Apply for entry in the register of crafts that are exempt from licensing or in the register of trades similar to crafts

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Apply for entry in the register of crafts that are exempt from licensing or in the register of trades similar to crafts

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The register of owners of a craft or craft-like trade that is not subject to licensing is a register in which all

natural and
legal entities and
partnerships with legal capacity

who operate an unlicensed craft or craft-like trade must register. The crafts that are exempt from licensing are listed in Section 1 of Annex B to the Crafts Code.

These include:

Watchmakers,
Goldsmiths and silversmiths,
wood sculptors,
sailmakers,
shoemakers,
millers,
brewers and maltsters,
textile cleaners,
building cleaners,
photographers,
bookbinders and
violin makers.

Trades similar to crafts are listed in Section 2 of Appendix B to the Crafts Code. These include:

Iron weavers,
floor layers,
Metal grinders and metal polishers,
vehicle recyclers,
pipe and drain cleaners,
ice cream makers,
beauticians and
Piano tuners.

In order for the register to be kept correctly, there is a legal obligation to notify the Chamber of Skilled Crafts of the start or termination of the independent operation of an unlicensed craft or craft-like trade. Notification of the start of the business triggers a procedure for entry in the register.

To register an unlicensed craft or a craft-like trade as a standing trade, you submit an application for entry in the register of owners of a business of an unlicensed craft or a craft-like trade.

If you submit the application in writing, you must enclose the documents to be submitted as copies, certified copies or originals, depending on the Chamber of Crafts.

A trade is an unlicensed craft or a craft-like trade if it is operated in a craft-like manner and is listed in Annex B of the Crafts Code (see legal basis).

After notification of the craft-like trade, the Chamber of Crafts issues a confirmation of entry in the register of owners of a business of an admission-free craft or a craft-like trade (trade card). With the trade card you can later legitimize yourself as a registered trade business.

Anyone who operates the independent business of an admission-free craft or a craft-like trade as a standing trade is entered in the register in accordance with Appendix B Section 1 or Section 2 of the Crafts Code. It is not necessary to submit professional qualifications for this purpose. Craft or trade cards are issued as a certificate of registration. The registration is subject to a fee.

Which documents are required?

The actual notification of the start of operation of an unlicensed craft or craft-like trade can be made informally. The following documents must be submitted for the registration procedure to be carried out thereafter:

Sole proprietorship:

Copy of identity card or comparable identification document.
Copy of business registration (can be submitted later)

Civil law companies (GbR):

Copies of the identity cards or comparable identification documents of the partners or persons authorized to represent the company
Copy of the partnership agreement (if not informally concluded)
Copy of the business registration (can be submitted later)

Legally capable commercial partnerships of the general partnership (OHG), limited partnership (KG) and corresponding foreign corporate forms:

Copies of the identity cards or comparable identification documents of the partners or persons authorized to represent the company.
for the proof of the entrepreneurial legal form
- if the company has its registered office in Germany:
  - in the case of companies entered in the commercial register: an extract from the register, in the case of a general partnership also a copy of the articles of association
  - if no entry in the register has been made: copy of the articles of association
- for foreign legal forms:
  - Extract from the register of the competent foreign register in the case of companies registered in registers, otherwise- copy of the articles of association.
Copy of business registration (can be submitted later)

Legal entities - limited liability company (GmbH), limited liability entrepreneurial company (UG), joint stock company (AG), registered cooperative (eG):

Copies of the identity cards or comparable identification documents of the persons authorized to represent the company.
for the proof of the entrepreneurial legal form:
- if the company is based in Germany: excerpt from the commercial register or register of cooperatives
- for foreign legal forms: Register excerpt of the competent foreign register
Copy of the business registration (can be submitted later after entry in the register of skilled crafts)

Personal document

Presentation of identity card or passport with confirmation of registration or residence permit or other comparable identity documents (for online procedures, you will need your new identity card or a comparable means of authentication)

Current commercial register excerpt or articles of association (for legal entities)

Registered companies please submit a current excerpt from the commercial register at the time of application. Legal entities in the process of formation (e.g. GmbH, AG) submit the articles of association or partnership agreement.

If applicable, further documents in accordance with Section 20 in conjunction with Section 17 (1) of the Crafts and Trades Code (HwO)

Application for entry/modification/extension in the register of trades subject to registration, trades not subject to registration and trades similar to trades (completed and signed)
Current excerpt from the commercial register (only for companies registered in the commercial register)
identity card
valid residence permit for citizens from other European countries

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

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