Gewerbe anmelden - Einzelunternehmen/Privatperson

A business registration is required when starting a business operation.

A business registration is always required if an independent operation of

• of a standing trade,
• a branch office or
• a dependent branch office

is taken up.

Business registration is required in order to be allowed to operate a trade. In addition, a permit or an entry in the register of skilled crafts may be required, which must be applied for at the respective competent office.

• completed business registration form

  (registration and transmission is also possible online - see procedures)

• Identity card or passport

  - one copy is sufficient in case of written notification
  - in case of representation with written power of attorney, the authorised representative must be able to identify himself with an identity card or passport

• any necessary permits

  (e.g. restaurant concession)

• Craft card, if applicable

The registered office of the business enterprise, branch office or dependent branch is in the city of Bremen.

• With eMeldung (see button at the top right under "Further information"), you have the option of entering your business registration online and transferring it electronically to the Trade Registration Office. When entering your data, you will be guided by an assistant.
• At the end of the process, you will receive a summary of your data.
• Subsequently, you will receive a confirmation of the trade registration with the corresponding request for payment by mail.
• You can also register your business in writing or in person during opening hours.
• The business registration can also be processed at the Single Point of Contact, the central contact and service point for the business community at Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH ( http://www.wfb-bremen.de/de/wfb-einheitlicher-ansprechpartner ).