The weak business conditions have resulted in many companies being compelled to reduce their costs.

Since late 2005 and onward, a gradual reform on the structure and functions of the lower courts has been made.

Until recently any foreign plaintiff in Denmark who were domiciled outside EU would have to pay security for the costs if demanded by the defendant. If the security was not paid, the case would be dismissed. The only exception was, if a Danish plaintiff was exempted from paying such a security in the plaintiff's country.

Until recently, plaintiffs in Denmark had to pay a fee of 2.0% of the amount they were claiming in court.