Starting a Business

# Licences and authorisations

From driving schools to restaurants to weapons dealerships, some business establishments and activities require special authorisations, and some professions can only be practised with such authorisations. Do you need a special licence? Then you are in the right place.

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Acquiring licences, authorisations or permits with a view to starting and operating a business

If you wish to use a representation of the federal eagle, you must apply for permission.

Do you have cause for complaint after a train, bus or boat trip? Then you can contact the Federal Railway Authority (EBA).

If you wish to participate in aeronautical and aeronautical navigation radio, the BNetzA will assign you the callsign with the Aircraft Station Licence on application. In addition, you must notify changes, for example, the holder address or the radio technical equipment.

Wenn Sie ein Gewerbe beginnen, müssen Sie dieses bei der zuständigen Behörde anmelden. Die Anmeldung muss gleichzeitig mit dem Beginn des Gewerbes erfolgen.

Do you want to discontinue your business, move to a location that falls under the jurisdiction of a municipality other than the one that was previously responsible, or do you want to change the legal form of your business? Then you must deregister your business.

These Assistance Services support you in exercising your rights and fulfilling your duties in the European internal market.

The pan-European network of Points of Single Contact can provide you with details of any legal requirements and help you to complete relevant procedures.