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From November 18, 2025, directors of foreign companies with a branch in the UK will also be obliged to verify their identity to Companies House.
Your experience is needed: take part in an online evaluation of the Whistleblower Protection Act.
On September 3, 2025, the Federal Cabinet adopted an amendment to the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). The reporting obligation will be deleted without replacement and the list of sanctions reduced.
The UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) contains a new criminal offense "Failure to Prevent Fraud", which may also be relevant for companies based in Germany.
The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) publishes a fact sheet on industry initiatives in the context of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).
In the days leading up to Easter, there were a number of developments in the ESG area, from "Stop the Clock" to EUDR guidelines. We provide a brief overview and comment on the statements on the LkSG in the coalition agreement.
Package to reduce the bureaucratic burden on companies in the area of sustainability also provides for adjustments to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
US Department of Justice publishes criteria for evaluating compliance programs.
The postponement of the date of application of the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year to 30.12.2025 came into force on 22.12.2024. No other substantive changes were decided.
The OECD Business Group Anti-Corruption Committee (BIAC) is looking for examples of AI-driven anti-corruption efforts in business practice. If you are interested, you can submit your company example by November 20, 2024.
Obligation to submit the LkSG report for the 2023 financial year is again extended to 31.12.2025 by the government draft of the CSRD Implementation Act in order to avoid double reporting obligations for companies under the LkSG and CSRD.
Impact on mechanical and plant engineering in conjunction with electrical automation
The European Union's Cyber Resilience Act affects many products and components in the mechanical engineering sector. Companies should quickly identify the extent to which they are affected and take measures to ensure compliance and product security.
Companies are subject to increased business risks and various compliance regulations. With optimal data utilization, you can still remain competitive, quick to act and innovative!
Action is required for all companies with at least 50 employees
Here you will find supporting documents to assist you in implementing the contents described in the ZVEI-VDMA Code of Conduct (compliance and sustainability topics) in your company.
Up-to-date information on all issues related to export controls and sanctions.
With the cross-industry Code of Conduct, the VDMA aims to support companies in implementing compliance and sustainability requirements.
The VDMA stands for free and fair competition. In order to guarantee undistorted competition and legal certainty for members in their daily association work, the VDMA has committed itself to a comprehensive compliance program.
Export control is sometimes underestimated, sometimes overestimated. VDMA members can get advice and help from the VDMA to identify and comply with export restrictions and avoid unnecessary expense.
At its meeting in September 2020, the Federal Council criticized the government draft of the Corporate Sanctions Act and warned that small and medium-sized companies should not be overburdened.
"Money laundering - compliance in mechanical and plant engineering"
