Register a businessas a Caretaker service
A caretaker service doesn't need a permit as long as you don't take on craft work that requires a master craftsman, for example on electrical, gas or water installations.
What applies to a Caretaker service
A caretaker service doesn't need a permit as long as you don't take on craft work that requires a master craftsman, for example on electrical, gas or water installations.
How it appears on the form
In the field “Angemeldete Tätigkeit” (registered activity), you describe exactly what your business does. For example:
Hausmeisterdienste ohne meisterpflichtige Handwerksarbeiten
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 Caretaker service?
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 Caretaker service?
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.