Register a businessas a Bicycle repair shop
The bicycle mechanic craft is a licensed craft (Annex A of the Crafts Code (Handwerksordnung)). For repairs you need to be entered in the register of craftspeople (Handwerksrolle); simply selling bicycles doesn't need a permit.
What applies to a Bicycle repair shop
The bicycle mechanic craft is a licensed craft (Annex A of the Crafts Code (Handwerksordnung)). For repairs you need to be entered in the register of craftspeople (Handwerksrolle); simply selling bicycles doesn't need a permit.
How it appears on the form
In the field “Angemeldete Tätigkeit” (registered activity), you describe exactly what your business does. For example:
Zweiradmechanikerhandwerk, Handel mit Fahrrädern und Zubehör
The wording stays in German, as that's how it appears on the official form.
- Status
- Craft requiring a master craftsman
- Chamber
- Chamber of Crafts (Handwerkskammer)
- Form
- GewA 1, the same nationwide
FAQ
Do I need a permit as a Bicycle repair shop?
Yes, an entry in the register of craftspeople (Handwerksrolle). For that, you usually need a master craftsman title or an equivalent qualification.
Which chamber am I a member of as a Bicycle repair shop?
The Chamber of Crafts (Handwerkskammer). The trade office registers you there itself.
What does registering through Gewerbeanzeige24 cost?
Our service fee is 39,90 €. On top of that comes the trade office's fee as per its bylaws. The office sends you the fee notice.