Startup‑Friendly Legal Firms
  • Highbridge
    A boutique law firm in Copenhagen focusing exclusively on startups, growth companies and venture capital. Lawzana notes that Highbridge helps entrepreneurs with equity splits, term sheets, IP protection, incentive schemes and funding agreements, and that the team speaks both Danish and English. The firm was founded in 2016 and has about 50 employees. Highbridge offers fixed‑fee packages and emphasises transparent, startup‑friendly pricing.
    highbridge.dk
  • Mazanti‑Andersen (Mazanti Transactions)
    One of Denmark’s most experienced venture capital practices. Mazanti’s venture team includes five partners primarily engaged in venture and seed capital transactions; they assist founders, angel investors and funds with funding rounds, convertible debentures, SAFE‑type notes, incentive programmes and exit transactions. Client testimonials describe Mazanti as “the most specialised law firm in the Nordics on venture capital” and praise its dynamic, agile approach.
    Services are offered in Danish and English.
    mazanti.dk
  • Kromann Reumert
    Denmark’s largest full‑service law firm (≈300 attorneys) with offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus and London. Rather than a dedicated startup practice, it provides broad corporate, commercial, IP, employment and financing advice to companies of all sizes. Its size, international network and deep expertise make it a good choice for later‑stage startups requiring full‑service support.
    kromannreumert.com
  • NORDIA Law
    A pan‑Nordic law firm with offices in Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Helsinki, Oslo and Stockholm. NORDIA is known for its flexible billing structure: it will establish your company and defer invoicing until you have secured your first external financing round. Its startup team assists with incorporation, shareholder agreements, IP, employment contracts, commercial agreements, funding rounds and M&A. The firm prides itself on having modern, straightforward lawyers across the Nordic region and operates in Danish and English.
    nordialaw.com
Startup‑Friendly Accounting Firms & Platforms
  • e‑conomic (Visma)
    Denmark’s most widely used online accounting software. Visma’s ESG report shows that e‑conomic had 193,000 customers in 2023 (up from 174,500 in 2022), covering more than half of the Danish market. The cloud‑based platform offers invoicing, bank and payroll integrations, multi‑user access and a multi‑language interface.
    e-conomic.com
  • Dinero
    A popular online bookkeeping tool with approximately 40,000 active users (partners.dandomain.dk). Dinero’s Starter plan is free until annual revenue exceeds 100,000 DKK; the free tier allows unlimited entries and invoices. Paid plans provide additional features like bank reconciliation and payroll support.
    Dinero supports Danish and offers English assistance.
    dinero.dk
  • Billy
    A cloud accounting program targeting freelancers and small businesses. Interviews with Billy’s CPO report around 30,000 active users. The free tier allows 3 invoices and 10 expense entries per month and includes VAT reporting and basic support; higher‑tier plans remove these limits and add features such as invoice reminders and credit note handling.
    billy.dk
  • Meneto
    A subscription‑based “accounting‑as‑a‑service” provider. With Meneto, each client gets a dedicated accountant and bookkeeper plus a free accounting program . Entrepreneurs send receipts via the app or web, and Meneto handles bookkeeping, VAT filing reminders and annual reporting. Pricing starts at DKK 1,095 per month (depending on document volume), and unlimited support is included.
    meneto.dk
  • Beierholm
    One of Denmark’s largest SME‑oriented accounting firms. Beierholm employs about 2,000 staff and 141 partners and operates more than 40 offices across the country. In addition to full‑service accounting, payroll and tax compliance, Beierholm offers a free two‑hour advisory session for startups, covering company structure, budgeting, VAT and tax matters. Entrepreneurs can book this consultation online.
    beierholm.dk
Free or Low‑Cost Legal Support Platforms
  • Iværksætterretshjælpen (Entrepreneur Legal Aid)
    A volunteer initiative run by law and business law students. The service provides free written advice on business law, employment law, GDPR and contract questions; students can review drafts such as founders’ agreements, NDAs and lease contracts. All assistance is 100 % free and voluntary and may take a few weeks due to case research.
    The programme is backed by Aarhus University and is delivered in Danish.
    ivsr.dk
  • Erhvervsjuridisk Retshjælp (EJRH)
    A pro‑bono legal clinic operated by cand.merc.jur. students from Copenhagen Business School. EJRH provides free business law advice to entrepreneurs and small enterprises. According to a 2022 report, the clinic assists over 200 small businesses each year and offers consultations every Tuesday from 17:00–19:30 at Frederiksberg Court. Services include help with company law, contracts and regulatory compliance, and are provided in Danish.
    ejrh.dk
  • LegalHero (part of Lexly)
    A digital platform offering on‑demand legal services at fixed prices. Clients can obtain standardised documents and access pre‑vetted lawyers via the online marketplace. After Lexly’s acquisition of LegalHero, the combined network includes about 500 lawyers (around 120 working through LegalHero) to handle contracts, IP, GDPR and other needs. Services are delivered in Danish and English.
