Register a businessas a Taxi and private hire
For taxi and private hire services, you need a licence under the Passenger Transport Act (Personenbeförderungsgesetz), and drivers need a passenger transport licence (Personenbeförderungsschein).
What applies to a Taxi and private hire
For taxi and private hire services, you need a licence under the Passenger Transport Act (Personenbeförderungsgesetz), and drivers need a passenger transport licence (Personenbeförderungsschein).
How it appears on the form
In the field “Angemeldete Tätigkeit” (registered activity), you describe exactly what your business does. For example:
Personenbeförderung mit Taxen
The wording stays in German, as that's how it appears on the official form.
- Status
- Permit required
- Chamber
- IHK
- Form
- GewA 1, the same nationwide
FAQ
Do I need a permit as a Taxi and private hire?
Yes. The permit must be in place before you start the activity.
Which chamber am I a member of as a Taxi and private hire?
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.