What is the CVR Registry and How Do You Use It?

The CVR registry (Det Centrale Virksomhedsregister) is Denmark's official database of all registered businesses. It is maintained by the Danish Business Authority and contains information on more than 800,000 active companies.

What Do You Find in the CVR Registry?

The registry contains, among other things:

• Basic information — company name, CVR number, address, and business form
• Key people — directors, board members, and beneficial owners
• Industry codes — what the company does
• Financial data — revenue, profit, and balance from annual reports
• History — previous names, addresses, and status changes

Who Uses CVR Data?

CVR data is used by many different professions:

• Auditors who need to verify company information
• Lawyers investigating corporate structures
• Developers building applications with company data
• Journalists researching business matters

How to Use Virkly

Virkly gives you direct access to CVR data via a modern API and a user-friendly search function. Search by CVR number or company name and get all relevant information in one place — instantly.