Permit requiredIHK
Register a businessas a Auctioneer
Anyone who auctions other people's goods needs a permit under Section 34b of the Trade Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung).
Procedure
Next 39,90 €
Official GewAnzV form
Signature on your phone
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What applies to a Auctioneer
Anyone who auctions other people's goods needs a permit under Section 34b of the Trade Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung).
How it appears on the form
In the field “Angemeldete Tätigkeit” (registered activity), you describe exactly what your business does. For example:
Versteigerungsgewerbe nach § 34b GewO
The wording stays in German, as that's how it appears on the official form.
ClassificationAuctioneer
- Status
- Permit required
- Chamber
- IHK
- Form
- GewA 1, the same nationwide
General information, not legal advice.
FAQ
Do I need a permit as a Auctioneer?
Yes. The permit must be in place before you start the activity.
Which chamber am I a member of as a Auctioneer?
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.