Tax ID, Tax Number & VAT Number in Denmark (2025)
Confused about all the numbers? Here’s what each means in Denmark, how to get them, and when you need them as a resident, worker, or business.
Overview: Which number do you need?
CPR number (Tax ID)
Your unique ID for tax, health, banking, and public services.
Tax number
Assigned by SKAT; for residents it’s typically your CPR. Non-residents may get a separate number.
CVR / VAT
Business registration ID (CVR) and VAT number for companies charging moms.
Tax ID: CPR number
What is CPR?
Central Person Register number (format DDMMYY-XXXX) — your main Danish ID.
How to get it
Register your address at borgerservice/International House to receive CPR and the yellow card.
When needed
Jobs, healthcare, banking, taxes, phone contracts — essentially all formalities.
Tax number (Skattepersonnummer)
What is it?
For most residents it equals CPR. Short-term workers without CPR get a separate tax ID.
Short-term workers
Apply via skat.dk with passport + employment details if staying <3 months.
Where to find it
On your tax card, in e-Boks, or your SKAT profile; your employer can also confirm.
VAT number / CVR (“momsnummer”)
Who needs it?
Businesses/freelancers with ≥ DKK 50,000 annual sales. Register before starting to charge VAT.
How to get it
Register at virk.dk to obtain a CVR; VAT number is linked if applicable.
Using it
Show CVR/VAT on invoices, receipts, and for cross-border transactions.
Tips & warnings
Protect your CPR
Share only with trusted parties (employer, bank, authorities).
Keep records
Save your tax card and official letters/emails from SKAT/CPR/CVR.
Need help?
CPR: borgerservice or Yellow Card guide. Tax/VAT: skat.dk, virk.dk.
Useful links & resources
Related on exploringdenmark
How to get a tax refund
Register a business
Leaving DK: CPR & tax
Working in Denmark
Frequently Asked Questions
🪪 Is CPR my tax number?
Yes — for most residents your CPR functions as your tax number.
🧳 Non-resident tax number?
Apply via SKAT with passport + job details to get a special tax ID.
🏢 Who needs CVR/VAT?
Businesses/freelancers with >= DKK 50,000 annual sales.
💼 Work without CPR/tax no.?
No — employers can’t pay you until registered with SKAT.
🔐 Confidential?
CPR is private; CVR is public and searchable.
🔎 Find CVR/VAT?
On your registration/invoices or the CVR register.
🌍 Use foreign tax number?
No — you need a Danish ID/number for Danish work and taxes.
✅ Hard to get an ID?
No — after registering with the kommune/SKAT, you receive it automatically.