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Auction business - apply for a licence

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.

Contact

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.

Online appointment booking

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:

Duration & Costs

Fees

800 euros
In addition, there are fees for registering or re-registering the business.

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

Links & Downloads

Landeshauptstadt München

Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung III
Gewerbeangelegenheiten und Verbraucherschutz
Gewerbemeldungen, Zentrale Dienste, Anmeldung ProstSchG

Internet

Phone

  • Mon 07:30 - 15:30
  • Tue Closed
    (Heiligabend: Consultation hours may vary)
  • Wed Closed
    (Weihnachten: Consultation hours may vary)
  • Thu Closed
    (Stephanstag: Consultation hours may vary)
  • Fri 07:30 - 13:00
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung III
Gewerbeangelegenheiten und Verbraucherschutz
Gewerbemeldungen, Zentrale Dienste, Anmeldung ProstSchG

Ruppertstraße 19
80466 München

Fax: +49 89 233-45173

Address

Implerstraße 11
81371 München

By appointment only

Directions

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