Business Registration; Business Re-registration
Significant changes to business operations and the relocation of a business within the municipality must be reported.
Status: 07.11.2026. Link zum BayernPortal
Online Procedures
Register, deregister, or change the registration of a business online
With this online form, you can easily apply online to register, deregister, or change the details of your business.
To do so, please log in to your BayernID account with your username and password (4th option) or create a new account. Authentication via online ID card, EU ID, or ELSTER certificate is not required.
Citizen-friendly and digital: Simply fill out this online application directly in your web browser. In many cases, this saves you a trip to the government office.
You may need to file a business registration change if you
- relocate your business’s headquarters within the municipality;
- change the nature of your business;
- change your name or, in the case of legal entities (e.g., GmbH, UG), the name of the company; or
- expand the scope of your business to include goods or services that are not customary for businesses of the registered type.
Although certain businesses do not require a license, they are subject to special regulatory oversight (businesses requiring oversight pursuant to § 38 GewO). The following business sectors are affected:
- Purchase and sale by businesses specializing in the trade of used goods;
- Providing information regarding financial circumstances and personal matters;
- Arranging marriages, partnerships, and introductions;
- Operation of travel agencies and arrangement of accommodations;
- The sale and installation of building security systems, including locksmith services; and
- Manufacturing and distribution of specialized theft-related lock-picking tools.
Regional Supplement (Editorial Responsibility: City of Erlangen)
Contact:
+49 09131 / 86 - 1500
(Available: Monday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
Legal age or approval by the guardianship court
The business registration can be submitted in writing using the provided form to the municipality where the business is conducted, or to the relevant Chamber of Industry and Commerce or Chamber of Crafts. If a competent authority offers an online procedure, the business registration change can be submitted electronically through that system.
Other agencies (e.g., the tax office, the Chamber of Crafts, or the Chamber of Industry and Commerce) are also notified through the business registration change.
The notification must be filed when the business is relocated or the nature of the business changes.
When re-registering a business that requires supervision, the business owner’s reliability is verified immediately. The applicant is therefore required to provide proof of reliability.
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Regional Supplement (Editorial Responsibility: City of Erlangen)
Business Registration: 40.00 euros
§ 14 of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)
§ 15(1) of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)
§ 38 of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)
Regional Supplement (Editorial Responsibility: City of Erlangen)
Guidance for Federal Statistical Surveys on Business Registrations and Deregistrations
Regional Supplement (Editorial Responsibility: City of Erlangen)
As of September 15, 2025, business registrations with the City of Erlangen can only be submitted online.
Please note that only the online service offered on the City of Erlangen’s website meets the requirements for digital submission.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. by phone at 09131 / 86 – 1500 or by email (email address: gewerbe@stadt.erlangen.de).
Commercial Law Case Management (1)
Technical Glitch with the “Business Registration” Online Service: There is currently a technical glitch with the “Business Registration” online service. In some cases, an error message appears after a payment transaction has been successfully completed. The IT service provider responsible is working around the clock to resolve the issue. If you have encountered such an error message while registering a business, please send an email to gewerbe@stadt.erlangen.de, including your name and your home and business addresses. The Business Registration Office will review the respective case and inform you of the next steps. Due to the technical issue, an increased volume of cases is currently expected. We therefore ask for your understanding and request that you refrain from inquiring about the status of your application.
Business Hotline: (+49) 09131 / 86 - 1500
The Business Hotline is available for general questions regarding business registrations on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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