A modern port for all purposes The Port of Aarhus is Denmark's largest container port with a central location, internationally and domestically. The Port of Aarhus is located east of the city facing the bay of Aarhus. The port is a cluster of maritime service providers covering all aspects of top-of-the-line service in a modern, state- of-the-art port. The port is Denmarks largest container port with a market share of nearly 60, and with an outstanding efficiency the port is one of the most productive in Denmark and Europe as a whole. With an area of approx. 850,000 m 2 and 1,300 m quay the port has the capacity to handle a large number of container ships. In addition, the capacity includes 8 container cranes (gantry cranes), including 4 super post- panamax cranes which can handle the largest containerships in the world. The client base is based on a large number of diversified shipping lines with a total of 15 different services with direct calls on a weekly basis. Furthermore, through a comprehensive train setup Port of Aarhus even covers the Central part of Denmark as well as the Copenhagen area. Port of Aarhus is Denmarks container port! 16 Facts - - Denmarks leading container port with a market share of nearly 60 - - A dozen shipping lines offering 15 weekly services, all with direct calls - - A total of 11 trains per week to and from the Port of Aarhus covering all of Denmark - - Most effective container handling in Europe - - 1,300 m quay with 14 m water depth alongside quay - - 8 gantry cranes, incl. 4 super post- panamax cranes, which can handle the largest ships in the world - - Around 850,000 m 2 area An introduction to the business conditions in Aarhus, Denmark Aarhus provides an ideal platform to create and deliver innovative products and services for your customers. Our city is experiencing unprecedented growth, and the business climate in Denmark is according to international rankings among the best in Europe. You are invited to be part of it. Aarhus in The most business-friendly climate in Europe. Forbes and World Bank 3 A City of the Future Expand your business at the cutting edge of innovation. In Aarhus, we continuously rethink how we do business and how we build the best conditions for businesses. The entire city-region is growing, and new knowledge hubs, innovation centres, infrastructure and technological solu Aarhus is an open and innovative city with a great diversity of people. These strengths help us to maintain growth and development. Jacob Bundsgaard, Mayor of Aarhus 5 Dont just take our word for it ... - Most flexible and liberal hiring/firing practices World Economic Forum - Skilled labour readily available on all levels IMD - World leader in employee- employer co-operation World Economic Forum - No. 1 in the world in worker motivation IMD 6 The best people are easy to find Go headhunting in a city with a highly motivated workforce and very flexible hiring and firing practices. Recruitment possibilities are very attractive when you are in the best- educated city in one of the worlds most well-educated countries. In Aarhus, talent is r Growing talent Education as a platform for progress. Education is a key focus area and a true point of difference for Aarhus. With more than 55,000 students, you will find one of the highest concentrations of students in all of northern Europe, and the general education level is twice as high as i BEUMER Group has been located in Aarhus more than sixty years, which has ensured direct access to highly qualified employees who help us accelerate growth. The high educational level and innovative mindset in Aarhus gives BEUMER Group the competitive advantage we need to succeed. Klaus Schäfer, Ma Aarhus is a very green city with plenty of opportunities, such as the international school and international community. Raising our child in an international setting is very important to us. Venkat Chalapati Employee at Vestas and expat from India 10 You and your family are welcome... ...in a safe city with a full-scale expat environment According to international rankings by IMD, Denmark is at the top of the list when it comes to quality of life. Aarhus offers a high standard of living, an excellent work-life balance and a safe environment for Working smarter to reach further Productivity, research & development and flexibility turn great ideas into solutions with global impact. In Denmark, we reward knowledge and ideas. We believe that quality and design are at the heart of premium products. Our ability to innovate combined with a high 13 Facts - - Aarhus has the largest number of co-working spaces for startups per capita in Denmark. - - All free individual and group business development services for entrepreneurs and companies are taught in both Danish and English. - - The majority of the publicly funded business services are locat Optimal conditions for successful startups and scaleups A strong internationally-oriented startup ecosystem provides startups and scaleups with optimal framework conditions for success. Aarhus has a dynamic startup scene with a great collaborative atmosphere and a large number of inspiring co-work A modern port for all purposes The Port of Aarhus is Denmark's largest container port with a central location, internationally and domestically. The Port of Aarhus is located east of the city facing the bay of Aarhus. The port is a cluster of maritime service providers covering all aspects of top-o 17 A few of the companies located in the greater Aarhus area... 18 Made in Aarhus Aarhus provides an ideal platform to create and deliver innovative products and services for your customers. Here are a few examples. Ingredients and enzymes from DuPont