How to Register on Denmark Central Digital Platform: Step‑by‑step (1 April 2026 Deadline)

From 1 April 2026, every supplier awarded a public contract in Denmark, including those below the EU procurement thresholds, must hold a valid registration on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) and possess a unique supplier identifier before an award notice can be published. This guide explains exactly how to register on Denmark’s Central Digital Platform, what documents to prepare, who is eligible, and how long each stage takes.

Whether you are a Danish company with an existing CVR number or a foreign bidder entering the Danish market for the first time, the procedure below sets out every action you need to complete, and every deadline you need to meet, to remain eligible for public‑sector contracts under the Udbudsloven (Act on Public Procurement) framework.

Overview of the Central Digital Platform Registration Process and Who It Applies To

The Central Digital Platform is Denmark’s centralised register for supplier identification in public procurement. Administered under the authority of the Danish Agency for Digital Government (Digitaliseringsstyrelsen / DIGST) in cooperation with the Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen), the CDP assigns each registered supplier a unique identifier that contracting authorities must reference when publishing award notices and managing contract records.

The platform serves two parallel tracks. First, suppliers create and maintain an organisational profile, submit verification documents, and receive their identifier. Second, contracting authorities integrate that identifier into their tender documentation, award notices, and contract management workflows. From 1 April 2026, an award notice that does not include a valid supplier identifier cannot be published in compliance with the procurement rules.

The following parties must act now:

• Suppliers (all sizes). Any entity, Danish or foreign, that bids on, or has been awarded, a contract subject to Danish procurement rules, including below‑threshold awards.
• Contracting authorities. All public bodies, utilities, and entities subject to the Udbudsloven must update tender templates, award‑notice workflows, and internal procurement manuals to require and validate supplier identifiers.
• Third‑party e‑procurement platforms. Systems used to publish notices or manage tenders must integrate CDP identifier fields before the deadline of 1 April 2026.

Eligibility and Registration Requirements

Not every entity follows the same eligibility pathway. The Central Digital Platform registration requirements differ depending on whether the supplier is a Danish‑registered entity, a foreign company, or a sole trader. Below are the three main categories.

Danish suppliers (CVR + MitID)

A Danish company already registered with the Central Business Register (CVR) is the simplest case. The prerequisites are:

• A valid CVR number issued by the Danish Business Authority.
• A MitID credential held by the person who will serve as the account administrator (typically a director or authorised signatory).
• Up‑to‑date legal, contact, and bank details that match the CVR record.

Because the CDP can prefill many fields directly from CVR data, Danish suppliers benefit from a largely automated onboarding flow.

Foreign suppliers (eIDAS, legalisation, and CVR alternatives)

Foreign suppliers that do not hold a CVR can still register and are eligible to obtain a supplier identifier Denmark 2026 requires. They must satisfy additional prerequisites:

• An eIDAS‑compliant electronic identity recognised by the Danish digital infrastructure. If no eIDAS‑notified eID is available in the supplier’s home country, alternative identity‑verification procedures (e.g., video identification through an approved provider) may be accepted.
• A certificate of incorporation or equivalent company registration document from the home jurisdiction, apostilled or legalised and translated into Danish or English by a certified translator.
• Where the supplier intends to operate in Denmark on a sustained basis, a RUT registration (Register for Foreign Service Providers) may be required separately.

Foreign suppliers should budget additional time, typically 7–14 business days, for document legalisation and translation before beginning the online registration steps.

Contracting authorities’ prerequisites

Contracting authorities do not register as suppliers, but they must prepare their procurement workflows. Before 1 April 2026, every authority should update standard tender templates to include a mandatory field requesting the supplier’s CDP identifier, train procurement officers on how to validate an identifier within the platform, and revise internal award‑notice publication procedures to ensure no notice is issued without a verified identifier.

Step‑by‑Step Procedure: How to Register on Denmark Central Digital Platform

The following numbered steps walk through the full Central Digital Platform registration process, from initial account creation to ongoing record maintenance. A summary table appears at the end of this section for quick reference.

Step 1: Create an organisation account and nominate an administrator

The supplier’s authorised representative navigates to the CDP portal and selects “Register new organisation.” Authentication is required at this stage: Danish users log in with MitID; foreign users authenticate via an eIDAS‑compliant eID or an approved alternative verification method. During account creation, the user nominates themselves (or another individual) as the primary administrator. The administrator is the only person initially authorised to manage the account, upload documents, and request the supplier identifier. This step typically takes 10–60 minutes depending on authentication speed.

