Planning to set up a branch in Munich?
The Point of Single Contact provides basic information to foreign companies planning to set up a branch office in Munich.
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The Point of Single Contact can support foreign companies planning to set up a branch office in Munich by providing the relevant basic information:
- necessary procedures and formalities required for taking up and performing your planned services.
- contact details of the competent authorities.
- supportive associations and institutions.
You are also welcome to get in direct touch with the Point of Single Contact at your responsible chamber:
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Point of Single Contact
- Chamber of Skilled Crafts - Point of Single Contact
Find the right point of contact quickly
Various institutions and programs are offering support services if you plan to set up a branch office in Munich:Overview of support services in Munich
Foreign companies planning to set up a branch office in Munich can reach us via
- Email: psc@muenchen.de
- Phone: +49 89 233 22070
You live in Munich and plan to set up a company here?
The Munich Business Startup Office provides basic knowledge about starting a business and helps you take the first steps towards self-employment. The services are free of charge.
Non-EU citizens who are not living in Munich
... and want to set up a business here
Do you live abroad and are planning to open a business in Munich? If you are not a citizens of a member state of the European Union (EU) or an EFTA country (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) you may need a special permit to go self-employed.
Your concern is not listed?
If your concern is not listed above you are welcome to reach out to the central service center of the City of Munich . This information desk is available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm via the phone number 089 -115.