Tinglysingsgebyr

Tinglysingsgebyr translates to registration fee or stamp duty in English. It is a fee paid to the Danish state when registering certain legal transactions, primarily related to real estate and company law. This fee is levied by the Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen) and is intended to cover the administrative costs associated with the registration and maintenance of public records.

The specific amount of tinglysingsgebyr varies depending on the type of transaction. For real estate, it typically includes a fixed fee and a percentage of the property's value, though certain exemptions and reductions may apply, such as for transfers between spouses. For company registrations and amendments, a fixed fee is usually charged. The purpose of collecting these fees is to ensure the integrity and accessibility of the official registers, which provide legal certainty for transactions and ownership. Payment of the tinglysingsgebyr is a prerequisite for the legal validity and enforceability of the registered act.