medborger_i_danmark_engelsk.pdf - Ny i Danmark

Setting up your own business91Many laws andregulationsDanish society needs people with thenecessary drive and initiative to set uptheir own business. However, establishing anew business takes a good deal of thoughtand preparation. Irrespective of the typeof business, there are a number ofstatutory rules and regulations that youmust know – and comply with.The business must be registered with theregional customs and tax authorities.Financial statements must be reported tothe customs and tax authorities on aregular basis. Restaurants will have toobtain a licence to serve liquor, and thekitchen facilities must meet the standardslaid down by the health authorities. If youhave employees, you must take outindustrial injury insurance and healthinsurance for them. These requirementsaim to protect customers and staff frompoor hygiene conditions, accidents at workand to prevent tax fraud.JOBS AND THE LABOUR MARKETSeek advice beforesetting up in businessBefore taking the plunge into selfemployment,you should take advantage ofthe many opportunities for advice. Forexample, you may contact the vocationalguidance office in your municipality, theenterprise establishment consultant inyour county, the customs and taxauthorities (Told og Skat) and theEmployment Service. On the Internet, youcan get an overview of advisory servicesavailable and information about thestatutory rules and regulations, financingopportunities, etc.