VAT rates 2026

VAT rates in Denmark

The standard VAT rate in Denmark is 25%.

Standard rate

25%

Denmark VAT calculator

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Which rate applies?

The standard rate of 25% applies to most goods and services. Denmark has no general reduced rate; some supplies are exempt or zero-rated.

Selling to Denmark from another country

B2B sales of goods and services between VAT-registered businesses in different EU countries are usually invoiced without VAT under the reverse charge. You must check that your customer's VAT number is valid, ideally when they place the order, and keep the result as proof. Validate a Denmark VAT number or use the bulk VAT validator.

Rates from the open-source ibericode/vat-rates data set, updated October 1, 2026. Always confirm rates with the national tax authority before relying on them.

Frequently asked questions

What is the VAT rate in Denmark?

The standard VAT rate in Denmark is 25%.

How do I calculate VAT in Denmark?

Multiply the net price by 25% to get the VAT, or by 1.25 to get the gross price. To get the net price from a gross price, divide by 1.25. The calculator on this page does it for every rate.

What does a Denmark VAT number look like?

DK + 8 digits, e.g. DK13585628. See the Denmark VAT number format.

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{
  "country_code": "LU",
  "vat_number": "26375245",
  "format_valid": true,
  "checksum_valid": true,
  "registration_info": {
    "is_registered": true,
    "name": "AMAZON EUROPE CORE S.A R.L.",
    "address": "38, AVENUE JOHN F. KENNEDY\nL-1855  LUXEMBOURG",
    "checked_at": "2023-01-11T12:30:28.000000Z"
  }
}

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