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
Read our quick overview for foreign companies who are interested in doing business in Munich. From finding business partners to setting up an office in Munich, learn who to contact for advice to startups and established companies.
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.