Service Finder
Apply for an EU certificate in accordance with the Professional Recognition Directive
Service Description
If you provide certain services in an EU Member State or wish to establish yourself there, you must present the so-called EU certificate in some Member States. With this certificate, you prove that you are legally and permanently providing this service in Germany.
or your company is a member of a chamber (e.g. Chamber of Crafts), this is responsible for you. Otherwise, please contact the Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
In order to demonstrate that the services are provided on a permanent and lawful basis, you must state the specific activity you carry out and its duration. In addition to a description of the company's activities, you must state whether you have worked as a self-employed person, as the manager of a company or branch office, in a managerial capacity or as an employee.
function or as an employee.
Process flow
You can apply for an EU certificate in writing to the competent authority.
- You submit the application together with the requiredsupporting documents
- After examination by the competent authority, the EU certificate will be issued and sent to you by post, including a notice of fees.including the notification of fees
Once you have received the certificate, you can use it for your application in the EU country.
Who should I contact?
Depending on the profession you wish to pursue, contact the relevant Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Chamber of Crafts or, if applicable, the professional chambers.
Requirements
- You have practiced your profession for the past two years.
- You have proof of the last specific job you practiced.activity
Which documents are required?
- Copy of identity card, if applicable
- If applicable, proof of the specific job held and duration
- Training if applicable (proof: certificate, diploma, certificate)
- If applicable, additionally as:
- Self-employed person: Business registration
- Head of a company or branchbranch: Proof of entry in the commercial register
- Executive employee: employment contract, reference letter
- Employee: employment contract, reference
What are the fees?
There are costs involved. You can find out more from your Chamber of Industry and Commerce or Chamber of Crafts.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
There are no deadlines to be observed.
Processing duration
Processing Time: 2 - 4 Weeks
Legal basis
- Directive 2005/36/EC
- Art. IV Act Implementing the Directives of the European Economic Community on Freedom of Establishment and Freedom to Provide Services (NiederlFrhEWGDG)
- First Regulation implementing the Directives on freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services in the European Economic Community (1st IR on freedom of establishment EEC)
Applications / forms
No formal legal remedies
Appeal
- Form: Form for issuing the EU certificate of the competent authority
- Online procedure possible: no
- Written form required: no
- Personal appearance required: no
Supporting institutions
Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Chamber of Crafts, professional chambers
Further Information
The User's Guide to Directive 2005/36/EC also provides information on whether special conditions must be met in order to provide services in another Member State, in particular whether the professional qualification must be recognized.
Published by: Publications Office of the European Union
Author
IHK East Thuringia to Gera
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
Start your request directly online:
Competent Authority
Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Erfurt
Address
99096 Erfurt
Postal address
99104 Erfurt
Opening times
Mon. 08:00 - 17:00
Tue. 08:00 - 17:00
Wed. 08:00 - 17:00
Thu. 08:00 - 17:00
Fri. 08:00 - 14:30
Transport connection
Parking spaces
Parkhaus "Am Stadion"
Fees: yes
