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Fiscal year

    3 minutes reading Last updated: 27 March, 2026 By Michelle Bendix Lauritzen

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What is a fiscal year?

A fiscal year is the period in which a company prepares its financial statements. All companies are required to prepare an annual report to provide an overview of the company’s financial situation and inform the Danish tax authorities of the amount of tax to be collected each year.

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The fiscal year typically follows the calendar year from January to December. However, the fiscal year can be shorter than 12 months with a shift cutoff date. This can occur in cases of mergers or closures.

Cut-off dates for a fiscal year

When your company is required to prepare an annual report, you can choose the fiscal year cutoff date yourself. The only important rule is that there must be continuity in the report.

Most companies follow the calendar year for their fiscal year, while others operate from May 1 to April 30.

However, financial institutions do not have this option – they must follow the calendar year.

Other rules for financial companies and consolidated financial statements

There are a few special rules and requirements for financial companies and consolidated financial statements. You can learn more about them below.

Financial institutions

When preparing an annual report, financial institutions such as insurance companies and banks are legally required to follow the calendar year.

By law, all Danish financial institutions must therefore prepare financial statements from January to December, and no other cutoff date can be chosen.

Consolidated financial statements

When determining the period for the financial statements, it is a requirement for companies that are part of the same group to use the same fiscal year in all departments and respective statements in the group.

You can learn more about this in the Annual Report Act.

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FAQ

A fiscal year (regnskabsår) is the 12-month accounting period used for preparing financial statements and tax returns. It does not have to follow the calendar year (January–December).
Yes. Danish companies can choose any 12-month fiscal year - for example, 1 July to 30 June. The chosen period must be registered with Erhvervsstyrelsen and SKAT.
Class B companies must file annual accounts within 5 months of the fiscal year end. For a 30 June year-end, the deadline is 30 November. Class C companies have stricter deadlines.
Yes, but a transitional period less than 12 months may be required. The change must be approved by the company’s board and registered with Erhvervsstyrelsen and SKAT.

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