Step 2: Enter legal and contact details

Once authenticated, the administrator enters the organisation’s legal details. For Danish entities with a CVR, many fields, registered name, address, legal form, and directors, can be prefilled automatically from the Danish Business Authority’s Central Business Register. The administrator reviews the prefilled data for accuracy and completes any remaining fields, including:

• Primary contact email and telephone number.
• Bank account details (IBAN and BIC/SWIFT) to be referenced by contracting authorities for payment purposes.
• VAT registration number (if different from the CVR).
• Sector classification codes relevant to the supplier’s activities.

Foreign suppliers without CVR prefill must enter all fields manually and upload a recent certificate of incorporation. Allow 30–90 minutes for this step.

Step 3: Provide verification documents and appoint connected persons

This step requires the supplier to upload supporting documentation. The full list of documents needed for supplier registration appears in the Required Documents table below, but at a minimum the CDP requires:

• Proof of authorised signatory or a power of attorney (POA) linking the administrator to the organisation.
• Identity documents (passport or national ID) for the administrator and any connected persons with significant control.
• Beneficial ownership (BO) statement, either sourced from the company registry or declared internally and signed by a director.

If any document originates from outside Denmark and is not in Danish or English, a certified translation and an apostille or consular legalisation must accompany it. This document‑preparation phase can take 1–15 business days, with foreign suppliers at the longer end of that range owing to notarisation and legalisation requirements. Engaging a legal adviser at this stage is strongly recommended for entities with complex beneficial‑ownership structures.

Step 4: Request supplier identifier and submit for verification

After all mandatory fields and documents are in place, the administrator submits a formal request for a supplier identifier. This triggers a verification review by the CDP verification team (or designated authority). The review checks include confirming the organisation’s legal existence against registry data, validating the administrator’s identity and authority, cross‑checking beneficial ownership information, and verifying that uploaded documents meet format and validity requirements. Typical verification takes 3–15 business days. If the verifier requires additional information, the administrator receives an electronic request; delays in responding will extend the timeline proportionally.

Step 5: Contracting authority, validate supplier identifier at award and publish award notice

When a contracting authority is ready to publish an award notice, the procurement officer enters the winning supplier’s CDP identifier into the notice form. The platform validates the identifier in real time, confirming that the supplier’s registration is active, that verification is complete, and that no flags have been raised. If the identifier is invalid or expired, the award notice cannot be published until the issue is resolved. Authorities should build 1–3 business days into their award timeline for this validation step.

Step 6: Maintain and update records

Registration on the Central Digital Platform is not a one‑time event. Both suppliers and contracting authorities have ongoing obligations. Suppliers must update their records whenever a material change occurs, for example, a change of legal name, registered address, beneficial owners, authorised administrator, or bank details. The platform may also require periodic revalidation, typically on an annual cycle or upon a contracting authority’s request. Suppliers who receive a share code or access token for their identifier should store it securely and share it only with contracting authorities as needed.

Required Documents Needed for Supplier Registration

The table below provides the comprehensive documents checklist. All uploads should be in PDF format unless the platform specifies otherwise. Individual file sizes should generally not exceed 10 MB, and file names should follow the convention [CompanyName]_[DocumentType]_[Date] for efficient processing.

Sample POA wording (short form): “I, [Full Name], in my capacity as [Title] of [Company Name], CVR/registration number [Number], hereby authorise [Administrator Name], holding [ID type and number], to act as the primary administrator of [Company Name]’s account on the Danish Central Digital Platform, with full authority to submit documents, request a supplier identifier, and manage the account on the company’s behalf. This authorisation is valid until revoked in writing.”

For a downloadable version of this checklist, see the dedicated Central Digital Platform documents checklist (forthcoming as a separate resource).

Timeline for Registration and Key Deadlines

The critical date is 1 April 2026. From that date, no award notice subject to Danish procurement rules can be published without a validated supplier identifier. The timeline table below works backwards from that date and shows the recommended latest start point for each milestone.

