Commercial matters
Longer processing times are currently to be expected for the execution of the tasks of the lower trade authority, in particular for the confirmation of trade registrations and trade register information. For this reason, please refrain from asking questions about the processing status of procedures. Please make an appointment in good time for personal consultations.
Notes:
- If the registered business activity does not require a permit, business operations can also be commenced without confirmation of the business registration.
- You are welcome to use the electronic business registration options (eMeldung link). The program supports you in entering the correct and complete data. This enables/supports faster processing of the procedures.
Please understand the inconvenience this may cause. The city administration of Gera is working hard to improve the services offered.
Business registrations
A simultaneous business registration is required at the start of the business activity. The same applies to the relocation of the registered office, the change or expansion of the business activity, the change of name or the cessation of the business activity.
The public order office in whose jurisdiction the registered office is located is responsible for this.
Procedure
A fully completed and signed form or electronic transmission of the business registration is required for the business registration.
Required documents
With the application:
- for craft businesses subject to licensing: a copy of the craft card
- for foreign nationals (except EU countries): valid residence permit for self-employment
- for legal entities: extract from the commercial register
- a copy of the notarial deed for legal entities in the process of being established
- After application for trades requiring supervision in accordance with § 38 GewO:
Certificate of good conduct in accordance with § 30 Para. 5 of the Federal Central Register Act for submission to an authority and
Information from the central trade register in accordance with § 150 Para. 5 for submission to an authority
| Business registration | 25,00 Euro |
| Business deregistration | 15,00 Euro |
| Business deregistration | 10,00 Euro |
| Information from the trade register | 15,00 Euro |
Ordnungsamt
| Office | Handwerkerhof 13
07548 Gera Until further notice, the building is closed to visitor traffic. Therefore, please give priority to contacting us by telephone to discuss your concerns or by mail. |
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| Postal address | Kornmarkt 12
07545 Gera |
| Head of Office | Oliver Gockel |
| Closing days | 19.05.2023, 30.10.2023 |
| Barrier-free access | Yes |
| ordnungsbehoerde@gera.de | |
| Tel. | 0365 838 - 2480 |
| Fax | 0365 838 - 2495 |
| Opening hours | Monday 09:00 - 17:00 Uhr Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00 Uhr Wednesday closed Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 Uhr Friday 09:00 - 15:00 Uhr |