Sole proprietorship: Prepare to enter into a connection agreement with MitID Erhverv

Find out what your sole proprietorship needs to prepare before starting the process of entering into a connection agreement with MitID Erhverv.
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This page is relevant for:

  • sole proprietorships that need to enter into a connection agreement with MitID Erhverv.

Most sole proprietorships are not required to enter into a connection agreement with MitID Erhverv. If the owner is the sole individual acting digitally on behalf of the business and handles all the necessary tasks, such as accessing Digital Post, the sole proprietorship is not required to enter into a connection agreement with MitID Erhverv.

To prepare your organisation for the process of entering into a connecting agreement with MitID Erhverv, you need to:

  1. clarify 2 necessary details for the connection agreement
  2. ensure you have all required materials ready to begin.

Special procedure if the owner does not have a private MitID

A special procedure must be followed if the owner does not have a private MitID. Find out what you need to do in this case:

2 details your business needs to clarify before initiating the process of entering into a connection agreement

Before your business begins the process, the following needs to be clarified:

  1. Who will initiate the process of entering into a connection agreement?
  2. Who your business intends to appoint as the organisation administrator?

Read more about the each detail that needs to be clarified in the sections below.

Your business may choose one of the following 2 individuals to initiate the process to enter into a connection agreement with MitID Erhverv:

  • The owner of the business, who is the management representative of your business in MitID Erhverv: The owner can only initiate the process if they have a private MitID.
  • A reporter: Another individual, either within or outside your company, who is not the owner. This could be an administrative employee or an accountant. The reporter must have a CPR number and private MitID.

The organisation administrator is responsible for:

  • setting up your business in MitID Erhverv after finalising the connection agreement with MitID Erhverv
  • configuring how employees may use MitID Erhverv.

The organisation administrator is required to have a:

  • CPR number
  • private MitID.

If the organisation administrator does not meet these 2 requirements, you will be unable to complete setting your business up in MitID Erhverv after having concluded the connection agreement.

The owner (management representative of your business) or the reporter may also serve as the organisation administrator provided they meet the 2 requirements outlined above.

The organisation administrator does not need to be employed by your business. For example, you can appoint an accountant, lawyer, or an employee from an administration agency as the organisation administrator.

Once you have decided who to appoint, you will need the following information regarding the individual you intend to appoint as the organisation administrator:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Date of birth or CPR number

You can find more information about the role of the organisation administrator here:

Roles

Checklist: What your business needs to prepare before initiating the process of entering into a connection agreement

If the owner (management representative of your business) initiates the process

To finalise the connection agreement with MitID Erhverv, the owner (management representative of your business) must have the following ready:

  • Your business’ CVR (Central Business Register) number.
  • Email address of the owner (management representative of your business).
  • Private MitID of the owner (management representative of your business), which is used to confirm the owner’s identity and approve the connection agreement. Please note that a special procedure must be followed if the owner does not have a private MitID. In that case, refer to the section "If the owner does not have a private MitID" below.
  • Name, email address, and date of birth (or CPR number) of the individual you intend to appoint as the organisation administrator.

If the owner (representative) appoints a reporter to start the process

To finalise the connection agreement with MitID Erhverv, the reporter must have the following ready:

  • Your business’s CVR (Central Business Register) number.
  • The email address of the reporter.
  • The email address of the owner (management representative of your business).
  • The reporter’s private MitID, which is used to confirm their identity.
  • Private MitID of the owner (management representative of your business), which is used to approve the connection. If the owner does not have a private MitID, read the section "If the owner does not have a private MitID" below.
  • Name, email address, and date of birth (or CPR number) of the individual you intend to appoint as the organisation administrator.

If the owner does not have a private MitID

The owner (management representative of your business) must always appoint another person to start the process of entering into a connection agreement with MitID Erhverv if they do not have a private MitID. This person is called a reporter. The reporter can be either within or outside your business, such as an administrative employee or an accountant.

Once the owner (management representative of your business) has appointed the reporter, you must complete the following 3 steps before initiating the process of entering into a connection agreement:

The owner (management representative of your business) or the reporter must contact MitID Erhverv Support via the contact form. You will need to provide the following 9 pieces of information to the support:

  • The sole proprietorship’s name
  • The sole proprietorship’s CVR (Central Business Register) number
  • The full name of the owner (management representative of your business)
  • The phone number of the owner (management representative of your business)
  • The email address of the owner (management representative of your business)
  • The full name of the reporter
  • The phone number of the reporter
  • The email address of the reporter
  • Notify that the owner does not have a private MitID

Contact MitID Erhverv Support

Follow the instructions provided by MitID Erhverv Support to initiate the process of entering into a connection agreement.

When entering into a connection agreement with MitID Erhverv, you will need to upload documentation verifying the identity and role of the owner (management representative of your business). Therefore, ensure you have the following:

  • Proof of the owner’s identity, such as a copy of their passport or driving license
  • Proof of the owner’s affiliation with your business, such as:
    • employment contract or letter
    • payslip
    • other proof of the employee’s position in your business (for instance the director’s contract)
    • URL (link) to the business’s website, where the management team is listed.

To complete the process of entering into a connection agreement with MitID Erhverv, the reporter must have the following information ready:

  • The business’s CVR (Central Business Register) number.
  • The email address of the reporter.
  • The email address of the owner (management representative of your business).
  • The private MitID of the reporter to verify their identity.
  • Name, email address, and date of birth (or CPR number) of the individual you intend to appoint as the organisation administrator.

Learn more about the role of the organisation administrator in MitID Erhverv:

Roles

Enter into a connection agreement with MitID Erhverv

You are now ready to connect to MitID Erhverv. Press the "Connect your organisation" button below.

If you would like an overview of what to expect during the connection process, you may find it helpful to refer to the step by step guides on connecting by following the link below.

Step by step guides: Enter into a connect agreement with MitID Erhverv
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