The Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA)

The Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) is a German federal authority operating under the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. Established in its current form in 2001 through the merger of earlier economic and export control bodies, BAFA performs administrative and regulatory functions across foreign trade, economic development, and energy policy. Its core responsibilities include export licensing and control, administration of funding programmes (particularly for SMEs), and implementation of energy and climate measures. BAFA also supports Germany’s compliance with EU and international regulations.