Trade registration, trade re-registration and trade deregistration

Anyone who starts the independent operation of a standing trade or the operation of a branch office or a dependent branch office must report this. The same applies if the business is relocated, the subject matter of the business is changed or extended to include goods or services that are not customary for businesses of the type registered, the name of the trader is changed or the business is discontinued.

The delivery of the trade registration can be done in person, by post (Stadtverwaltung Pirna – Gewerbeangelegenheiten-Am Markt 1/2-01796 Pirna) or also by email. In any case, the trade registration must be completed in full, signed, and include as an attachment a copy of your identity card, or passport with the most recent certificate of registration.

To see what other requirements may need to be met, see the notes below. In the case of an in-person visit, it is not necessary to fill out the form.

Please note that personal appearances at the department of order, security, trade affairs are possible in the interest of the employees and preferably by prior appointment.

Please check if an in-person appointment is necessary or if your concern needs to be addressed in writing, by phone or by email.

If the notification is sent via the online procedure, we require a signature on the PDF form generated at the end for processing. To establish the identity of the person making the notification, please send us a copy of your identity card, or passport with the last certificate of registration. Both documents can be sent to us by email. You will find the email address on the associated form.

When all the documents are complete, you will receive the trade registration certificate and the fee notice by mail.

If any documents or information are missing, we will contact you by phone or email. Please always leave a phone number or email address for this purpose.

Notes on trade registration (Section 14 Gewerbeordnung)

If the operation of a (standing) trade is to be commenced within the City of Pirna, this must be notified to the Pirna municipal administration. The same applies to the operation of a branch office or a dependent branch.

The following documents must be submitted for business registration in writing:

Copy of identity card or passport with last certificate of registration

Foreign traders (non-EU)
Copy of the residence permit required for the activity to be registered

Legal entities
Copy of an uncertified extract from the Commercial Register

GmbH in foundation
Copy of the notarized shareholder agreement/deed of incorporation and the power of attorney of the founders

Foreign legal entities
Proof of registration in the Commercial Register and a certified translation into German

Craftspeople
Proof of registration with the relevant Chamber of Trade

Trade subject to licensing
Copy of the relevant permit or concession; additional documents may be required

In the case of a personal visit, it is sufficient to present the respective originals.

Notes on trade re-registration (Section 14 Gewerbeordnung)

A trade re-registration is mandatory when

the registered office of the company is moved within the city,
the subject of the trade changed,
the name of the trader is changed or
the subject of the trade is expanded.

In addition, it is possible to re-register a trade in the event of the following changes: e.g. change of main occupation/sideline occupation, change of residential address, change of managing director.

For a written business re-registration, the following documents must be submitted – depending on the reason for the re-registration: