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Digitalisation22 September 20265 min read

Reporting company data from 2027 under the new dialogue procedure

From 2027, company data will be managed directly with the Bundesagentur für Arbeit. Businesses should check their software, master data and responsibilities.Read more

Digitalisation17 September 20265 min read

Appointing an occupational physician by email could become possible

A draft bill would allow digital appointments in occupational health and safety. What businesses can prepare and when the change is expected to take…

Digitalisation8 September 20265 min read

How to Organise Digital Tax Assessments from 2027

From 2027, a digital tax assessment is often deemed notified after four days. How SMEs can manage incoming notices, deputy cover and deadlines.

Law and regulation3 September 20265 min read

Environmental claims face stricter rules in 2026

Stricter rules for environmental claims apply from 27 September 2026. SMEs should review their websites, online shops, social media, quotations and packaging.

Digitalisation25 August 20265 min read

Digital payroll records will be mandatory from 2027

Digital payroll records will be mandatory from 2027. How SMEs can organise personnel documents, paper originals, payroll software and electronic audits.

Digitalisation20 August 20265 min read

Mandatory electronic tills from 2028 under new draft law

The draft law would require businesses with turnover above 100,000 euros to use electronic tills from 2028. These are the deadlines and requirements to…

Digitalisation18 August 20265 min read

Digital applications for Kurzarbeitergeld to become mandatory

Draft legislation would make digital applications for Kurzarbeitergeld mandatory. Businesses should prepare their access, software and deadlines.

Company6 August 20266 min read

Public contracts will be easier for SMEs from July 2026

Since July 2026, the federal government has been able to award contracts worth up to 50,000 euros directly. What SMEs should prepare for business…

AI and automation4 August 20265 min read

AI in HR Given Reprieve Until December 2027

The EU has postponed strict rules for high-risk AI in HR. SMEs should now review their software, oversight, logs and contracts.

AI and automation1 August 20265 min read

Labelling AI content from 2 August 2026

From 2 August 2026, SMEs must label certain chatbots, deepfakes and public AI-generated texts. Find out which exemptions apply.

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