{"id":12164,"date":"2025-03-06T09:15:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T09:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/?p=12164"},"modified":"2025-03-11T10:51:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T10:51:33","slug":"notwendige-genehmigungen-fuer-verschiedene-branchen-in-deutschland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/notwendige-genehmigungen-fuer-verschiedene-branchen-in-deutschland\/","title":{"rendered":"Necessary permits for various industries in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Germany, for certain industries and activities special permits, licenses or authorizations<\/strong> required. Companies wishing to operate in these areas must first obtain the check the legal requirements and submit the corresponding applications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1. trade & construction<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Authorization:<\/strong> Entry in the Trade register<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Who has a Craft requiring a license<\/strong> (e.g. electrician, plumber, bricklayer, roofer) must register with the Chamber of Crafts (HWK)<\/strong> into the Trade register<\/strong> can be registered.<\/li>\n
  • Prerequisite: Championship title<\/strong> or an equivalent qualification.<\/li>\n
  • Some professions are free of admission<\/strong>but require a business registration.<\/li>\n
  • Foreign companies<\/strong> must have their qualification recognized in Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Further authorizations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Building permit<\/strong> (required for construction projects).<\/li>\n
    • Occupational safety and environmental protection requirements<\/strong> note.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. gastronomy & food industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Permits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Restaurant license<\/strong> (\u00a7 2 German Restaurant Act) \u2192 required if alcohol is served.<\/li>\n
      • Business registration<\/strong> at the public order office.<\/li>\n
      • Hygiene training & health certificate<\/strong> (Instruction according to \u00a7 43 Infection Protection Act).<\/li>\n
      • Building & operating permit<\/strong> for the premises (e.g. fire safety regulations).<\/li>\n
      • Food monitoring<\/strong> by the responsible health authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Special requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • In food production, a EU approval<\/strong> be necessary.<\/li>\n
        • If outdoor management is planned \u2192 Special use permit<\/strong> of the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          3. transportation & logistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          Permits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Business registration<\/strong> for transportation companies.<\/li>\n
          • EU license for cross-border freight transport<\/strong> (for international transports).<\/li>\n
          • Driving license for passenger transport<\/strong> (e.g. for cab companies).<\/li>\n
          • Authorization according to the Road Haulage Act (G\u00fcKG)<\/strong> for commercial freight transportation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Special conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Compliance with the Driving and rest times<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • Environmental and emissions regulations (e.g. fine dust sticker in environmental zones).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              4. financial & insurance services<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              Permits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Permit in accordance with \u00a7 34d, 34f or 34i of the German Trade Regulation Act (GewO)<\/strong> \u2192 for insurance brokers, financial investment brokers and real estate loan brokers.<\/li>\n
              • Permission in accordance with the German Banking Act (KWG)<\/strong> \u2192 Required for banks and financial service providers.<\/li>\n
              • License from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)<\/strong> for certain financial transactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Further requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Professional qualification and examination of expertise at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).<\/li>\n
                • Business registration and registration with the IHK or BaFin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  5. healthcare & nursing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                  Permits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • License to practice medicine or professional license<\/strong> for doctors, dentists, pharmacists, psychotherapists.<\/li>\n
                  • Licensed as a non-medical practitioner<\/strong> by the public health department (alternative practitioner examination required).<\/li>\n
                  • Care operating license<\/strong> for outpatient care services by the state authorities.<\/li>\n
                  • Pharmacy operating license<\/strong> for the opening of a pharmacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Special requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    • Compliance with hygiene and quality standards.<\/li>\n
                    • Job-related further education and training required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      6. retail & e-commerce<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                      Permits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      • Business registration<\/strong> at the public order office.<\/li>\n
                      • Entry in the commercial register<\/strong> (if necessary).<\/li>\n
                      • Special approvals for special products<\/strong>:\n
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                        • Sale of medicinal products \u2192 Pharmacy-only products require a special permit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                        • Food sales \u2192 Observe the food hygiene regulations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                        • Sale of alcohol or tobacco products \u2192 Observe youth protection requirements<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                        • Arms trade \u2192 Weapons trading license required according to WaffG<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Special requirements for online trading:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                          • Imprint obligation & data protection requirements (GDPR)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                          • Labeling requirements for certain products<\/strong> (e.g. electrical appliances, toys, textiles).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            7. IT & Telecommunications<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                            Permits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                            • Telecommunications provider<\/strong> need a Permission from the Federal Network Agency<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                            • Data processing & hosting<\/strong> must be the GDPR guidelines<\/strong> correspond.<\/li>\n
                            • If personal data is processed \u2192 Notification to the data protection authority<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              8. education & coaching<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                              Permits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                              • Recognition as an educational institution<\/strong> for state-subsidized further training (e.g. AZAV certification).<\/li>\n
                              • Approval according to school law<\/strong> for private schools and universities.<\/li>\n
                              • Daycare centers & tutoring institutes<\/strong> need a Operating license from the youth welfare office<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Special requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                • Proof of quality and certifications are often required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  9. security & surveillance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                                  Permits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                  • Permission according to \u00a7 34a Trade Regulation Act (GewO)<\/strong> for security services.<\/li>\n
                                  • Examination of expertise or training at the IHK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                  • Weapons possession card (WBK)<\/strong> if armed security services are offered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    Be aware of bureaucratic hurdles depending on the industry!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                                    • Almost all industries require a business registration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                    • Special licenses required for regulated professions and activities<\/strong> (e.g. healthcare, security, transportation).<\/li>\n
                                    • Commercial register entry required for larger companies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                    • Observe data protection, youth protection and environmental protection regulations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                      In Deutschland sind f\u00fcr bestimmte Branchen und T\u00e4tigkeiten besondere Genehmigungen, Lizenzen oder Erlaubnisse erforderlich. Unternehmen, die in diesen Bereichen t\u00e4tig sein m\u00f6chten, m\u00fcssen vorher die rechtlichen Voraussetzungen pr\u00fcfen und die […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,180],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-buerokratie-und-behoerdenwege-fuer-unternehmen","category-notwendige-genehmigungen-fuer-verschiedene-branchen-in-deutschland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12164"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12165,"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12164\/revisions\/12165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}