European companies and agents around Europe, and who are ready to provide you with more detailed information.

Get in touch with Copenhagen Capacity’s Business Development managers for your conutry and business:

• Kim Lundberg, Business Development Manager, direct number: +45 33 26 87 26, email: kbl@copcap.com
  (customers services in relation to: Headquaters, Distribution Centres, and Shared Service Centres)
  (UK, France)
• Morten Duedahl, Business Development Manager, direct number: +45 33 26 87 07, email: mdu@copcap.com
  (customers services in relation to: Call Centres and food related projects)
  (Holland, Belgium)
• Jørgen Jessen, Business Development Manager, direct number: +45 33 26 87 18, email: jj@copcap.com
  (customers services in relation to: Headquaters, Distribution Centres and Shared Service Centres)
  (Germany)

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

• Germany, Northern and Central parts: Benny Egholm Sørensen, direct number: +49 511 965 1810,
  email: sc@sorensen-conaulting.com @t-online.de
• Germany, Southern part: Josef Jirauschek, direct number: +49 702294 9397, email: ub.jirauschek@t-online.de
• The Netherlands: Emmie van Halder, direct number: +31 70 322 80 50, email: emmie@taskforceeurope.com
• United Kingdom: Jean Noel Mermet, tel:  +44 20 8457 4347, email: jnmermet@copcap.com

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