1. In the case of sole proprietorships:

• Copy of identity card or comparable identification document
• Proof of the qualification (e.g. copy of master craftsman's certificate, technician's certificate) of the owner or the employed management (see more details under 5.)
• Copy of the business registration (can be submitted later after entry in the register of craftsmen)

1. In the case of companies under civil law (GbR):

• Copies of the identity card or a comparable identification document of the shareholders or authorized representatives
• Copy of the articles of association (unless informally concluded)
• Proof of the qualification (e.g. copy of master craftsman's certificate, technician's certificate) of the partner or employed management (see more details under 5.)  
• Copy of the business registration (can be submitted later after entry in the register of craftsmen)

1. In the case of commercial partnerships with legal capacity, i.e. the general partnership (OHG), limited partnership (KG) and corresponding foreign company forms:

• Copies of the identity card or a comparable identification document of the shareholders or persons authorized to represent the company
• Proof of entrepreneurial legal form at the company's registered office in Germany:
  • in the case of companies entered in the commercial register: extract from the register, in the case of the OHG additionally a copy of the articles of association
  • if no entry in the register has been made: copy of the articles of association
• Proof of entrepreneurial legal form in the case of foreign legal forms:
  • Extract from the register of the competent foreign register in the case of companies entered in registers, otherwise
  • Copy of the articles of association
• Proof of qualification (e.g. copy of master craftsman's certificate, technician's certificate) of the shareholder(s) or salaried management (see more details under 5.)  
• Copy of the business registration (can be submitted later after entry in the register of craftsmen)

1. In the case of legal entities (limited liability company (GmbH), entrepreneurial company (limited liability) or UG (limited liability), stock corporation (AG), registered cooperative (eG)):

• Copies of the identity card or a comparable identification document of the persons authorized to represent the company
• Proof of entrepreneurial legal form at the company's registered office in Germany:
  • Excerpt from the register of companies or cooperatives
• Proof of entrepreneurial legal form in the case of foreign legal forms:
  • Excerpt from the register of the competent foreign register
• Copy of the business registration (can be submitted later after entry in the register of craftsmen)
• Management details: see 5.

1. If a farm manager is employed, the following documents must also be submitted:

• Statement of the Principal
• Proof of management activities (copy of the employment contract)
• Proof of social security of the management
• Proof of qualification from the management (e.g. copy of master craftsman's certificate, technician's certificate, exemption permit)

Note: If you employ a second person as a farm manager – for example if you carry out several trades subject to approval – you must also submit the farm manager's declaration with further documents mentioned under 5 for this person.