Do Business With Aarhus

An introduction to the business conditions in Aarhus, Denmark

Aarhus provides an ideal platform to create and deliver innovative products and services to your customers. Our city is experiencing unprecedented growth, and the business climate in Denmark is among the best in Europe according to international rankings. Come join us! AARHUS IN SHORT AARHUS OFFERS

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A CITY OF THE FUTURE Expand your business at the cutting edge of innovation. In Aarhus, we are constantly rethinking how we approach to development, is one of the main do business and how to create the best condi- factors driving the strong innovation culture in tions for businesses. The entire

arhus is an open and Ainnovative city with a great diversity of people. These strengths help us to maintain growth and development. Jacob Bundsgaard, Mayor of Aarhus 5

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THE BEST PEOPLE ARE EASY TO FIND Go headhunting in a city with the worlds best motivated and future-proof workforce. Its easy to find the right candidate for the job and end-user focus, the Danish approach is in the best-educated city in one of the worlds ideal for uncovering new business opport

GROWING TALENT Education as a platform for progress. Education is a key focus area and a important asset for Aarhus. In a city of more than 50,000 students, it has one of the highest concentrations of students in northern Europe, and the average level of education is twice as high as in the rest of

Group has been located in BEUMER 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

is a very green city with plenty ofAarhus 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 that welcomes internationals with open arms beaches and woodland parks close to the city centre. Activities like running, kayaking and cycling are always right around the corner. According to international rankings by IMD, Denmark is one of the

WORKING SMARTER TO REACH FARTHER Productivity, R&D and flexibility turn great ideas into solutions with global impact. In Denmark, we reward knowledge tech companies aiming to perfect and ideas. We believe that function- products, R&D efforts, technology ality, choice of materials, quality and

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FOR STARTUPS AND SCALEUPS A strong internationally-oriented startup ecosystem provides startups and scaleups with optimal conditions for success. Aarhus has a dynamic startup scene with a great ing entrepreneurs on how to start a business collaborative atmosphere and a large number of in Aarhus

FACTS -A arhus has the highest startup survival rates in Denmark - For over 5 years, Aarhus startups have created more than 8,500 new jobs in Aarhus - In Denmark, companies benefit from easy plug n play registration and can be ready to do business within a few hours. - All free individual and group

A MODERN PORT FOR ALL PURPOSES The Port of Aarhus is Denmarks largest container port, with a central location, internationally and domestically. The Port of Aarhus is located on the eastern edge of the city facing the Bay of Aarhus. The Port of Aarhus and the port-related companies together constitu

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A FEW OF THE COMPANIES LOCATED IN GREATER AARHUS 18

MADE IN AARHUS Aarhus provides an ideal platform to create and deliver innovative products and services to your customers. Here are a few examples. INGREDIENTS AND ENZYMES FROM DUPONT Innovation in food and enzymes is big business in Aarhus. Several hundred new products are invented here every year

Innovation Districts Aarhus provides an ideal platform to develop and deliver innovative products and services. Within this compact geographical area, there are strong knowledge and innovation hubs within food, life science/ healthcare, cleantech, ICT/tech and creative industries with a focus on fil

1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 1 Food Agro Food Park The ambition is to be the leading innovation and growth centre for food in Denmark - and among 2 the best in the world. Here future products will 2 be created by exciting companies along with research and education institutions. Today, a

is an international, vibrant city that Aarhus brings together bright and diverse minds. MHI Vestas has been headquartered here since our inception in 2014 and the city has provided a solid base for our global expansion. With a high proportion of skilled wind power and heavy industry specialists, w

FUTURE-PROOF ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS According to The World Energy Council, Denmark is a global leader in energy, with an ambitious plan to make the public transport sector 100% independent of fossil fuels by 2050. The businesses in Greater Aarhus are the key factor by contributing with skills and e

Google engineering office in Aarhus benefits The greatly from the local university environment. Aar- hus University produces excellent computer scientists who are a good match for our teams. In addition, Aarhus's reputation as a vibrant university city helps attract talent from all over the world.

A CITY OF TECH Aarhus is partnering to create innovative tech solutions through knowledge-sharing across research specialisations and industries. In Aarhus there is a strong dy- ities to companies and facilitates namic community of cutting-edge knowledge sharing between tech entrepreneurs, R&D d

FOOD FOR THOUGHT The Danish food cluster is the 3rd largest in the world, employing around 200,000 people, and ranked among the best in European Food Innovation. Several large international food companies, such as Arla Foods, Dupont, Danish Crown and AarhusKarlshamn have chosen to place their headq

dca.au.dk/en danishfoodcluster.dk agrofoodpark.com danishfoodregion.dk foodfestival.dk/en 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 worldclass. Some of the worlds

arhus is a fantastic area if you Awant 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,

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 de

A HOTSPOT FOR LIFE SCIENCE AND HEALTHCARE Denmark is famous for its unique national welfare and healthcare programmes, and Aarhus is a world-class hotspot for life science and healthcare technology We are currently in the final process of building and developing one of the largest and most advanced

a global provider of healthcare As 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 Vice President of Integrated Workflo

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 make Aarhus attractive for property investors. 32

Aarhus and Copenhagen are the two high-growth areas in Denmark in terms of new inhabitants, jobs and companies. Aarhus has many attractive development areas where flats and office space can be relatively easily rented out or sold thanks to the underlying growth. This situation, combined with the gen

MICHELIN STARS AND DANISH DESIGN Aarhus is well known for great shopping. Thanks to a wealth of shops, rich culture, and plenty of eateries, Aarhus has something for everyone. The city offers a huge variety of This intimacy and the walkability diverse shopping opportunities, combined with a vibr

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DOING BUSINESS HERE: THE FACTS Denmark and Aarhus are world leaders. HIGHEST BUSINESS EFFICIENCY IMD World Competitiveness Report 1 Hong Kong 3 2 United Arab Emirates Denmark 4 EASE OF DOING BUSINESS World Bank 1 2 New Zealand 3 Singapore 4 Denmark Sweden Hong Kong 5 Norway 8 Lux

WORLD TALENT RANKING IMD World Talent Report 1 Switzerland 3 Norway 2 Denmark 4 RANKING OF HAPPINESS UN World Happiness Report 1 Finland 3 Norway Austria 2 Denmark 4 Iceland 5 Netherlands 8 Sweden 5 Netherlands 8 New Zealand 6 Canada 9 Luxembourg 6 Switzerland 9 Canada 7 Fi

60-69 50-59 40-49 30-39 Doing business here: The facts 20-29 10-19 0-9 AGE 25% OF THE POPULATION IN AARHUS IS BETWEEN 20-29 YEARS OF AGE Demographic pyramid MEN WOMEN BENCHMARK FOR CORPORATE TAX IN EUROPE Denmarks corporate tax rate is 22% 80+ France Belgium 70-79 Germany 60-69 Spain 50

ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS IN DENMARK TAXATION IN DENMARK It is easy to establish a business in Denmark compared to other Nordic countries. It is tax-efficient to establish your business in Denmark. -O nline registration of new companies means you are ready to do business within a few hours - Cor

Business Aarhus is the official service and investment unit in Aarhus. We give you one-stop access to Aarhus and we are always at your service. Business Aarhus City of Aarhus City Hall DK-8000 Aarhus C +45 8940 2200 business@aarhus.dk businessaarhus.com Photo: Peter Gramstrup Thinking about doing