Denmark

The Danish competition law regime is primarily founded on the Danish Competition Act, enacted on June 10, 1997. The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority (DCCA) and the Danish Competition Council (DCC) are responsible for enforcing the competition laws. The DCAA is a government agency under the Danish Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, and is also in charge of consumer protection policies. The DCCA was created in 2010, merging the functions of the previous competition authority and consumer protection agency. After an investigation, the DCCA may refer cases involving violations to the DCC. The DCC, an independent decision-making body, has the authority to make final decisions on competition cases, including imposing fines and other penalties.

This profile was updated on March 16, 2025, and is pending review and comments by the competition agency.