Fortführung eines Gewerbebetriebs durch einen Stellvertreter Gestattung

§ Section 35 (2) of the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act (GewO)

§ Section 45 of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)

§ Section 7 of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)

If you have been banned from operating a trade, the competent authority may, at your request, allow you to continue the trade through a representative who offers the guarantee of proper management of the trade.

If you have been banned from operating a trade, the competent authority may, at your request, allow you to continue the trade through a representative who offers the guarantee of proper management of the trade.

The deputy must meet the requirements prescribed for the relevant trade.

You will need the following documents to process the application:

• Identity card or passport with registration certificate

In particular, the deputy must meet the requirements prescribed for the trade in question.

The fees for a permit for the continuation of a business by a deputy (§ 45 GewO) are currently between 60 and 200 euros.

You will receive a notification of fees.

The administrative fees are set in accordance with the Law on the Levying of Administrative and User Fees in Saarland (SaarlGebG) in conjunction with the General Fee Schedule for Saarland (GebVerz) (here: Section 385.9).

In the event of rejection:

If an application to carry out an official act is withdrawn before it is completed, up to 75 percent of the full fee is payable, depending on the expenses already incurred (Section 9 (2) SaarlGebG).

1. You submit the application.
2. After your application has been reviewed, you will receive a fee notice.
3. Once you have paid the fee, the notification will be sent to you.

No deadlines need to be observed. However, permission must be granted before the substitution can begin. It is therefore advisable to submit the necessary application as early as possible.

You can lodge an appeal against the decision with the competent authority. You will find the relevant information in the decision.

If you have been banned from operating a trade, the competent authority may, at your request, allow you to continue the trade through a representative who offers the guarantee of proper management of the trade.

The deputy must meet the requirements prescribed for the relevant trade.

Trade or public order office of the municipality

This procedure can also be handled by a "Single Point of Contact". The "Single Point of Contact" is a special service offered by the municipalities and the state for service providers.

Forms: no

Online procedure possible: yes

Written form required: no

Personal appearance required: no