Is it allowed to operate in a private residence?

The short answer is yes, you must.

BUT

there are some things you need to be aware of before you get started.

In general

In principle, it is permissible to carry out liberal profession In connection with your home, there are just a few points that need to be met.

The company must not have employees and must not cause noise, traffic or other nuisances that exceed the normal for a residential area.

Remember to check the municipality's easements and community plan and see if the business complies with the applicable framework for the area.

Typically it will be prohibited to operate a shop, craft or manufacturing business if the residential area has residential status, you must therefore contact the technical administration of your municipality to obtain permission and for registration in the BBR and the construction case directory for your property.

Rental housing

If you live in rented accommodation, you must have the landlord's approval before setting up your business.

General leases

As a rule, you may only use a public housing lease for living in accordance with the Public Housing Rent Act § 79. However, there are examples where permission has been granted for, for example, daycare activities, contact your housing company before you start setting up your business at a private address if you live in a public housing tenancy, as otherwise you risk having your lease terminated.

Owned or cooperative housing

Contact the owners' association or cooperative housing association to clarify whether it is permissible to conduct business, so that you do not suddenly find yourself with an unpleasant surprise.

If you have employees

In areas zoned for residential purposes, it may be prohibited to have employees, contact the municipality to find out about the exact regulations in your area.

Remember that when hiring staff you need to prepare a workplace assessment (APV), even if it is in a private home, however it is easy to find a template on the web.

What is the alternative

If you are not allowed or wish to have your business registered at your private address, you can use an address service/Virtual Office.

An address service is a virtual company address that you can use to register your business at and which, of course, can also be used for your marketing, etc.

Is a virtual business address legal?

Yes, but there must be a representative of your company at the address who can contact you, therefore you can not just use a PO box as a company address.

The provider of the Virtual Office must be registered in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act, you can see this at cvr.dk whether they are.

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