Register a business - sole proprietorship/private person 
A business registration is required when starting a business operation.
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Basic information
A business registration is always required if an independent operation of
- of a standing trade,
- a branch office or
- a dependent branch office
is taken up.
Business registration is required in order to be allowed to operate a trade. In addition, a permit or an entry in the register of skilled crafts may be required, which must be applied for at the respective competent office.Requirements
The registered office of the business enterprise, branch office or dependent branch is in the city of Bremen.
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Procedure
- With eMeldung, you have the option of entering your business registration online and transmitting it electronically to the business registration office. You will be guided by an assistant when entering your data.
- At the end of the process, you will be shown a summary of your data.
- You will then be sent a confirmation of the business registration with the corresponding payment request by post.
- You can also register your business in writing or in person during opening hours.
- The business registration can also be processed at the Single Point of Contact, the central contact and service point for business at Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH ( http://www.wfb-bremen.de/de/wfb-einheitlicher-ansprechpartner ).
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Necessary Documents
- completed business registration form
It is also possible to register and submit the form online, see procedure. You do not need to complete the form in advance for an appointment on site.
- Identity card or passport (of the trader)
In the case of representation by written power of attorney, the authorized representative must be able to identify themselves with an identity card or passport.
Please remember to also provide the authorized representative with your identity document (at least as a photocopy). - any necessary permits
(e.g. restaurant concession)
- if applicable, craft card from the Bremen Chamber of Crafts
When registering a trade requiring a license (Annex A to the HwO) or not requiring a license (Annex B1 to the HwO) Trade or business card when registering a trade similar to a trade (Annex B2 to the HwO)
- completed business registration form
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Competent Department
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5.03 Gewerbemeldestelle - Die Senatorin für Wirtschaft, Häfen und Transformation
- (0421) 361-88667
- Katharinenklosterhof 3, 28195 Bremen
- gewerbemeldestelle
@wht. bremen. de
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Online Services
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eNews
eMeldung offers you the possibility to submit your applications to the Bremen Trade Registration Office online. Possible are trade registrations, simple trade information and extended trade information. -
Founding Assistant
Just a few simple questions and gründung:digital will find exactly the applications you need for your start-up project. You fill out these applications online via gründung:digital and send them directly to the relevant authorities.
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Fees / Costs
32,00 EUR
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
The business registration must take place when the business activity is started.
How long does it take to process
3 days for the acknowledgement of receipt (in case of written notification by post)
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 05.11.2025