Register a businessas a Used car dealer
Trading in used cars doesn't need a permit but is a monitored trade (Section 38 of the Trade Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung)): after you register, the office checks your reliability. You get dealer plates from the vehicle registration office.
What applies to a Used car dealer
Trading in used cars doesn't need a permit but is a monitored trade (Section 38 of the Trade Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung)): after you register, the office checks your reliability. You get dealer plates from the vehicle registration office.
How it appears on the form
In the field “Angemeldete Tätigkeit” (registered activity), you describe exactly what your business does. For example:
Handel mit Gebrauchtfahrzeugen
The wording stays in German, as that's how it appears on the official form.
- Status
- No permit required
- Chamber
- IHK
- Form
- GewA 1, the same nationwide
FAQ
Do I need a permit as a Used car dealer?
No, the activity doesn't need a permit. You simply register it with the trade office.
Which chamber am I a member of as a Used car dealer?
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). 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.