Business situations for companies

Would you like to take the plunge and become professionally independent? Do you know yet how and where you will do so? A number of advisory services are available to you. Am I entitled to funding for my business? What conditions do I need to meet? What licences and authorisations are required?

To keep everything in order, the government collects, records and discloses a broad range of data on businesses. Does your business need information from a company or land register? Do you want to enter yourself into a register or remove yourself from it? Here you will find an overview of services and points of contact.

Do you run a business with employees? What is the situation for providing social security? How can you pay payroll taxes and what must you inform the authorities of? Here you will find comprehensive information on labour law issues so that you can get an overview of your rights and obligations as an employer.

Through taxes and social insurance contributions, businesses make an important contribution to funding public functions and services. As an employer, producer or distributor, you will be taxed in forms such as VAT, trade tax or income tax. Here you will find services and information concerning taxes and social insurance contributions.

The right location and the best possible facilities are a crucial factor in a company’s success. What needs to be taken into account when it comes to renting and leaseholds or buying and building? What requirements need to be fulfilled?

Are you looking to the future and seeking to tap into new markets or invest in new equipment? Extensive public support is available to help your company maintain its competitive advantage for the long term. There are also numerous forms of assistance for companies in crisis. Here you will find information about assistance, financing and advisory services.

Do you want your company to become active internationally or are you already engaged in cross-border business? What needs to be taken into account when it comes to importing or exporting goods and services? In what cases does foreign trade promotion or investment exist?

Public contracts are an important part of the economy: every year, the government awards contracts to private companies totalling hundreds of billions of euro. Here companies can find information about fair and efficient tendering procedures, as well as services for them.

Do you need to keep a log book for your business vehicles? What does a start-up need to document? A company’s reporting obligations depend on how large it is, and also vary by industry. Here you will find government contacts and information related to statistics and reporting obligations.

Research and development are crucial to companies’ success and competitive strength. The government can support you in your innovation efforts. Here you will find services and information concerning research and development.

Is your company active in the area of logistics and transport? Do you have business vehicles or do you operate a vehicle fleet? There are many formalities to take care of, including registering and de-registering vehicles, documenting permission to operate a motor vehicle, documenting professional expertise and procuring transport permits.

Whether you are equipping buildings, starting operations at production facilities, or interacting with hazardous substances or goods in a safe and professional way, you need to comply with regulations for the protection of people and the environment. Here companies can find important information on relevant topics from facility inspections to product authorisations.

Out of sight, out of mind? When it comes to waste and emissions, this attitude belongs squarely in the past. Today companies protect the environment and the climate by using raw materials in a sustainable way and by systematically reducing the noxious substances and emissions they produce. Here we have gathered together information and government services regarding waste and emissions.

Everyone has equal rights: here you will find information and services that your company can use to assert its rights and check adherence to rules – from reminders about outstanding claims and the right of appeal, to petitions and complaints.

Is your company planning a large event such as a trade fair or would you like to apply for special opening hours for your business during a street festival? Then you need the relevant authorisations. Here you will find out what rules are to be observed and when official registration is necessary.

Who will lead your business into the future? What formalities are to be taken care of when discontinuing a business or temporarily closing it? What should be considered when taking over an existing business? What does bankruptcy mean and when is restructuring advantageous? Here you will find an overview of relevant contacts at public authorities and relevant government services.