Intelligent heating from Danfoss Sustainable refrigeration from Johnson Controls Innovation in food and enzymes is Innovation District Aarhus provides an ideal platform to develop and deliver innovative products and services. Within this compact geographic area, there are strong companies, knowledge and innovation hubs within food, healthcare, cleantech, ICT and creative industries with a focus on film, fashion Food 1 Agro Food Park Agro Food Park is the international business park for companies, students and scientists, which can deliver growth and competitiveness in the Danish agriculture and food sectors. Agro Food Park is one of Europes strongest centres for innovation and the distribution of knowle Aarhus is the right place for Vestas to attract and retain the right employees for Vestas. Aarhus is an international university city with many bright minds and the city is an attractive place to live in and move to also for our foreign employees. Anders Runevad CEO, Vestas Wind Systems 22 Energy is not what it used to be According to IMD, Denmark is a world leader in cleantech innovation. Aarhus and our businesses have the skills and experience to make a positive impact on both the environment and your bottom line. Our wide range of knowledge-intensive companies and subcontractors 24 A digital city Aarhus is collaborating to create innovative digital solutions through knowledge- sharing across disciplines and business fields. We believe that clustering businesses, research and education within a specific field optimises the flows of knowledge and enhances innovation. This is w Our innovation unit in Aarhus is a significant catalyst for DuPonts developments within food. This is why we plan to invest further in Denmark. Our research centre in Aarhus is world-class. Some of the worlds leading scientists of food ingredients work here. Matthias Heinzel President, DuPont Nutr Food for thought The Danish food cluster is the 3rd largest in the world, employing around 200,000 people, and ranked no. 1 in Food Innovation in Europe. Some of the largest food companies, such as Arla, AarhusKarlshamn, DuPont, and Danish Crown, have chosen to place their headquarters and R&D centr Tap into the creative flows of Aarhus Creativity thrives in Aarhus. The Danish heritage of user- oriented design and the collaborative spirit of Aarhus creates an inspiring space for architects and designers to break traditional boundaries. Working across sectors and industries, our creative minds d Aarhus is a fantastic area if you want to rethink your business. For many years we have been talking about thinking out of the box in terms of innovation and creativity. I think this is wrong. You have to think on the edge of the box and rethink what you are already doing. Christian Stadil, Owner, A hotspot for healthcare Denmark is famous for its unique welfare and healthcare programmes and Aarhus is the Danish hotspot for healthcare technology. Right now, we are in the process of building and developing one of the largest and most advanced hospital complexes in northern Europe. The hospit As a global provider of healthcare technology, we always look for qualified and innovative talents to join the team and help us to continuously raise the bar for the Health Care IT. Thanks to the great talent mass in Aarhus we never have to look far. Jens Knobe CEO Cetrea, Vice President of Integr Safe harbour and high yield The underlying growth and attractive development areas combined with the stable Danish economy, high yield and a unique mortgage system with competitive transaction costs makes Aarhus attractive for property investors. 32 Attractive market conditions The Danish mortgage system has the lowest borrowing cost for the first 60 of property value of all European countries. The transaction costs on property investments in Denmark are lower than in many other European countries. In Denmark transaction costs amount to 0.6-2 o 34 A city of diverse shopping and dining Aarhus is a centre of shopping. With its general growth and large variety of shops and cultural attractions, the city always has something to offer all kinds of citizens and tourists. The city offers a huge variety of diverse shopping opportunities, from the la Doing business here The facts Best country for business Ease of doing business World Bank 1 1 Denmark 2 New Zealand Norway Forbes Magazine 3 Denmark and Aarhus among the best in the world. Singapore 3 New Zeland Denmark 4 2 4 Ireland Korea, Rep. 5 Sweden 8 Singapore 5 Hong Kong 8 Sweden 6 Fi World talent ranking Quality of life IMD World Talent Report OECD Better Life Index 1 1 Switzerland 3 2 Denmark Luxembourg 4 Denmark / Spain 3 Norway 2 Belgium 4 Netherlands Norway 5 Netherlands 8 Canada 5 France 8 Luxembourg 6 Finland 9 Belgium 6 Germany 9 Sweden 7 Germany 10 Singapore 7 Doing business here the facts 23.5 of the population in Aarhus is between 20-29 years of age Benchmark for corporate tax in Europe Demographic pyramid Denmarks corporate tax rate is 22 France 80+ Belgium 70-79 Germany 60-69 Spain Italy 50-59 Austria 40-49 Netherlands U.K 30-39 Sweden 20-29 Denmark Setting up a business in Denmark It is easy to set up a business in Denmark compared to other Nordic countries. - - Online registration of new companies means you are ready to do business within a few hours - - No residency requirements for management, including members of the executive board (CEO) Business Aarhus is the official service and investment unit in Aarhus. We are your single point-of-entry to Aarhus and we are always at your service. Business Aarhus City of Aarhus Cityhall DK-8000 Aarhus C +45 8940 2200 businessaarhus.dk businessaarhus.dk/en Considering doing business in Aarhus?