Accounting in English – for international companies in Denmark

Many international companies operating in Denmark struggle with the language barrier when it comes to accounting. Danish accounting systems, tax rules, and reporting requirements can be complex – and even more so when your team, board, or investors don't speak Danish.

At Ekstern CFO, we bridge that gap. We handle all the Danish compliance requirements while communicating with you entirely in English.

• English chart of accounts – a complete P&L and balance sheet structure in English, so you and your stakeholders can read and understand your financials
• Monthly and quarterly reporting – financial reports, KPI dashboards, and management commentary in English
• Payroll with English payslips – we run Danish payroll through Danløn or Zenegy and deliver payslips in English for your international employees
• Board and investor reporting – board packs, forecasts, and financial models in the format international investors expect
• Budgeting and forecasting – cash flow projections, runway calculations, and scenario planning communicated in English
• Tax and VAT compliance – we handle all Danish tax obligations, moms (VAT), and reporting to SKAT on your behalf

Our English-language accounting services are designed for:

• International companies with a Danish entity – you need Danish bookkeeping done right, but your management team works in English
• Danish startups with international investors – your board and investors expect English-language reporting
• Companies with international employees – your team needs English payslips and expense management
• Foreign founders building in Denmark – you want to leverage Denmark's business environment without the language barrier

We ensure your company is fully compliant with Danish regulations while meeting international reporting standards:

• Danish bookkeeping law (Bogføringsloven)
• VAT/moms registration and filing
• eIndkomst payroll reporting
• Annual report preparation for your auditor
• EU One Stop Shop (OSS) for cross-border sales

We use e-conomic as our primary accounting system, with integrations to Stripe, Pleo, Shopify, and other international platforms. For advanced reporting, we also work with Light – an AI-native finance platform built in Copenhagen.

We'd love to hear about your company and discuss how we can help. Reach out for a no-obligation conversation about your accounting needs in Denmark.

Contact us today – we respond in English within 24 hours.

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