A new application system launches on Thursday 9th. Did you already start your application in the old system?
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Live and launch your startup in Denmark
Are you a talented entrepreneur looking to grow a high-impact startup in an entrepreneur-friendly country? This is your chance to get a startup visa. We’ll guide you through the process here.
Why Denmark?
Startup Denmark opens the door to a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem in which you can grow your business
Case
Meet Ritu Jain an American entrepreneur living in Denmark and one of the co-founders of LIfeX.
In 2017, Ritu Jain was approved for Startup Denmark.
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Number 1 in Europe for ease of doing business
— World Bank 2012-2019
How to apply
You are only a few steps away from launching your high-impact startup in Denmark. First, your business plan must be approved by the Startup Denmark expert panel. Second, you must apply for a residence and work permit at the Agency for International Recruitment and Integration. Then you are you’ll be ready to launch and grow your startup in Denmark!
First step
Get your business plan approved
To get approved you need to provide us with a business plan that our panel of independent experts can evaluate and understand on a detailed level. Remember, the expert panel needs to have a clear idea of your business in order to make the best possible evaluation
Second step
Apply for work and residence permit
Your approved business plan entitles you to apply for your residence and work permit at the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration
Third step
Launch your startup in Denmark
When you receive your residence and work permit, you are ready to launch your startup in Denmark and become part of a booming entrepreneurial ecosystem