Restrictions on Public Access to Beneficial Ownership Information
Published 25 August 2025
Category: Financial Regulation
Today, 25 August 2025, the Danish Business Authority (DBA) reannounced that effective from 1 September 2025 new restrictions on public access to information regarding beneficial owners in the Danish Business Register (CVR) will be implemented. The restrictions are part of the implementation of the 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (“AMLD6”) (Directive (EU) 2024/1640) which is part of the EU’s Anti Money Laundering package covered in our previous update.
The restrictions mark a significant shift from the previous open-access policy, aiming to strike a balance between transparency and the protection of personal data. Under the new regulations, only a limited set of interested parties will be granted access to beneficial ownership information.
Along with the first announcement on 18 June 2025, the DBA published guidelines regarding access to information regarding beneficial owners. Today the guidelines were updated to include FAQ and a miniguide for obligated entities to apply for access.
Who Can Access the Information?
The scope of access is now limited to three key categories:
- Competent Authorities: These include agencies and organizations directly involved in the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Obligated Entities: This category encompasses individuals and businesses legally required to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, including managers of alternative investment funds.
- Entities with Legitimate Interest: A broader group that includes journalists, civil society organizations, and third-party data providers.
How to Access the Information
Eligible users can obtain information through lookup on CVR.dk. This requires logging in with MitID and ticking off a solemn declaration confirming that they meet the access criteria. Once these steps are completed, immediate access to the requested information is granted.
For organizations requiring a more integrated solution, the CVR offers an Application Programming Interface (API). This system-to-system interface allows for the retrieval of beneficial ownership information directly through their own systems.
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