Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle

What Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle does

Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) is a German federal government agency operating under the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, BMWK). Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Eschborn with additional offices in Berlin, Borna (Saxony), and Weißwasser/Oberlausitz, BAFA administers four principal statutory domains: (1) federal energy subsidies, most notably the Bundesförderung für effiziente Gebäude (BEG), the Besondere Ausgleichsregelung for energy-intensive industries, and the E-Auto-Förderung 2026; (2) export controls covering dual-use goods, embargoes, and war weapons licensing; (3) enforcement of the Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG) supply-chain due-diligence regime for companies with 1,000+ employees, including guidance publications (Handreichungen) and complaint procedures; and (4) audit oversight via the Abschlussprüferaufsichtsstelle (APAS), an independent body housed within BAFA that supervises statutory auditors and audit firms.

BAFA serves three primary constituencies: private individuals (citizens applying for energy-efficiency, building-renovation, and E-auto subsidies), companies (export licensees, LkSG-regulated firms, and energy-intensive industry applicants), and municipalities (heat-network funding and municipal energy consulting). Service delivery is conducted through both physical office locations and digital self-service portals — including ELAN-K2 for the special compensation scheme, ELAN-Portal for LkSG reporting, and the Wärmeerzeuger-Portal (WEP) for heat-generator documentation — complemented by flagship annual events such as BAFA Energietag, Exportkontrolltag, and the Informationstag Exportkontrolle (ITE).

BAFA's business model is non-commercial: it is wholly funded through the German federal budget, has no external shareholders, and does not charge fees for its core regulatory, subsidy administration, or oversight functions. The agency employs 1,001–5,000 staff, and its scale is set by statutory mandate rather than market demand. Notably, on October 1, 2025, BAFA discontinued verification of company reports under LkSG following a Cabinet decision to amend the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, signaling a partial retreat from its supply-chain enforcement role even as energy and export-control responsibilities continue to expand.

Name

Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle

Legal name

Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle

Website

https://bafa.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

BAFA is a German federal agency under BMWK that administers energy-efficiency subsidies (BEG), export-control licensing, supply-chain due-diligence enforcement (LkSG), and audit oversight (APAS), serving citizens, companies, and municipalities through statutory authority and digital portals.

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Product category

Government Regulatory Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade, Import/Export Controls & Sanctions Regulators (BPAIAOAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanctions & Restricted Party Screening Advisory (TLACAGAC), Greenhouse Gas (GHG) & Climate Regulatory Compliance (Mandatory Reporting, Cap-and-Trade Compliance) (EUAHABAG)

Keywords

• Export control services
• Energy subsidy programs
• Supply chain compliance
• Regulatory oversight
• Federal government agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Eschborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) is a German federal government agency that administers energy subsidy programs (notably Bundesförderung für effiziente Gebäude / BEG), enforces export control regulations (Ausfuhrkontrolle) including licensing for dual-use and military goods, monitors supply chain due diligence compliance under the LkSG, and oversees statutory auditors through its APAS division. The agency operates digital portals (ELAN-K2, ELAN, Wärmeerzeuger-Portal) for application and reporting, and serves both companies and private individuals across energy, foreign trade, and economic regulation domains.

Product overview

BAFA (Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle) is a German federal government agency providing regulatory oversight, administrative services, and funding programs across multiple domains. The agency operates the Bundesförderung für effiziente Gebäude (BEG) energy efficiency funding program, the Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG) supply chain due diligence compliance framework with associated Handreichungen guidance publications, export control services (Ausfuhrkontrolle), and auditor oversight (APAS). Digital access is provided through portals including ELAN-K2 for energy compensation schemes, the Wärmeerzeuger-Portal for heat generators, and the ELAN LkSG portal. BAFA also conducts Energieberatung (energy consulting) and Energieaudit services, with annual events like the BAFA Energietag serving as public information platforms.

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Products and services

• Bundesförderung für effiziente Gebäude (BEG)
• Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG) Compliance Services
• Ausfuhrkontrolle (Export Control)
• APAS (Abschlussprüferaufsichtsstelle)
• Energieberatung & Energieaudit
• Besondere Ausgleichsregelung (Special Compensation Scheme)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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