Register a businessas a Café
You don't need a restaurant licence for food and non-alcoholic drinks. If you serve alcohol, some states require a permit. If you work with food, the instruction under the Infection Protection Act (Infektionsschutzgesetz) is mandatory.
What applies to a Café
You don't need a restaurant licence for food and non-alcoholic drinks. If you serve alcohol, some states require a permit. If you work with food, the instruction under the Infection Protection Act (Infektionsschutzgesetz) is mandatory.
How it appears on the form
In the field “Angemeldete Tätigkeit” (registered activity), you describe exactly what your business does. For example:
Betrieb eines Cafés
The wording stays in German, as that's how it appears on the official form.
- Status
- No permit required
- Chamber
- IHK
- Form
- GewA 1, the same nationwide
FAQ
Do I need a permit as a Café?
No, the activity doesn't need a permit. You simply register it with the trade office.
Which chamber am I a member of as a Café?
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). The trade office registers you there itself.
What does registering through GEWA24 cost?
Our service fee is 39,90 €. On top of that comes the trade office's fee as per its bylaws. The office sends you the fee notice.