Are you looking for German construction, metalwork, engineering, electrical, IT or logistics contracts as an EU company? Market access is only the starting point: you must evidence your capability, manage German communication and deliver reliably at the specified place and time.
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Evidence from your home country
Prepare current company-register data, a precise service profile, comparable references, insurance and qualifications. A specific procedure may request additional forms or certified documents; this checklist is a preparation aid, not a substitute for the tender documents.
company registration and identifiers
references showing scope, location and your role
qualification, insurance and capacity evidence
02
VAT, posting and the A1 certificate
For cross-border delivery, clarify VAT treatment, notification duties and the status of posted staff before pricing. The A1 certificate concerns the applicable social-security system; confirm the current process with the competent home-country and German authorities for the actual assignment.
check VAT and invoicing treatment
review posting requirements and A1
assign ownership for monitoring changes
03
Language and region selection
Saxony and Bavaria may be practical entry regions, but the right region depends on the site, travel time, accommodation, equipment and capacity. Translating key passages supports understanding; the German original remains decisive.