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Cross-border business activities

Are you working in another EU country? Or would you like to temporarily or occasionally practise your profession in Germany or offer your services here? Here you will find out what you need to bear in mind.

Information about Rights & Duties

  • Customs procedures for imports and exports under the Union Customs Code
  • Employment of workers from other Member States in Germany
  • Moving a business to another Member State
  • Notifying the authorities of cross-border activities
  • international payments when selling goods and services online

Frequently used services

  • Apply for seafarer's identity card
  • Bescheinigung der Gestattung zur Erbringung vorübergehender grenzüberschreitender Dienstleistungen nach § 9 Absatz 1 Nummer 2 Handwerksordnung (HwO) im Bereich des zulassungspflichtigen Handwerks Ausstellung
  • Applying for a license for foreign transactions with war weapons
  • Report the transfer of firearms or ammunition from Germany as an arms dealer
  • Erstmalige Erbringung grenzüberschreitender Dienstleistungen in reglementierten Berufen anzeigen
  • Insure employees in the statutory accident insurance during temporary work abroad
  • Applying for permission to temporarily exercise the veterinary profession

Assistance

These Assistance Services support you in exercising your rights and fulfilling your duties in the European internal market.

  • Point of Single Contact