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How much is the scrapping premium (skrotpræmie) for a car in Denmark in 2026?

Hand the car in at an approved breaker.

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Short answer

In 2026 the tax-free scrapping premium is DKK 2,770. It covers passenger cars for up to nine people and small vans under 3,500 kg, and the car must have had liability insurance. As a rule you must be the last registered owner, the car must be deregistered in Motorregistret and handed in to an environmentally approved breaker (ophugger). Dealers and workshops can take the car in if they have an agreement with an approved breaker, and most breakers deal with the deregistration for you. You apply through the digital self-service on borger.dk.

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Why

  1. The premium is tax-free.
  2. Only approved breakers count.
  3. The car may not be exported afterwards.

Details

If the scrapping certificate is sent by post, the money is paid to your NemKonto.

Tip

Find an approved breaker on digitalskrotning.dk before you hand in the car, since the premium requires an environmentally approved breaker.

What may differ

If you are not the last registered owner, you can in special cases apply to Miljøstyrelsen for an exemption.

Common misconception

Many think any scrap dealer can pay out the scrapping premium.

What actually happens

The car must go to an environmentally approved breaker, or a dealer with an agreement with one.

People also ask

  • How do you deregister a car in Denmark?
  • Do you get owner tax back when you scrap a car?
  • What do you do with the number plates when you scrap a car?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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