Change the business registration
Reporting changes to an existing business—such as a new location, a change in business activities, or a change in legal structure.
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Damit wir Change the business registration mit dem zuständigen Gewerbeamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Previous business license · Identification card
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
20–60 € je nach Gemeinde
How to proceed
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Fill out the business registration form
Please provide details of any changes (address, business activity, legal form).
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Submit it to the relevant business registration office
If you change your business location, the Trade Licensing Office at the new location will have jurisdiction.
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Confirmation received
Will be forwarded to the tax office and professional associations.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Businesses with changes to their place of business, activities, ownership, or legal structure.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 5 days
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The change was reported late
- •New job description is too vague
Common reasons for rejection
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.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Gewerbe ummelden?▼
In der Regel ca. 5 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 91 %