Change the business registration
Mandatory notification of changes to an existing business (change of address, expansion of business activities, change of ownership) to the Business Licensing Office.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
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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
15–30 €
How to proceed
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Business registration with the relevant business registration office
In person, by mail, or online, with a valid ID and a current business license.
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Pay the fee
Approx. €15–30.
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Obtain a new business license
Automatic requirement to forward to the tax office and, if applicable, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Business owners whose business license contains material changes.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Forgot to update your registration after a change (may result in a fine)
- •Incorrect job description upon expansion
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.
Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to re-register a business?▼
15–30 €.
How long does it take to re-register a business?▼
Usually about 1 business day—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 91 %