    lexly.com
  • DI Startup (Dansk Industri)
    The Confederation of Danish Industry offers a two‑year free startup membership for new companies meeting specific criteria: the company must be under five years old, have hired its first employee or be in the process of doing so, employ no more than four full‑time staff, have not entered into a collective agreement and hold a Danish CVR number. Membership provides access to DI’s network of over 20,000 member companies, legal expertise on employment law and scaling, and events focused on growth and innovation. DI also acts as a political advocate for entrepreneurs.
    danskindustri.dk
  • Danske Iværksættere (Danish Entrepreneurs Association)
    A non‑profit association established in 1985 that focuses on advocacy, events and inspiration for its 17,000+ members. While not a legal service provider, the association offers a knowledge hub, conferences and lobbying efforts to improve conditions for entrepreneurs.
    dkiv.dk
Legal Template Resources
  • Legal Desk
    An online self‑service platform that allows entrepreneurs to form companies, draft contracts and handle legal paperwork digitally. Legal Desk automates company formation (such as ApS) and contract creation by guiding users through a questionnaire; the platform then generates the necessary documents ready for e‑signature. According to company information, Legal Desk facilitates a significant share of new company registrations in Denmark (around one‑third) and serves over 350,000 users. Services are offered in Danish with guides in English.
    legaldesk.dk
  • StartupTools (Sweden) & WISE Convertible
    StartupTools provides free model agreements and term sheets for startups, primarily designed for Swedish law. A law thesis explains that the WISE convertible is a Swedish adaptation of Y Combinator’s SAFE note built around warrants to comply with Swedish company law. These templates are intended for Swedish startups and are not directly applicable in Denmark. Users should consult Danish legal counsel before adapting them.
    startuptools.org
  • Contractbook
    A Danish legal‑tech platform offering 150+ free contract templates (NDAs, employment contracts, sales agreements, etc.) that users can customise, e‑sign and store online. The templates and contract management workflow are free . Contractbook supports Danish, English, German, Swedish and Norwegian languages and integrates with digital signature solutions.
    contractbook.com
  • DVCA Standard Documents
    There is no public evidence that the Danish Venture Capital Association (DVCA) publishes its own model term sheets or shareholder agreements. Most early‑stage deals in Denmark rely on international templates from organisations such as NVCA (USA) or BVCA (UK). Entrepreneurs may consult these widely used documents or seek counsel from a lawyer.
    digital-venture-capital-association
Compliance & Regulatory Assistance
  • Virksomhedsguiden / BusinessInDenmark
    The official government portal provides a step‑by‑step guide for entrepreneurs. It explains how to choose a company type, register via the Danish Business Authority’s “Start Company” self‑service, pay fees, obtain a CVR number and register for VAT. The site links to local Business Hubs that offer free one‑on‑one counselling and provides checklists on taxation, employer obligations and licensing.
    businessindenmark.virk.dk
  • Erhvervsstyrelsen (Danish Business Authority)
    This authority manages the Central Business Register (CVR) and oversees the online registration and compliance platform Virk. It aims to make it easy to operate a business in Denmark and offers guidance on establishing and running companies. Through Virk, entrepreneurs can register new companies, file annual reports and report changes in directors or shareholders.
    danishbusinessauthority.dk
  • Skattestyrelsen (Danish Tax Agency)
    Skattestyrelsen provides free guidance services for new businesses, including videos, online webinars with live Q&A via chat and telephone consultations. The webinars cover VAT, tax, accounting and bookkeeping, and there is a “Start up with tax” guide. All services are free.
    skat.dk
  • Datatilsynet (Danish Data Protection Authority)
    In partnership with Dansk Erhverv, Dansk Industri and SMVdanmark, Datatilsynet launched a new 7‑step GDPR guide for small businesses. The guide includes concrete examples, a comprehensive FAQ and easy‑to‑understand descriptions of GDPR concepts. It aims to make compliance accessible for companies without in‑house legal expertise and is complemented by webinars and case examples.
    datatilsynet.dk
  • Wired Relations
    A Copenhagen‑based RegTech company offering a privacy management platform for governance, risk and compliance (GRC). The tool supports multiple frameworks—GDPR, ISO 27001 and the EU NIS2 directive—and provides modules for data mapping, risk assessments, privacy impact assessments (DPIAs), incident management and task tracking. Wired Relations helps startups build sustainable GRC programmes and maintain documentation.
    wiredrelations.com
  • DPOrganizer
    A Swedish privacy‑management tool marketed as “the privacy pro’s toolkit.” DPOrganizer enables businesses to map data flows, run e‑learning, plan privacy activities and manage DPIAs and incidents (dporganizer.com, dporganizer.com). It is used in 20+ countries and offers professional legal services for complex GDPR and CCPA compliance.
    dporganizer.com