What is the difference between MitID and MitID Business?
While private MitID confirms who you are as an individual, MitID Business connects your digital certificate to your official employer and corporate identity.
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MitID vs. MitID Business: Key Differences for Digital Document Signing
Should your business signers use private MitID or MitID Business? Understand CVR association, authorization rules, and practical workflows.
Forfatter: KvikSign (eID & Sikkerhedsteam)
Opdateret: 2026-04-11
Læsetid: 5-6 min read
Hovedpointer (Key Takeaways)
- Private MitID verifies the signer's natural person identity, whereas MitID Business links the signature directly to an organization's CVR number.
- Both methods are fully legally binding under Danish law and eIDAS.
- Many signers prefer using their private MitID with business signing rights for simplicity and convenience.
Ofte stillede spørgsmål (FAQ)
Can an employee sign business contracts using private MitID?
Yes, provided the employee has actual authority (fuldmagt) or tegning authorization from the company.