erhvervelse

Erhvervelse is a Danish noun meaning the act of acquiring or procuring something. It is used in everyday language and in specialized fields such as law, business, and administration to describe the attainment of property, rights, or assets through purchase, inheritance, gift, or other transfer.

Etymology: the term derives from the verb erhverve, meaning to acquire. It carries the sense of obtaining or securing something and is commonly employed in Danish legal and administrative contexts, with parallel terms in other Nordic languages.

In law and commerce, erhvervelse covers the acquisition of both tangible and intangible assets, including real estate (erhvervelse af fast ejendom), shares (erhvervelse af aktier), licenses, and contractual rights. The process typically involves negotiation, due diligence, contracting, payment, and transfer of ownership. For real property, acquisition is usually subject to formal registration in the appropriate land or property register to establish title and rights.

Corporate transactions often describe mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers as erhvervelse of companies or shares. Large acquisitions may be subject to competition and regulatory approvals, notification requirements, and compliance with sector-specific rules. Tax consequences and accounting treatment may also follow from the acquisition, depending on the jurisdiction and nature of the assets.

See also: acquisition, merger, purchase, due diligence.