An official license is required before commencing commercial activities in the areas of real estate, loan, and financial investment brokerage, as well as in the security industry. The legal basis for this is provided by Sections 34a, 34c, 34f, and 34i of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO).

As part of the permit procedure, personal reliability, orderly financial circumstances and, depending on the activity, proof of relevant expertise and professional liability insurance are examined in particular.

The permit must be applied for in good time before commencing work. Commercial activity without the required permit is not permitted and may result in regulatory measures.

Further information on the individual licensing requirements and the documents to be submitted can be found in the respective information sheets and application forms.