Certificates of competence and proficiency

• Apply for a seafarer's identity document

  If you work or intend to work professionally in maritime shipping, you can apply for proof in the form of a seafarer's identity document under certain conditions.

• Apply for (new) registration of ultralight aircraft

  If you own a microlight aircraft that requires registration, you must have it registered under certain circumstances.

• Apply for a change of the entry in the microlight aircraft register

  If you purchase a used ultralight aircraft requiring registration, you must report this.

• Apply for Authorized Economic Operator status

  As an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), you benefit from simplifications in customs clearance. To obtain this status, you must submit an application to your main customs office.

• IT Security: Apply for personnel certification

  If you want to qualify in the field of IT security and prove your expertise, you can apply for certification under certain conditions.

• Single Point of Contact Network

  The Europe-wide network of Points of Single Contact informs you about legal requirements and helps with the processing of procedures. 

• Obtain licenses, permits, or approvals to establish or operate businesses

  When starting a business, you will find information here on procedures, formalities, and approvals that you need to consider.

• Have professional qualifications recognized

  Do you want to work permanently in a regulated profession in Germany? Or would you like to temporarily provide services? Here you can find information on the recognition of your foreign qualification.

• Occupational health and safety

  Here you will find information on occupational health and safety as well as applicable laws, regulations, and employer obligations.

• Security screening of persons who are to perform security-sensitive tasks in the non-public sector, such as in companies

  Persons who are employed in security-sensitive positions in companies must undergo a security clearance as part of preventive personnel sabotage protection. As a company, you must apply for the clearance.