Products and services that perform well in the Netherlands are likely to be popular across the border as well. With over 80 million neighbors to the East, just a few hours’ drive away, it’s worth exploring this market.

When expanding your activities across the border, keep in mind that doing business in Germany requires the right mindset. You need to fully focus on your German branch to achieve maximum results. A German phone number is an essential part of this.

Why Choose a German Phone Number from Belfabriek?

✔ Build trust with local German customers. ✔ Benefit from advanced features like call recording and WhatsApp Business. ✔ Quick activation— active within one business day!

What Are the Costs of a German Phone Number?

Our subscriptions start at €12.50 per month. There is a one-time setup fee of €30.

What Documents Do You Need?

For Businesses:

  • Proof of address (matching the region in Germany).
  • Extract from the German commercial register (Handelsregisterauszug).

For Individuals:

  • Proof of address (e.g., utility bill or rental agreement).
  • Valid ID (passport or German ID card).

Be Mindful of Cultural Differences

Keep the following points in mind when calling Germany:

  • Separate work and private life In Germany, work is taken so seriously that it is strictly separated from private life.
  • Avoid informal language One consequence of the strict separation between business and private life is the way people address each other. While informal language may build trust in the Netherlands, in Germany, ‘du’ and ‘dein’ are not accepted in business settings.
  • Learn the language While broken German may work during vacations, it’s not sufficient for business dealings. To negotiate and socialize in German, a good command of the language is necessary. Fortunately, many Germans also speak English.

Create a German Presence

To successfully do business in Germany, you’ll need to register a German GmbH at a German address. A German phone number is also essential. Like in the Netherlands, Germany uses area codes, which allow callers to identify where a company is located.

Entrepreneurs aiming to target all of Germany would do well to register a service number. Such a number is region-independent, appealing to callers from all over Germany, while also building trust and exuding professionalism.

One reason entrepreneurs choose Belfabriek as their service number provider is that they gain access to numerous extras.

Since the underlying platform, the Interactive Voice Response system (IVR), is the same for Dutch and foreign numbers, owners of German numbers can also enjoy features such as:

  • Announcement Texts Greet callers during office hours and after closing time.
  • Call Queue Are all employees busy? This feature places callers in a queue.
  • Voicemail Enable this feature to let callers leave a message during busy times or after hours. You will receive the audio recording immediately via email.
  • Menu Options With the menu, manual call forwarding is a thing of the past. Ask callers via a recorded message what they need help with and provide them with options.
  • Call Recording With this feature, you can record every call with German callers, which is ideal for quality control and setting training goals. Note: This is a paid feature.

All number owners also have access to extensive call statistics. You can see, for example, which regions German callers are from and how long calls last. Based on this data, you can make important decisions about staffing and additional features.

What are you waiting for? Register your German service number today and enjoy international reach within a few days, along with the many extras our IVR system offers. If you have any questions, our Dutch-speaking customer service team will be happy to assist you. Call us at 0800–BELFABRIEK (0800–235 3227).