Starting a Business
# Certifying your qualifications and specialised skills
In the interest of protecting the public and ensuring high quality
standards, before engaging in certain professional activities you must show evidence
that you hold the necessary skills and specialist knowledge. If your profession is
one of those subject to such requirements, then you are in the right
place.
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If you are or want to be professionally active in maritime shipping, you can apply for proof in the form of a seafarer's certificate under certain conditions.If you are interested in working in an academic or non-academic health profession abroad, you will need a Certificate of good standing ( Certificate of good standing).The Chambers of Commerce and Industry issue certificates of origin and certifications of other trade documents.If you would like to qualify in the field of IT security and prove your expertise, you can apply for certification under certain conditions.Persons who are employed in security-sensitive positions in companies must undergo a security check as part of preventive personnel sabotage protection. As a company, you must apply for the check.If you want to set up as a non-medical practitioner to practice medicine, you need a license.
These Assistance Services support you in exercising your rights and fulfilling your duties in the European internal market.
The pan-European network of Points of Single Contact can provide you with details of any legal requirements and help you to complete relevant procedures.