Denmark VAT rate 2026: 25% standard rate

By Remco from Avatcado

Denmark is the only EU member state with no general reduced VAT rate at all. Groceries, restaurant meals, books, and children's clothing are all taxed at the full 25 percent standard rate, and only a narrow zero rate covers newspapers issued more than once a month, certain international passenger transport, and gold sold to central banks.

Denmark VAT rates

RateTypeApplies to
25%StandardApplies to essentially everything, including groceries, restaurant meals, books, and children's clothing, since Denmark has no reduced rate.
0%ZeroA narrow true zero rate for newspapers published more than once a month, certain international passenger transport, and gold traded with central banks.

Rates served live from the Avatcado API, last updated March 19, 2026.

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The same rates as an API call:

curl "https://api.avatcado.com/v1/rates/DK" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer avat_live_your_api_key"
{
  "data": {
    "country_code": "DK",
    "country_name": "Denmark",
    "currency": "DKK",
    "standard_rate": 25,
    "other_rates": [
      {
        "rate": 0,
        "type": "zero"
      }
    ],
    "updated_at": "2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "req_..."
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't Denmark have a reduced VAT rate?

Denmark is the only EU member state that never introduced a general reduced rate. Everything not covered by the narrow zero rate for newspapers, international transport, and central-bank gold is taxed at the full 25 percent standard rate.

What is the VAT registration threshold in Denmark?

Businesses must register for moms (Danish VAT) once turnover exceeds DKK 50,000 in any 12-month period, with registration handled through virk.dk and administered by Skattestyrelsen.

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