The Point of Single Contact in North Rhine-Westfalia

The Points of Single Contact are online e-government portals set up in response to the EU services directive. PSCs aim to dismantle bureaucratic barriers for service providers setting up business in another EU country. PSCs allow users to access reliable and accessible information about the rules, regulations and formalities that apply to their service activities. On request of the applicant any administrative procedures can be completed solely electronically. PSCs have been established in Europe in early 2010. In Germany they are set up by the Federal States with the purpose to guide the applicant through the required processes. The PSC clarifies and sets out the necessary steps to get all permits, registrations and certificates for your project. It allows for central management from a single source. Since 2016 it is also possible to apply for recognition of professional qualifications via the PSCs. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the services provided by the Points of Single Contact are free of charge. There are no costs for using the PSCs to help you with your enquiry, however please note that there might be costs associated with registration, permits and certification from the relevant authority or organisation specific to your case.