If your award is scheduled around the 1 April 2026 transition, begin the registration process at least four weeks before the expected award publication date. Foreign suppliers should add a further 7–14 days to accommodate translations and legalisation. Contracting authorities running live procurement exercises that span the transition date should notify all shortlisted bidders of the new requirement immediately and confirm that identifiers will be validated before award.

Cost to Register: Fees and Tax Considerations

Industry observers expect the Central Digital Platform registration itself to be free of charge, consistent with the approach taken by comparable national procurement platforms across the EU. However, suppliers, particularly foreign entities, should budget for ancillary costs. The table below summarises typical expenditure.

Fees charged by Danish public authorities for notarisation or certification are generally exempt from VAT. Translation and legal advisory fees are typically subject to Danish VAT at the standard 25 % rate when provided by a Danish‑registered supplier. Foreign suppliers paying for services outside Denmark should check the reverse‑charge rules under the EU VAT Directive. Confirm the platform fee status on the official CDP page before budgeting, as fee policies may change after publication.

What Changes in 2026: The Supplier Identifier Denmark 2026 Requirement

Before 1 April 2026, Denmark’s award‑notice publications relied on manually entered supplier details without a standardised cross‑platform identifier. The implementing provisions under the Udbudsloven (Act on Public Procurement), together with the relevant amending regulation, now mandate that every award notice must include the supplier’s validated CDP identifier. The likely practical effect is threefold.

First, all suppliers, not only those competing for above‑threshold contracts, but also below‑threshold awardees previously outside the mandatory notice regime, must hold a registration. Second, the responsibility for verifying the identifier before publication falls squarely on the contracting authority; publishing an award without a valid identifier risks non‑compliance with procurement transparency rules. Third, the CDP becomes the single authoritative source for supplier identity data across Danish public procurement, replacing fragmented manual processes and reducing the risk of duplicate or erroneous supplier records.

Contracting authorities that have not yet updated their tender templates and internal procedures should treat this as an immediate priority. The deadline of 1 April 2026 is not subject to a grace period under the current regulatory text.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

• Missing or expired CVR extract. The platform requires a CVR extract issued within the preceding three months. Order a fresh extract from the Danish Business Authority well before starting registration.
• No MitID or eIDAS credential. Without a recognised electronic identity, account creation cannot proceed. Danish administrators should ensure their MitID is activated; foreign administrators should verify their national eID’s eIDAS notification status in advance.
• Incomplete or unsigned Power of Attorney. A POA that lacks a signature, omits the administrator’s full identification details, or fails to specify CDP authority will be rejected at the verification stage. Use the sample wording provided in this guide.
• Late notarisation or apostille. Apostille processing times vary significantly by country, from 1 day to 3 weeks. Request the apostille as soon as the underlying document is signed.
• Foreign translation delays. Certified translations into Danish or English can take 5–10 business days for less common languages. Commission translations in parallel with notarisation, not sequentially.
• Incorrect or outdated bank details. Bank details that do not match the organisation’s registered name will trigger a verification query. Provide a bank confirmation letter issued within the preceding three months.
• Failing to include the identifier in tender documents. Contracting authorities that omit the mandatory identifier field from tender templates risk publishing non‑compliant award notices. Audit all active tender templates before 1 April 2026.
• Unreported changes in beneficial ownership. If beneficial owners change after registration, the supplier must update the CDP record promptly. Failing to do so can result in the identifier being suspended.
• Failing to update records after corporate changes. Name changes, mergers, address relocations, and changes of administrator must all be reported. Set an internal reminder to review the CDP record quarterly.
• Contracting authority process gaps. Authorities that rely on third‑party e‑procurement systems must confirm those systems can ingest and validate CDP identifiers. Test integrations before the go‑live date.
• Verification delay beyond 15 business days. If your identifier request has not been processed within 15 business days, contact the CDP support team directly and notify the relevant contracting authority. Provide evidence of your pending registration to request conditional acceptance where the authority’s rules allow it.

Sources

1. Danish Business Authority (Central Business Register / CVR)
2. Virk / BusinessInDenmark (official guidance)
3. Danish Agency for Digital Government (DIGST)
4. Act on Public Procurement (Udbudsloven), Retsinformation.dk
5. GOV.UK, Central Digital Platform Supplier Guidance
6. YouTube, Central Digital Platform Tutorial
7. Plesner, Public Procurement Advisory
8. DLA Piper, Public Procurement Summary