Overview

• Berlin's Senate aims to digitalize all 301 administrative services for businesses, including trade registrations and recognition of foreign qualifications, by the end of 2025.
• Currently, 83 services are available online, with plans to expand the Digital Business Service portal to cover all processes within the next year.
• AI technology will be used to accelerate application processing, and businesses will be able to make payments through PayPal for these services.
• Digital business consultations will be introduced across all districts to assist entrepreneurs with procedures and required documentation.
• The plan also includes expanding gigabit internet access to all households by 2028, with a focus on replacing copper cables with fiber optics in underserved areas.