The Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs of Denmark is responsible for a number of policy areas which are important for the general business environment, including business regulation, Intellectual Property Rights, competition and consumer policy, the financial sector and shipping. The Ministry is engaged with various international organizations enhancing international framework conditions for growth. In the European Union, the Ministry participates in the work of the councils for Competitiveness and Maritime Transport. The main mission of the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs is to create competitive and innovative conditions for growth. Our vision is Europe’s best conditions for doing business.