Auction business - apply for a licence
<p>Dates for auctions must be announced to the trade authority at least two weeks in advance.<br><br>
 In principle, only used items may be auctioned. The provisions of the Auctioneers Ordinance apply to the organisation of auctions.</p>
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# Auction business - apply for a licence

## Summary

Anyone wishing to auction off third-party movable property, land and rights on a commercial basis requires a licence.
## Description

Dates for auctions must be announced to the trade authority at least two weeks in advance.  
  

In principle, only used items may be auctioned. The provisions of the Auctioneers Ordinance apply to the organisation of auctions.

## Responsible Department

KVR
## Required Documents

* Identity card or passport
* for legal entities: Extract from the commercial register (with all entries) in copy
* Curriculum vitae

Other documents requested directly by the trade authority:

* [Certificate of good conduct](http://www.muenchen.de/dienstleistungsfinder/muenchen/1063565/)
* [Extract from the central trade register](http://www.muenchen.de/dienstleistungsfinder/muenchen/1064033/)
* Extract from the local court - insolvency court and central enforcement court
* Statement from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce
* Information from the public prosecutor's office and criminal investigation department

## Special Considerations

**Internet auctions**  

Internet auctions are not subject to authorisation.  
  
**Non-German nationals**  

Non-German nationals (especially those from outside the EU) must comply with the provisions of immigration law when taking up self-employment. Information can be obtained from the Foreigners Office.  
  
**Reasons for refusal**  

If the applicant has a criminal record, disorderly financial circumstances or other serious negative findings about the applicant, the permit may be refused.

## Please Note

[**Online appointment booking**](https://stadt.muenchen.de/buergerservice/terminvereinbarung.html#/services/1063689)

## Fee Range

800 euros  

In addition, there are fees for registering or re-registering the business.

## Legal Basis

§34 b Industrial Code  

Auctioneers Ordinance

## Questions and Answers

 
### Is a licence required for Internet auctions?

 

Internet auctions do not require a licence.   


   
### Are there grounds for refusal?

 

In the event of a criminal record, disorderly financial circumstances or other serious negative findings about the applicant, a licence may be refused.  


   
### What is the situation for non-German nationals?

 

In the case of non-German nationals (especially those from outside the EU), the provisions of immigration law must be observed when taking up self-employment. Information can be obtained from the Foreigners Office.  


   
## Further Links

* [General Data Protection Regulation](https://stadt.muenchen.de/infos/dsgvo-datenschutzgrundverordnung.html)
* [Auction regulation](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Gewerbe-Gaststaetten/Dokumente/Versteigererverordnung.pdf)

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