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How myLokaal Works

Everything you need to know about shopping, selling, hiring and working on myLokaal Germany

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Yes! Browsing shops, products and jobs is completely free. Opening a basic shop and posting jobs is also free. We offer optional paid featured listings to boost visibility.
Click "Open a Shop" in the navigation, complete your shop profile with details, photos and products. Our team reviews and activates your shop within 24 hours.
Go to Post a Job, fill in your job details and submit. We review and publish within 24 hours.
Payments for products are processed securely via PayPal, credit/debit card or SEPA bank transfer. For freelance work, we recommend agreeing payment terms directly with your client.
mylokaal is currently focused on shops and sellers based in Germany. However, you can ship products from African countries as long as your business is registered in Germany.
Create your freelancer profile, complete your portfolio and submit your ID for verification. Verified profiles get a blue checkmark and appear higher in search results.
myLokaal is specifically designed to serve African and Afro-German businesses and professionals in Germany. Any business selling authentic African products or services is welcome.

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