What is Greenland’s Foreign Investment Screening Act?
Greenland is considering a law that would allow the Government of Greenland (Naalakkersuisut) to screen certain foreign investments and intervene where an investment could threaten security or public order.
Status (as of Jan 2, 2026)
The bill (“Inatsisartut Act on screening of certain foreign investments”) is currently in the Inatsisartut legislative process:
- 1st reading: Nov 12, 2025
- 2nd reading: Feb 4, 2026
- 3rd reading: Feb 11, 2026 Inatsisartut
What counts as a “Foreign Investment”
The draft is broad and can include:
- Acquiring 25%+ of shares/voting rights in a Greenland-domiciled entity (plus step-ups at 1/3, 50%, 2/3, 100%)
- Obtaining decisive influence over key decisions (management/financial/operations), even without hitting a % threshold
- A catch-all: other activities in Greenland that could pose a security/public order risk
Who is a “Foreign Investor”
The draft generally covers:
- Non-Danish citizens
- Some Danish citizens without long-standing Greenland ties (residency/tax)
- Legal entities not domiciled in Greenland
- Foreign state authorities/bodies
Sensitive Sectors (prior permission required)
For certain sectors/activities, the draft requires mandatory authorisation before investing, including:
- Defence
- IT security / classified information
- Dual-use products
- Critical technology
- Critical infrastructure
- Raw materials (minerals/mining)
- Self-government-owned companies
- Commercial hydropower plants
What Naalakkersuisut can do
The draft allows Naalakkersuisut to:
- Approve, reject, or prohibit investments (and impose conditions)
- Review certain non-notified investments for up to 5 years after completion
Why it matters for energy, minerals, and hydro
If adopted, this becomes a real diligence/structuring factor for:
- Project financing and equity stakes
- JV arrangements
- Infrastructure ownership/operations
- M&A involving Greenland entities in sensitive sectors
Disclaimer: Informational only, not legal advice.
Sources:
Mergerfilers/KromannReumert summary + bill link Merger Filers.
Inatsisartut agenda (bill readings/dates) Inatsisartut
Nuna Law explainer summary Nuna Law
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