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Growth in Businesses in Berlin and Brandenburg, Despite Increased Deregistrations
According to the Office for Statistics Berlin-Brandenburg, both Berlin and Brandenburg experienced an increase in business registrations during the first half of 2025, with the number of new businesses surpassing the number of deregistrations in each region.
In Berlin, over 22,400 new businesses were founded, representing an increase of 3.9% compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was accompanied by a rise in deregistrations, with over 16,300 businesses ceasing operations, marking an increase of 4.7% compared to the same period in the previous year. Approximately 15,000 of these deregistrations were due to the complete cessation of activity.
Brandenburg also saw an increase in both new businesses and deregistrations. Around 10,000 new businesses were registered, marking an increase of 5.9% compared to the same period in 2024. In the first half of 2025, nearly 8,400 businesses were deregistered, which is an increase of 9.4% compared to the same period in 2024. Approximately 6,600 of these deregistrations were due to the complete cessation of activity.
The "Retail; Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles" sector saw the most activity in both Berlin and Brandenburg during the first half of 2025. However, the specific breakdown of new business foundations and deregistrations in this sector, as well as the total number of new foundations that completely ceased activity in the first half of 2025, were not provided in the search results.
For more detailed statistics and breakdowns, it is recommended to consult official sources such as the Berlin-Brandenburg Statistical Office, Chambers of Commerce for Berlin and Brandenburg, and economic development agencies for these regions. These sources usually publish quarterly or semiannual reports covering business foundations, closures, and sector-specific dynamics including retail and vehicle maintenance.
While the data provides a general picture of business activity in Berlin and Brandenburg, further investigation is needed to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the trends within the "Retail; Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles" sector and the reasons behind the increased deregistrations in both regions.
The community policy should address the rise in deregistrations of businesses, particularly in the retail and vehicle maintenance sectors, to ensure a stable and conducive business environment in Berlin and Brandenburg.
The employment policy in these regions needs to be adjusted to support the growth in new businesses and mitigate the effects of increased deregistrations, fostering long-term economic stability and creation of employment opportunities.
