Apply for a Travel Trade License
Permission to sell goods or provide services outside of a permanent business establishment (e.g., door-to-door sales, market stalls).
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for a Travel Trade License mit dem zuständigen Gewerbeamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Certificate of Good Conduct · Identification card or passport
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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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Submit an application to the Department of Business and Trade
Including a certificate of good conduct and a report from the Central Trade Register.
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Background Check
This applies in particular to activities that require a license (e.g., the sale of pharmaceuticals).
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Issuance of a Travel Trade License
Must be carried while exercising.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals who wish to operate a traveling business (street vending, services without a fixed place of business).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application submitted without a certificate of good conduct and an extract from the Central Trade Register
- •Documents are incomplete—check the checklist before submitting
Common reasons for rejection
- •Commercial law violations (e.g., an entry in the Central Business Register)
- •Lack of required expertise for certain activities
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to apply for a travel business license?▼
20–60 €, depending on the municipality.
How long does it take to apply for a traveling trade license?▼
Typically about 14 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %