Opening of a branch in Munich

Are you planning to set up a branch office? We provide basic information to foreign companies planning to set up a branch office in Munich.

Description

The Single Point of Contact (EAP) can support foreign companies with information on setting up your service company in Munich:

  • necessary formalities for starting and carrying out service activities,
  • Contact details of the relevant authorities,
  • supporting associations and organisations.

You are also welcome to contact the single point of contact at your local chamber directly:

This overview provides information on possible forms of establishment, the formalities and where you can obtain further advice.

Questions & Answers

The Munich start-up office will provide you with competent and independent support as you take your first steps towards self-employment. Counselling is free of charge.

Landeshauptstadt München

Referat für Arbeit und Wirtschaft
Wirtschaftsförderung

Related services

Business deregistration

If you cease your commercial activity, give up a business premises or move your business to another municipality, you must inform us.

Undeclared work

We monitor whether the necessary business registration or travelling trade licence has been obtained and whether an entry has been made in the Register of Craftsmen.

Commissioning of an official medical report

As a public authority or public institution, you can commission us to carry out medical examinations of your Munich employees.

Business re-registration

If the location or type of your business changes or you expand your business to include additional goods or services, a change of registration is required.

Authorisation of work on Sundays and public holidays

Employers who require authorisation to employ staff on Sundays and public holidays must apply for this.