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  "title": "EU Services Directive 2006/123/EC - Internal Market for Services and Point of Single Contact",
  "domain": "Operations & CX",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "last_updated": "2026-05-02",
  "bluf": "Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (the Services Directive) establishes the legal framework for the internal market for services in the European Union. Article 9 requires that authorisation schemes for service providers be non-discriminatory, justified by an overriding reason of public interest, and proportionate. Article 13 requires competent authorities to process licence applications within a reasonable period and provides for administrative silence to operate as approval where the deadline is exceeded. Articles 14 and 15 prohibit or require evaluation of specific requirements applicable to service providers. Article 16 guarantees freedom to provide services temporarily in another Member State without establishment. Articles 28 to 36 require each Member State to establish a Point of Single Contact (PSC) where service providers can complete all procedures and formalities electronically. The Services Directive was implemented in all EU Member States by December 28, 2009.",
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}