Invoice format in Denmark: Faktura rules
A Denmark faktura must show 11 things, starting with date of issue, sequential invoice number and seller name, address and cvr-nummer. Moms is charged at 25%. The template below is pre-filled in DKK with da-DK formatting.
Pre-filled for Denmark: Faktura, DKK, moms 25%. Illustrative amounts, not market prices.
From
Granite Services
12 Market Square
Denmark
billing@example.com
CVR-nummer (SE-nummer): DK12345678
Faktura
Bill to
Meridian Works
40 Station Road
Denmark
accounts@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report | 1 each | 1.500,00 kr. | 1.500,00 kr. |
| Consulting services | 8 hr | 500,00 kr. | 4.000,00 kr. |
| Design work | 12 hr | 375,00 kr. | 4.500,00 kr. |
| Website maintenance | 6 hr | 400,00 kr. | 2.400,00 kr. |
- Subtotal
- 12.400,00 kr.
- moms (25%)
- 3.100,00 kr.
- Balance due
- 15.500,00 kr.
Notes
Illustrative amounts, not market prices.
Payment details
Bank transfer. Please quote the invoice number.
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Denmark invoice facts
| Tax on invoices | Value Added Tax (Merværdiafgift (moms)) |
|---|---|
| Label printed | moms |
| Standard rate | 25% |
| Seller tax ID | CVR-nummer (SE-nummer), format DK12345678 |
| Registration threshold | Registration is required once taxable turnover exceeds DKK 50,000 over a 12-month period. |
| Document name | Faktura |
| Currency and locale | DKK, da-DK |
| Keep invoices for | 5 years |
| Facts checked | October 2026 |
What a Denmark faktura must show
11 fields, from the sources listed below.
- Date of issue
- Sequential invoice number
- Seller name, address and CVR-nummer
- Buyer name and address
- Buyer VAT number for intra-EU and reverse-charge supplies (CVR-nummer (SE-nummer), e.g. DK12345678)
- Quantity and type of goods, or extent and type of services
- Delivery date
- Price excluding moms, per unit and per line
- Moms rate of 25% (25%)
- Moms amount, in DKK
- Note on exemption or reverse charge where no moms is charged
Sample faktura in DKK
The tool above uses these lines. Illustrative amounts in DKK, not market prices.
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report | 1 each | 1.500,00 kr. | 1.500,00 kr. |
| Consulting services | 8 hr | 500,00 kr. | 4.000,00 kr. |
| Design work | 12 hr | 375,00 kr. | 4.500,00 kr. |
| Website maintenance | 6 hr | 400,00 kr. | 2.400,00 kr. |
| Net total | 12.400,00 kr. | ||
| moms 25% | 3.100,00 kr. | ||
| Total due | 15.500,00 kr. |
Worked moms example in DKK
A net amount of 5.000,00 kr. at each moms rate of Denmark: the tax is the net amount times the rate, rounded to the currency's smallest unit.
| Rate | Net | moms | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 25% | 5.000,00 kr. | 1.250,00 kr. | 6.250,00 kr. |
Number, date and currency format (da-DK)
How da-DK writes amounts and dates, computed with the browser's Intl API; the invoice tool uses the same formatting.
| Value | Written in da-DK |
|---|---|
| Amount 1234567.89 | 1.234.567,89 kr. |
| Same amount with the ISO code | 1.234.567,89 DKK |
| Credit of 250 | -250,00 kr. |
| Plain number 1234567.89 | 1.234.567,89 |
| Date 31 December 2026 (long) | 31. december 2026 |
| Same date (short) | 31.12.2026 |
| moms rate 25% | 25 % |
Denmark invoicing rules
- Denmark has a single 25% moms rate and no reduced rates; supplies such as passenger transport and most healthcare are exempt instead.
- A simplified invoice is allowed for retail sales of up to DKK 3,000 including moms.
- Amounts may be shown in a foreign currency, but the moms amount must also be given in Danish kroner.
- Public-sector customers have required electronic invoices since 2005, sent today as OIOUBL or Peppol documents through NemHandel.
- Keep invoices and other accounting material for five years from the end of the financial year.
E-invoicing, simplified invoices and record keeping
E-invoices have been mandatory for supplies to Danish public bodies since 2005; there is no general B2B e-invoicing mandate as of October 2026.
A simplified invoice is allowed for retail sales up to DKK 3,000 including moms.
Keep issued and received invoices for at least 5 years in Denmark.
How to make a faktura for Denmark
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Set currency and format
Choose DKK and the da-DK format so amounts read like 1.234,50 kr..
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Title and number
Title the document "Faktura" and number it in sequence, for example DK-2026-0091.
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Your tax ID
Enter your CVR-nummer (SE-nummer) (format DK12345678) in the seller details.
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Add moms
Add moms at 25%, or a reduced rate where the goods or services qualify.
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Check and download
Check the 11 required fields above, then download the PDF.
Sources
General information, not tax advice; checked October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the tax authority or an accountant before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What must a Denmark faktura include?
11 items: date of issue, sequential invoice number, seller name, address and cvr-nummer, buyer name and address, buyer vat number for intra-eu and reverse-charge supplies and quantity and type of goods, or extent and type of services, plus 5 more listed above.
What moms rate goes on an invoice in Denmark?
The standard rate is 25%. On a net 5.000,00 kr. that is 1.250,00 kr. of moms.
How long must invoices be kept in Denmark?
At least 5 years, according to the sources on this page (checked October 2026).
Is e-invoicing mandatory in Denmark?
E-invoices have been mandatory for supplies to Danish public bodies since 2005; there is no general B2B e-invoicing mandate as of October 2026.
Can I issue a simplified invoice in Denmark?
A simplified invoice is allowed for retail sales up to DKK 3,000 including moms.
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