Business Licensing Office
Any person operating a business, trade or any other commercial venture in Munich has to register at the Business Licensing Office (Gewerbebehörde).

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Business Activities requiring Special Permits
For some types of business you need more than just a registration. A permit or license is required for

Bookkeeping and other financial services

Security

Real estate

Auctioneers

Pawn shops

Hotels and restaurants 

Please contact the Point of Single Contact (PSC) to verify whether your business requires a license.

Re-registration of Business
You need to re-register when you

change the address of your business (relocating within Munich)

engange in a different business activity

widen your range of services or products (which are not yet covered by your initial registration)

You need to submit the following documents (in person or by mail):

completed re-registration form (see download below)

valid identification card or passport

copy of your Commercial Register entry (if your company is listed)

in the case of a limited liability company in the process of being founded:

a copy of the notarized article of agreement and a power of attorney issued by the founder
Your business re-registration certificate will be issued immediately or sent to you by mail.
  Fee: 28 Euros

Business Registration
Any person operating a business, trade or any other commercial venture in Munich has to register at the Business Licensing Office.
You need to register in person with the following documents:

completed registration form (see download below)

valid identification card or passport

copy of your Commercial Register entry (if your company is listed)

in the case of a limited liability company that is in the process of being founded:

a copy of the notarized article of agreement and a power of attorney issued by the founder
To EU-citizens a business registration certificate will be issued immediately.
  Fee: 47- 50 Euros
Special note:
  Your registration is required before you begin operating your business. Operating a business without prior registration is subject to penalties.
Some professions (for example doctors or lawyers) do not require a registration. If in doubt, please contact the Point of Single Contact (PSC) to verify whether your business needs a registration.

Craftsmen
Craftsmen must abide by specific regulations. They need a craftsman’s card when registering their business. It is issued by the local chamber of crafts (Handwerkskammer) following entry in the craftsmen’s register.

De-registration of Business
If you no longer operate your business you need to cancel your business registration certificate If you sell your business, the new owner must apply for a new business registration certificate. Business registration certificates are not transferable to new business owners.
Please download, complete and submit the de-registration form.
Fee: 25 Euros