Register a businessas a Haulage company
With vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, you need a permit under the Road Haulage Act (Güterkraftverkehrsgesetz), and a Community licence for transport abroad.
What applies to a Haulage company
With vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, you need a permit under the Road Haulage Act (Güterkraftverkehrsgesetz), and a Community licence for transport abroad.
How it appears on the form
In the field “Angemeldete Tätigkeit” (registered activity), you describe exactly what your business does. For example:
Güterkraftverkehr
The wording stays in German, as that's how it appears on the official form.
- Status
- Permit required
- Chamber
- IHK
- Form
- GewA 1, the same nationwide
FAQ
Do I need a permit as a Haulage company?
Yes. The permit must be in place before you start the activity.
Which chamber am I a member of as a Haulage company?
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.