Would you like to do business or work in Germany? Do you need information and advice on applications and would like to complete formalities easily and from a single source online? This is what the Single Point of Contact network is for!

As part of a Europe-wide network (EU/EEA), the Points of Single Contact provide business-friendly access to the administration. They provide information on the requirements for starting and running a business.

The Points of Single Contact network consists of electronic portals and personal contacts.

The services of the Single Points of Contact include

• Information on requirements and procedures for taking up and carrying out entrepreneurial activities in Germany, including associated fees and documents to be submitted
• Information on requirements and procedures for the recognition of professional qualifications in Germany, including associated fees and documents to be submitted
• Electronic processing of administrative procedures required for the commencement and pursuit of entrepreneurial or professional activities
• The target groups are start-ups, companies and applicants for recognition of professional qualifications in Germany, the EU/EEA and third countries.

As an EU citizen, you have a legal right to the services of the Point of Single Contact. This is regulated by the EU Services Directive and the EU Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications. In addition, the Points of Single Contact are a support service in accordance with the EU Regulation on a single digital gateway.

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