Consultancy agreement in Denmark: Template, Key Clauses and Local Law (2026)

What a consultancy agreement is in Denmark A consultancy agreement engages an individual or firm to provide expert services to a client as an independent contractor rather than an employee. It suits management consultants, IT and engineering specialists, interim leaders and advisers. Denmark has no dedicated consultancy statute, so the agreement rests on general contract law with wide freedom of contract between businesses. Three local issues shape it most: whether the consultant is genuinely self-employed or really an employee, VAT, and ownership of the work produced. This page is general information, not legal advice. For a significant engagement, have a qualified professional review the agreement. ## The local rules that shape a Danish consultancy - Self-employed or employee. If a consultant is in reality an employee, Danish employment protections can apply, including the Salaried Employees Act for salaried roles and any relevant collective agreement, with rights such as notice, full sick pay and holiday. Danish authorities and courts look at the substance, including control, financial risk and integration, not just the label.

• VAT (moms). Consultancy services are generally subject to 25 percent VAT once the provider is VAT registered, so the agreement should state whether fees are inclusive or exclusive of VAT.
• Intellectual property. A consultant's output does not pass to the client automatically. Ownership of deliverables must be assigned or licensed expressly.
• Restraints. Any non-compete or non-solicitation obligation must respect the Danish rules on employment clauses where the person is close to employee status; even in a pure B2B setting, section 36 of the Contracts Act can moderate an unreasonable restraint. ## A consultancy agreement template you can adapt ``` CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT Date: [date] Client: [name, CVR number, address] Consultant: [name, CVR number, address] 1. SERVICES The Consultant will provide: [scope of advice or services and any deliverables, referenced to an Appendix if needed]. 2. TERM This agreement runs from [date] [until completion / for [period]] and may be ended under clause 9. 3. FEES AND VAT Fees are [day rate / fixed fee / retainer]. Fees are [inclusive / exclusive] of VAT at 25 percent. Invoices are payable within [number] days, with interest on overdue amounts under the Interest Act. 4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The Consultant is an independent contractor, not an employee, is responsible for its own tax, VAT and social contributions, and is not entitled to employee benefits. The Consultant may work for others where there is no conflict. 5. PERFORMANCE The Consultant performs with professional skill and care. 6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IP created for the Client is [assigned to the Client on payment / licensed to the Client]; the Consultant keeps its background IP. 7. CONFIDENTIALITY The Consultant keeps the Client's confidential information private during and after the engagement, including trade secrets under the Trade Secrets Act. 8. DATA PROTECTION Where personal data is processed, the parties comply with the GDPR and the Danish Data Protection Act. 9. TERMINATION AND LIABILITY Either party may terminate on [period] notice or for material breach not remedied within [number] days. [Liability cap, reasonable and clear.] 10. GOVERNING LAW This agreement is governed by Danish law. Signed: Client ____________ Consultant ____________ Date ______