Trade fairs, street festivals and special events

Organization of a hiking camp Display

The organization of a market ("traveling camp") requires official approval.

Road closures

Road closures are special uses that must be approved.

Christmas market

Brandenburg in Christmas lights

Special use of roads Permission

Where can I obtain a permit for the special use of public road land?

Approval for the special use of roads

Excavations in public traffic areas are generally subject to approval. Find out more here.

Special use of roads Permits for construction measures

Workplaces that have an impact on road traffic (roadworks) must be secured.

Applying for an exemption to offer goods or services on the street

Roads are reserved for road traffic. Therefore, a person who wants to offer goods and services on roads needs an exemption.

Apply for permission to sell goods at trade fairs, festivals and on special occasions

You would like to offer goods for immediate sale occasionally at trade fairs, exhibitions, public festivals or for a special occasion? Then you need a permit for this from the competent body and do not need a travel trade card.

Acceptance of mobile structures

Acceptance of Flying Structures

Show installation of temporary structures

Show installation of temporary structures

View Transmission of Flying Structures

Show transfer of the flying structures to third parties

Show changes in Flying Structures

Amendment of the execution permit for mobile structures

Carry out subsequent acceptance of the flying structures

Acceptance of Flying Structures - Subsequent Acceptance

If you want to advertise in public spaces, you must apply for a permit.

Commercial practices, including consumer rights and guarantees when selling goods and services

If you want to set up a business in Germany, you must comply with certain rules and requirements. This section provides information on the obligations concerning fairness and transparency.

Terms and conditions of employment

If you are employed as a worker in Germany, you have certain rights and obligations. Here you can find information on the legal conditions, e.g. statutory working time or unemployment benefits.

Social security rights and obligations in the EU

This section provides information on social security rights and obligations in the EU.

Acquiring licences, authorisations or permits with a view to starting and operating a business

If you are setting up a business, you can find here information on the procedures, formalities and authorisations you have to follow.

Health and safety obligations by activity

Here you will find information on occupational health and safety and the applicable laws, regulations and obligations of employers.

Point of Single Contact

The pan-European network of  Points of Single Contact can provide you with details of any legal requirements and help you to complete relevant procedures.

If you wish to employ children for performances or events, you must apply for an exemption from the ban on child labor.

Apply for the fixing of trade fairs, exhibitions or markets

If you wish to have an event scheduled, you must apply for this. There is no obligation to schedule an event. Scheduled events are exempt from certain requirements.