For Danish residents
German Car Registration for Denmark Residents
As a Danish resident you can register a car in Germany without moving. Model A puts our Brandenburg UG on the Fahrzeugbrief as keeper (~5 business days); Model B registers the car in your own name using an apostilled Danish passport, a notarised power of attorney (fuldmagt) and proof of Danish residency. Both are lawful under FZV and insured through our AXA or Zurich partnership — with storage near Berlin the car stays genuinely based in Germany, only a few hours' drive from the Danish border.
Last updated: August 2026 · This is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Key facts
- Both models availableModel A & Model B
- Common motivationAvoid Danish registreringsafgift (registration tax) on high-value cars used across Europe
- Danish driving licenseFully valid across the EU
- Storage near BER€290/month near Berlin — ~4–5 hours by car from Copenhagen
- Timeline5–14 business days
Common questions from Danish residents
Is this a lawful alternative to Danish registreringsafgift?
It is a lawful German registration for a car that lives in Germany. Danish residents whose car is habitually used in Denmark remain subject to Danish registration duty and the registreringsafgift. The setup fits owners whose car is genuinely based in Germany and used for European travel. This is general information, not Danish tax advice.
Can I drive the car to Denmark for visits?
Yes — as a visitor. Bringing the car to Denmark for weekends or holidays is fine; habitual or permanent use in Denmark triggers SKAT registration obligations.
How practical is the storage location from Denmark?
Very — our facility in Bernau near Berlin is roughly 4–5 hours by motorway from Copenhagen via the E47/E55. Many Danish owners drive down, swap cars or collect their vehicle, and continue into Europe from there. Airport delivery to BER is also available on request.
FAQ
Are Danish no-claims bonuses recognised?
Cover is arranged through our insurance partners AXA and Zurich. Whether documented Danish bonus history is taken into account is decided by the insurer for the individual policy — send the certificate with your enquiry and we submit it with the application.
Apostille route from Denmark?
Danish documents are apostilled via the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Udenrigsministeriet). The process is quick and our office supplies the exact document list.