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Apply for EU certificate according to the Professional Recognition Directive

Service Description

If you wish to provide certain services in an EU member state or establish yourself there, you must, among other things, present the so-called EU certificate in some member states. With this certificate you prove that you provide this service in Germany lawfully and permanently.

In order to demonstrate that the services are being provided on a permanent and lawful basis, you must state the specific activity you are carrying out and its duration. In addition to a description of the activity of the company, you must indicate whether you have been active as a self-employed person, as the manager of a company or branch office, in a managerial position or as an employee.

Process flow

You can apply for an EU certificate in writing to the competent office.

  • You submit the application together with the required evidence.
  • After examination by the competent body, the EU certificate will be issued and sent to you by mail, including an invoice.

After receiving 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

  • Exercise of the profession in the past two years
  • Indication and evidence of the specific activity carried out

Which documents are required?

  • Copy of the identity card
  • Proof of the specific activity performed and its duration
  • Education (evidence: certificate, diploma, certificate)
  • Additionally as:
    • Self-employed: Business registration
    • Manager of a company or a branch office: proof: commercial register entry
    • Executive employee: employment contract, employment reference
    • Employee: employment contract, employer's reference

What are the fees?

Costs will be incurred. 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

The processing time is usually 2 - 4 weeks.

Legal basis

Applications / forms

No formal legal remedies

Appeal

  • Form: Form for issuing the EU certificate of the respective competent body.
  • Online procedure possible: no
  • Written form required: no
  • Personal appearance required: no

Supporting institutions

Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Chamber of Crafts, professional chambers

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)

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