{"id":6234,"date":"2025-10-29T08:31:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T08:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testingsites.dk\/suspected-by-the-danish-tax-agency\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T10:42:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:42:20","slug":"investigations-initiated-by-the-danish-tax-agency","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bachmann-partners.dk\/en\/complaints-and-litigation\/criminal-cases-in-tax-and-duties\/investigations-initiated-by-the-danish-tax-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"Investigations initiated by the Danish Tax Agency"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A charge is issued by the Danish Tax Agency \u2013 How Should You Respond?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When the Danish Tax Agency issues a charge against an individual or a legal entity for tax evasion or other tax related offences, the situation may appear both intimidating and difficult to comprehend. Being charged entails exposure to potential sanctions, including fines and, in certain circumstances, imprisonment. In some instances, the individual or legal entity may have failed to respond to a prior tax audit, which has subsequently resulted in criminal proceedings. It is therefore essential to have a clear understanding of one\u2019s rights and the possibilities for professional assistance in order to obtain the most advantageous outcome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What does a charge entail?\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A charge is issued when the Danish Tax Agency has reasonable grounds to believe that tax evasion has occurred. The matter may result in a fine or imprisonment; however, many cases are resolved without the imposition of any penalty when handled correctly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Your legal rights<\/strong><\/p>

If you have been charged, you have a number of legal rights that will ensure a fair process:<\/p>

  • Right of access to information:<\/strong> You must be informed of the nature of the charge and the grounds on which it is based.<\/li>
  • Right to legal assistance: <\/strong>You may \u2014 and should \u2014 obtain assistance from an attorney with experience in tax criminal matters.<\/li>
  • Right to remain silent: <\/strong>You are under no obligation to make any statement before consulting with your attorney.<\/li>
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    When should you contact an attorney?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The short answer is as early as possible, potentially already at the moment the Danish Tax Agency initiates the tax audit.<\/p>

    An attorney can assist in understanding the tax audit, any suspicion or charge, assessing the evidentiary basis of the matter, and ensuring that the Danish Tax Agency complies with applicable procedural rules. In complex matters \u2014 for example those involving international elements, corporate taxation, or substantial financial amounts \u2014 legal representation is often decisive for the outcome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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