Auction business - apply for a licence
Anyone wishing to auction off third-party movable property, land and rights on a commercial basis requires a licence.
Course description
Dates for auctions must be announced to the trade authority at least two weeks in advance.
In principle, only used items may be auctioned. The provisions of the Auctioneers Ordinance apply to the organisation of auctions.
Required documents
- Identity card or passport
- for legal entities: Extract from the commercial register (with all entries) in copy
- Curriculum vitae
Other documents requested directly by the trade authority:
- Certificate of good conduct
- Extract from the central trade register
- Extract from the local court - insolvency court and central enforcement court
- Statement from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce
- Information from the public prosecutor's office and criminal investigation department
Questions & Answers
Internet auctions do not require a licence.
In the event of a criminal record, disorderly financial circumstances or other serious negative findings about the applicant, a licence may be refused.
In the case of non-German nationals (especially those from outside the EU), the provisions of immigration law must be observed when taking up self-employment. Information can be obtained from the Foreigners Office.
Legal basis
§34 b Industrial Code
Auctioneers Ordinance
Gewerbeamt
Internet address
Phone number
Consultation hours
- Mon 07:30 - 15:30
- Tue 07:30 - 15:30
- Wed 07:30 - 15:30
- Thu 07:30 - 15:30
- Fri 07:30 - 13:00
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Sat
Closed
(Allerheiligen: Office hours may vary) - Sun Closed
Postal address
Gewerbeamt
Ruppertstraße 19
80466 München
Fax: +49 89 233-45173
Address
Implerstraße 11
81371 München
By appointment only