Bureaucracy burdens Brandenburg's crafts

The results of a recent survey show worrying effects of bureaucratic burdens on the skilled trades in Brandenburg.

This article is part of the special topic Bureaucratic madness in the craft industry

In the last five years, the Bureaucratic burdens This is what 82,2 percent of respondents in a recent survey said Brandenburg craft businesses The main reasons cited for this were the constant adaptation to new regulations (73,3 percent) and the increasing number of new verification, documentation, and reporting requirements (57,2 percent).

This means that almost 70 percent of companies less time for processing orders This results in longer waiting times for customers. The increasing bureaucracy has also financial impact: 47,4 percent of companies state that they are unable to offer their services and products due to the bureaucratic requirements expensive have to design.

Potential for tax relief

Over 60 percent of participants consider self-employment in the craft sector to be a challenge due to the high level of bureaucracy. unattractiveDespite digital possibilities, 61,5 percent of companies communicate not yet predominantly online with authorities and administrations. The main reason (61,3 percent) was the too complicated and time-consuming perceived digital communication processes.

The survey also shows that in the areas tax requirements (44,2 percent), data protection (32,7 percent) and statistical disclosure obligations (35,5 percent) greatest potential for effective Entlastung the companies are subject to proof, documentation and reporting obligations.

Promote bureaucracy reduction

Robert Wüst Photo: © Michael Lueder

"The survey results confirm that politicians must finally get serious about reducing bureaucracy. The skilled trades have put forward proposals for this. The requirements have long since reached a level that is too high for our businesses no longer feasible is," says Robert Wüst, President of the Chamber of Crafts Day of Brandenburg. 

The frustration is great: "Instead of fewer regulations, many have the impression that the administrative burden constantly increasingCraftsmen want to work for their customers on construction sites or in workshops and not constantly fill out forms. Therefore, a rethink necessary. Otherwise, our craft businesses will be crushed by bureaucracy."

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