Service Finder
Apply for entry in the register of crafts that are exempt from licensing or in the register of trades similar to crafts
Service Description
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.
Process flow
- You apply to the relevant Chamber of Skilled Crafts for entry in the register of owners of a business in an unlicensed craft or a craft-like trade. Depending on what the Chamber of Crafts offers, the application form is available online. You can also submit your documents in person and fill out the application on site.
- In addition, it is also possible to complete the procedure via a Single Point of Contact, such as the Single Point of Contact responsible for the place of business.
- After examination by the responsible Chamber of Crafts, you will be entered in the register of owners of a business in an unlicensed craft or a craft-like trade.
- The Chamber of Skilled Crafts will issue you with a confirmation of registration (trade card).
Who should I contact?
- You can find the Chamber of Skilled Crafts responsible for you on the website of the joint initiative of all 53 Chambers of Skilled Crafts in Germany
- Information on points of single contact in Germany on the website of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)
- Public authority number 115
Requirements
- Craft-related practice of a craft that is exempt from registration or a craft-like trade according to Annex B of the Crafts Code (HwO).
- In order to register, you do not need any proof of qualification or master craftsman's title - unlike in the case of a craft that is subject to registration in the register of craftsmen.
Which documents are required?
- 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)
What are the fees?
The costs are based on the fee schedule of the responsible Chamber of Crafts.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Notification of the trade activity: immediately at the beginning of the activity
Processing duration
Maximum 3 months after receipt of the application including the complete documents (compare § 10 paragraph 1 HwO)
Legal basis
Appeal
- Forms: none (no uniform federal regulation)
- Written form required: no
- Personal appearance for on-site application: no
- Online procedure possible: yes
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
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Competent Authority
Handwerkskammer für Ostthüringen (HWK Gera) - Handwerksrolle
Address
07545 Gera
Opening times
MO: 09:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 15:00
Tue: 09:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 18:00
MI: 09:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 15:00
DO: 09:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 15:00
FR: 09:00 - 12:00
Transport connection
Parking spaces
Bielitzstraße
Fees: unknown
