Submit proof of activity for subsidized supplementary independent participation advice (EUTB) as a provider of advice services
Providers of counseling services must prove that the subsidies for counseling services of the Supplementary Independent Participation Counseling (EUTB) are used for the intended purpose by submitting corresponding proof of activity.
Description
The Supplementary Independent Participation Advice Service (EUTB) supports and advises all people with disabilities, people at risk of disability and their relatives free of charge and nationwide in all matters relating to rehabilitation and participation.
If you offer such advisory services as a provider and receive subsidies for them, you must prove that the subsidies are used for the intended purpose. You must submit your activity records annually to verify that the grants are being used for the intended purpose. In particular, the following will be checked
- whether you have achieved the substantive objectives
- whether the funds have been used for the intended purpose and economically
- whether your details match the books and receipts
Online service
Submit proof of activity for advisory services provided by the Supplementary Independent Participation Advisory Service (EUTB) online
Description
Use this service online
Trust level
You need an electronic ID card with a PIN to use the service (trust level: high).
further information on the level of trust for online services
Identification
- electronic identification using national eID means – user name/password
Contact person
Required documents
- Proof of activity
Prerequisites
- Proof of activity can only be submitted by providers who receive subsidies to finance counseling services in accordance with the Participation Counseling Ordinance (EUTBV).
Basis for legal action
Legal remedy
- Appeal against the inspection or revocation decision
Procedure
- You submit the activity reports via the ProDaBa portal of the Gesellschaft für soziale Unternehmensberatungen (gsub).
- You upload your documents directly to the portal.
- The inspection notice is made available to you digitally and in a legally secure manner in your portal mailbox.
- If you need to submit further documents, you will also receive feedback in the same way.
- There is no need to send the notification by post at the same time.
- If required, you have the option of using a digital objection procedure against the inspection notice via the portal.
Deadlines
You must submit the activity reports each year by March 31 for the previous calendar year.
Objection deadline: 1 month (Widerspruchsfrist gegen einen möglichen Rückforderungsbescheid: 1 Monat)
Processing time
1 to 9 months
Costs
Es fallen keine Kosten an.: Fee free of charge
Notes (specifics)
Expenditure that was not earmarked or not spent economically and sparingly can be reclaimed retroactively with interest.
Further Information
Area of validity
Germany-wide
Official approval
Officially approved by Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (BMAS) on 01.12.2025
Keywords
Consulting services, EUTB, EUTBV, Participation Counseling Ordinance, Supplementary independent participation advice, Participation counseling