Property
Denmark — Property: Legal Checks
Non-EU/EEA buyers need Ministry of Justice permission unless they have permanent residence or five consecutive years of Danish residence; EU/EEA buyers may be exempt in certain circumstances.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark – Foreign citizens' acquisition of property in DenmarkLast reviewed: 2026-10-26
Why this matters
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Key facts
- Non-EU/EEA nationals need either permanent residence in Denmark or five consecutive years of living there to buy property; the rule covers main and secondary residences.
- Permission for non-exempt purchases is granted by the Danish Ministry of Justice.
- EU/EEA nationals may under certain circumstances buy without the Ministry's permission, as may EU/EEA companies that set up subsidiaries or agencies or provide services in Denmark.
- The Department of Civil Affairs (Civilstyrelsen), under the Ministry of Justice, must be contacted in advance by EU/EEA nationals or companies wishing to buy.
- Property purchase deeds carry a stamp tax of a fixed DKK 1,850 (2026) plus a percentage-based element (PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries).