Investment Screening Act

Last updated: 16 May 2024

The Danish Business Authority administered the Danish Investment Screening Act which was entered into force on July 2021, to be applicable for foreign direct investments entering after 1 Sep 2021. The act applies to foreign enterprise possessing or controlling over at least 10 percent of ownership or voting rights or similar control of other means. 

The affected sector includes but not limited to the following: 

  • Defence; 
  • IT and cyber security; 
  • Dual-use products; 
  • Critical infrastructure including energy and transport, and semi-conductors. 

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