Closing your Business

# Restructuring and bankruptcy

If your company has ended up in financial difficulties, in some cases bankruptcy proceedings are necessary. In other cases, out-of-court restructuring can be advantageous: it saves court, administrative and insolvency administrator costs, and the restructuring does not need to be made public. Here you will find government services and contacts at public authorities that can support you in your situation.

To Services

Under certain conditions, you can view the debtor register online in the Joint Enforcement Portal of the federal states.

If you cease or relocate a business or permanent establishment, you must inform your local tax office.

If you need information on specific companies, you can search for them in the Joint Register Portal of the federal states or in the Business Register itself and inspect the entries and documents submitted.

When you start a business activity, you will be given a business identification number (W-IdNr.).

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.