CVR-nummer: what does it mean in Danish debt collection?

CVR-nummer in English: CVR number (company registration number)

article By InkassoHurtig team update Last reviewed 5 November 2026

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Short answer

A company's 8-digit number in the Central Business Register.

Explanation

The CVR number identifies the business to authorities, customers and the courts. You can look up a business free of charge in the CVR register and see, for example, its name, address, legal form, status and who can sign for it. It is a good idea to check a new business customer before giving credit, and to use the correct name and CVR number in reminders, collection notices and in court.

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