Kreis Steinfurt

What Kreis Steinfurt does

Kreis Steinfurt is a district-level public administrative entity (Kreis) in the Münsterland region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, established in 1975 with administrative headquarters at Tecklenburger Str. 10, 48565 Steinfurt. It serves approximately 460,000 residents across 24 independent cities and municipalities, delivering mandatory public services including civil registry, vehicle registration, building permits, social welfare (Jugendhilfe), educational administration, healthcare oversight, environmental protection, emergency dispatch, and economic development. The district is governed by a Kreistag (district council) and led by Landrat Dr. Martin Sommer; key wholly-owned operating subsidiaries include Entsorgungsgesellschaft Steinfurt mbH (waste management), Fördergesellschaft Kreis Steinfurt mbH (economic development), and jobcenter Kreis Steinfurt (employment services jointly with the Federal Employment Agency).

The entity operates a platform-plus-services architecture spanning physical administrative offices, an integrated Online-Dienste digital service portal, the Bauen Online building permit system, iKfz digital vehicle registration, a Geodatenatlas (ArcGIS-based interactive mapping portal), an Online-Terminvergabe appointment booking system, and the Kreisleitstelle emergency dispatch center. Supporting digital infrastructure includes a Smart Region Digital Office coordinating intercommunal digitalization, an OpenData portal for government transparency, the Medienzentrum for educational media lending, and dedicated digital documentation systems for rescue services. Regional development is anchored through two LEADER regions (Steinfurter Land and Tecklenburger Land) securing EU agricultural and rural development funding for 2023-2027.

The revenue model is non-commercial: the district is funded through a combination of local tax revenues (Grundsteuer property tax, Gewerbesteuer trade tax), NRW state and federal government grants (covering Jugendhilfe, integration services, and road infrastructure), and administrative fees regulated under state fee schedules (Gebührensatzungen). Pricing for permits, vehicle registrations, and rescue services follows state-mandated fee tables with no commercial pricing flexibility. Customer segments include individual citizens (identity documents, social services), local businesses (licensing, permits, economic development), educational institutions (school supervision, vocational training), and emergency services (fire protection, rescue coordination). Distribution combines direct central administration, a 24-municipality partner service network, and self-service digital channels.

Name

Kreis Steinfurt

Legal name

Kreis Steinfurt

Website

https://kreis-steinfurt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kreis Steinfurt is a German district (Kreis) government administration in North Rhine-Westphalia, delivering mandatory public services including vehicle registration, building permits, social welfare, emergency dispatch, and educational administration to approximately 460,000 residents across 24 municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Fire Protection (922160), Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922190), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Risk Management, Safety Compliance & Emergency Operations (Ops-Led) (EDAJAHAN), State/Federal Reporting, Accountability & Audit Readiness (EDAJAHAF), Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Vehicle registration services
• Building permit processing
• Rescue and emergency services
• Social welfare administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Steinfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tax Revenue (Kreistagsabgabenerhebung): Kreis Steinfurt is primarily funded through local tax revenues including property taxes (Grundsteuer) and trade taxes (Gewerbesteuer) collected from businesses operating within the district boundaries.
2. Administrative Fees and Charges: Fees collected for specific government services such as vehicle registration, building permits, emergency medical services, and various licensing activities. Rescue service fees are determined through agreements with statutory health insurance funds.
3. State and Federal Grants: Transfers from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and federal government for specific functions including youth welfare (Jugendhilfe), integration services, and road infrastructure maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kreis Steinfurt is a German district (Kreis) administration that delivers statutory public services to approximately 460,000+ residents and local businesses across 24 municipalities. Its core offerings include vehicle registration, building permit issuance, social welfare administration, rescue and emergency services coordination, educational media lending, geospatial data access, and digital citizen service portals. The district operates as the statutory middle tier of German federalism under the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Product overview

