Business Registration in Kempten (Allgäu)
In Kempten (Allgäu) (Bayern), the Gewerbeamt Kempten (Allgäu) processes applications for Business Registration. The key facts for your application.
Responsible office for Business Registration in Kempten (Allgäu)
Gewerbeamt Kempten (Allgäu) · Gewerbeamt
Diese Aufgabe wird in Kempten (Allgäu) über die zentrale Stadtverwaltung (Stadtverwaltung Kempten) abgewickelt. Bitte dort nach der zuständigen Abteilung „Gewerbeamt" fragen.
Rathausplatz 2287435 Kempten (Allgäu)
Mo, Di, Do, Fr 08:00–12:00Mo 14:30–17:30, Mi 08:00–13:00
How to proceed
- 1
Determine the type of business
Determine whether the activity is a business or a freelance profession.
- 2
Submit your application
Online or at the Department of Business and Industry.
- 3
Obtain a business license
Automatic notification to the tax office and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Required documents
- Identification card or passportMandatory
- Lease agreement or proof of ownership (commercial premises)Often forgotten
Responsible authority
You can find the responsible authority in Kempten (Allgäu) with all contact details above.
All authorities for Business Registration →Fees
20–60 € je nach Gemeinde
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks in Kempten (Allgäu)
Official: max. approx. 1 weeks
Common mistakes
- • Business type not specified correctly
- • Tax ID number missing when changing address
Common reasons for rejection
- • Incomplete information
- • Lack of permits (e.g., restaurant license)
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
All individuals who intend to start or are currently running a business (excluding independent professionals).
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Kempten (Allgäu): approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Business type not specified correctly
- •Tax ID number missing when changing address
Common reasons for rejection
- •Incomplete information
- •Lack of permits (e.g., restaurant license)
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Everything about Business Registration
Regional overview
If you apply for Business Registration in Kempten (Allgäu), you wait about approx. 1 weeks on average. Statutory maximum: approx. 1 weeks. In practice it is rarely below this. Responsible: Gewerbeamt Kempten (Allgäu). The Gewerbeamt Kempten (Allgäu) in Kempten (Allgäu) currently needs about approx. 1 weeks. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter. Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to register a business?▼
€10–60 depending on the municipality, often €20–40.
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- Maintenance
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Handle Business Registration online
Submit your application directly online – without visiting an office.
Start online application