The key point: Approximately 29,000 companies have until 31 July to register with the competent authorities for NIS2 implementation.
Nearly 29,000 German companies must register by 31 July under the NIS2 Directive. The deadline for notification as critical infrastructure or operators of essential services is expiring.
The registration deadline for the implementation of the NIS2 Directive in Germany ends on 31 July. Approximately 29,000 companies are affected, which are classified as operators of critical infrastructures or essential services and must register.
The classification follows the categories of the NIS2 Directive: This includes companies in the sectors of energy, transport, water, health, digital infrastructure as well as operators of services such as cloud computing and data centre services. For these organisations, registration with the competent federal or state authority is mandatory.
The registration is associated with significant compliance requirements. The affected companies must thereafter comply with security standards under NIS2, manage risks and report incidents. Companies that miss the deadline risk fines of up to ten million euros.
Source: news.google.com · Published 1 July 2026
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