Kreis Steinfurt is a German district (Kreis) administration providing public administrative services to citizens and businesses. The organization operates a platform-plus-services architecture consisting of multiple digital service portals, in-person administrative services, and specialized departments. The core digital offerings include the Online-Dienste portal for general administrative applications, Bauen Online for building permits, the Geodatenatlas for geospatial data, the Medienzentrum for educational media services, and the Kfz-Zulassungsstelle for vehicle registration. Supporting infrastructure includes the Kreisleitstelle for emergency dispatch, the OpenData portal for public data access, and the Amt für IT und Digitalisierung responsible for digital transformation initiatives including Smart Region projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online-Dienste (Online Services Portal) Digital service portal allowing citizens and businesses to submit applications and requests online, including vehicle registration, hunting licenses, building permits, and various administrative procedures.
• Bauen Online (Online Building Application) Digital building application process enabling complete online submission of building permit applications through the NRW building portal, for property owners, architects, and developers.
• Kfz-Zulassungsstelle (Vehicle Registration Service) Digital and in-person vehicle registration services including new registrations, de-registration, address changes, and various license plate services with iKfz online capability, for vehicle owners across the district.
• Geodatenatlas (Geo Data Atlas) Interactive ArcGIS-based mapping and geographic data portal providing access to maps, aerial imagery, and geospatial data for the district, for citizens, planners, and researchers.
• Kreisleitstelle (District Emergency Control Center) Emergency dispatch and control center coordinating rescue services, fire protection, and public safety with real-time incident tracking across the district.
• Medienzentrum (Educational Media Center) Educational media services for schools including lending of educational materials, robotics equipment, VR equipment, and digital learning resources through the Bildungsmediathek NRW.
• OpenData Portal Open government data portal providing public access to various datasets and information resources from the district administration.
• Online-Terminvergabe (Online Appointment Booking) Digital appointment scheduling system allowing citizens to book time slots for in-person administrative services at the district offices.
• Rettungsdienst (Rescue Service) District-wide rescue and emergency medical services including rescue stations, rescue vehicles, emergency physicians, paramedics, quality management, and digital incident documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital transformation progress with online permit processing through Bauen Online and iKfz digital vehicle registration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• energieland2050 e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal climate protection initiative association in which Kreis Steinfurt participates. The partnership drives district-wide climate action, renewable energy transition, and sustainability education. Kreis Steinfurt's Amt für Klimaschutz und Nachhaltigkeit (Climate Protection and Sustainability Office) works closely with this association on climate mitigation projects and public awareness campaigns.
• WESt mbH (Wirtschaftsförderungs- und Strukturentwicklungsgesellschaft Steinfurt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development and structural development company for Kreis Steinfurt. The partnership supports business attraction, entrepreneurship development, and regional economic planning. WESt serves as the primary vehicle for implementing economic development strategies.
• LAG Steinfurter Land e.V. (Lokale Aktionsgruppe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Action Group for the EU LEADER rural development program. Kreis Steinfurt participates as a member of this association which implements the Local Development Strategy for Steinfurter Land region, allocating EU agricultural and rural development funds to local projects.
• LAG Tecklenburger Land e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Action Group for the EU LEADER rural development program covering the Tecklenburger Land portion of Kreis Steinfurt. The association manages project selection and funding allocation for sustainable rural development initiatives.
• Jobcenter Kreis SteinfurtcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJoint institution between Kreis Steinfurt and the Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) responsible for implementing Bürgergeld (citizen's income) welfare payments and labor market integration programs for unemployed residents.
• Kommunales Integrationszentrum Kreis Steinfurt (KI)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMunicipal Integration Center that coordinates integration services, manages the Laien-Sprachmittlungspool (lay interpreter pool), and implements integration management programs for immigrants and refugees in the district.
• Kreispolizeibehörde SteinfurtcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDistrict police authority with which the district administration coordinates public safety, emergency response, and law enforcement services. The Kreisleitstelle (district control center) serves as the joint coordination point.
• Entsorgungsgesellschaft Steinfurt mbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaste management company (wholly owned by the district) responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and disposal services throughout Kreis Steinfurt.
• Fördergesellschaft Kreis Steinfurt mbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPromotional company owned by the district that supports economic development initiatives, business financing, and investment attraction programs.
• Europa-Union Steinfurt / EUROPE DIRECT SteinfurtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean information center providing citizens with access to EU information, promoting European citizenship awareness, and organizing educational events about European integration.
• DA Kunsthaus Kloster GravenhorstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerContemporary art museum housed in a former convent, operated in partnership with the district for cultural programming and regional tourism development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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