Abstract: A method for producing an optoelectronic component is disclosed. A first layer which has a dielectric to the surface of a semiconductor crystal. A photoresist layer is applied and structured on the first layer. The photoresist layer is structured in such a way that the photoresist layer has an opening, The first layer is partially separated in order to expose a lateral region of the surface. A contact area having a first metal is applied in the lateral region of the surface. The photoresist layer is removed. A second layer, which comprises an optically transparent, electrically conductive material, and a third layer, which comprises a second metal, are applied.