Denmark

Agency Law in Denmark

Implementing legislation

Law no. 272 of 2.5.1990.

Proper notice

• 1 month if less than or equal to 1 year;
• 2 months if more than 1 year and less than or equal to 2 years;
• 3 months if more than 2 years and less than or equal to 3 years;
• 4 months if more than 3 years and less than or equal to 4 years;
• 5 months if more than 4 years and less than or equal to 5 years;
• 6 months if more than 5 years.

Indemnity or compensation or both

Indemnity.

Calculation of indemnity/compensation

Capped at a maximum of the average annual commission over last 5 years or, if less than 5 years, over duration of agency.

Pre-termination commission

Yes.

Post-termination commission

Yes.

Back commission

Yes.

Other entitlements

Right to inspect principal’s books.

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