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Our service for

Expats and employees

Munich’s labor market needs employees in both innovative and long-established occupations. At the same time, Munich is Germany’s most international city. Numerous expats live here and the city is brimming with opportunities for international workers.

Supporting your professional prospects

Which sectors in Munich are seeking employees and offer good prospects? What kinds of qualifications are in demand and where can I obtain them? How do I get recognition for my foreign qualifications? And where can I establish international contacts or link up with a specific community in Munich?

The City of Munich offers various points of contact and information to help you launch or further develop your career.


Tailored to your needs: our info and services

  • Support for crowdfunding

    This program offers a 60 percent grant for all creative services linked to crowdfunding campaigns in Munich.

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  • Skilled labor

    We support Munich-based companies in the recruitment, development and retention of both junior and senior staff.

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  • Kreativ München

    The Team of Excellence for the Cultural and Creative Industries, in short Kreativ München, is the first point of contact for all creative and cultural practitioners in Munich.

    2 Personen im Beratungsgespräch beim Kompetenzteam für die Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft
  • Coworking Spaces

    A large number of coworking spaces can be found in Munich. Here you can quickly get an overview - by map or list.

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  • Impact Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation

    We are your point of contact for the topic of impact entrepreneurship and social innovation.

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  • More diversity in the workplace

    The “amiga – Career Center for Internationals” has been supporting talented individuals from around the world for ten years.

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  • Startups and new business

    Munich’s startup scene benefits from a tried-and-true network of successful major corporations, established startups, and an excellent university and research environment full of outstanding minds and institutional supporters.

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  • Official startup platform

    What’s new on Munich’s startup scene? What events should entrepreneurs take note of? You can find the answers to these and other questions on MUNICH STARTUP, the city’s official startup platform!

    Munich Startup
  • Information event "How to start a business"

    Take advantage of our two-hour online info session to get a concise overview of all the important startup topics.

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  • Industries

    Munich has a particularly diversified mix of all important economic sectors. In the following, we would like to present a selection that is particularly in focus.

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News for professionals and talents

MUNICH FASHION AWARD: The finalists

09.04.2025

Reihe Models mit bunten Patch-Outfits auf einer Bühne

The MUNICH FASHION AWARD 2025 enters its hot phase: the finalists have been announced!

Innovation competition 2025 announced

10.03.2025

City of Munich's Innovation Cometition 2025 - key visual

Until May 18, Munich is once again looking for innovative solutions and new concepts that have the potential to be tested and implemented in an urban test bed.

Interview with Dr Christian Scharpf

03.03.2025

Dr. Christian Scharpf

On March 1, Dr Christian Scharpf succeeded Clemens Baumgärtner as Head of Munich’s Department of Labor and Economic Development. An exclusive interview.