The construction and operation, the substantial modification of genetic engineering facilities of safety level 1 to 4 as well as further genetic engineering work of safety level 2 to 4 require the notification/notification confirmation or the approval by the competent genetic engineering authority.

If you want to run training courses for dangerous goods safety advisors, you must be recognised as a training provider by the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

You want to give up your existing permit wastewater into a surface water and / or via infiltration into groundwater? Then an application for revocation must be submitted to the competent authority for this purpose.

Information, e.g. dispersion considerations, required for the preparation of external emergency plans shall be submitted to the competent authority.

If you wish to auction off movable property, land or rights belonging to third parties on a commercial basis, you need a permit.

You can be recognised as an expert for soil protection issues.

You would like to be publicly appointed and sworn in as an expert? Then you can apply for this at the appointing body responsible for you.

If you would like to work as a self-employed insurance broker, you need a permit from your local Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).

You need a catering licence (concession) if you want to serve alcohol in your place of business. A catering licence is only issued if you can present a certificate from the Chamber of  Commerce and Industry stating that you have received instruction in catering.

A new real trade licence cannot be applied for. An existing one can be renewed upon application.