Taxi licence
<p><strong>Business registrations</strong><br>
 You can register, re-register and deregister your business in connection with activities requiring a licence in the Commercial Motor Transport Department.<br><br><strong>Change of registered office</strong><br>
 You must notify the district administration department of a change of registered office within Munich. You must immediately submit the licence certificate and the extract to the licensing authority for reissue. A change of manager must also be reported to the licensing authority immediately.</p>
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# Taxi licence

## Summary

Anyone wishing to transport people by taxi for a fee or for business purposes requires a licence. Economic benefits are also regarded as remuneration.
## Description

**Business registrations**  

You can register, re-register and deregister your business in connection with activities requiring a licence in the Commercial Motor Transport Department.  
  
**Change of registered office**  

You must notify the district administration department of a change of registered office within Munich. You must immediately submit the licence certificate and the extract to the licensing authority for reissue. A change of manager must also be reported to the licensing authority immediately.

## Responsible Department

KVR
## Required Documents

* Identity card or passport
* Proof of professional qualification (e.g. examination certificate from the IHK)
* Proof of equity capital (at least 2250 euros for the first vehicle and 1250 euros for each additional vehicle)
* Clearance certificates from the social insurance agency, city treasury, tax office and the professional association for vehicle maintenance
* Proof of valid general inspection for the vehicles
* Rental agreement or proof of ownership of the business premises
* Proof of a parking space for each vehicle applied for
* Certificate from the insolvency court (at the local court)
* For companies: Extract from the commercial register or shareholders' agreement
* Proof of an inspection of the vehicles with regard to the requirements of the Ordinance on the Operation of Motor Vehicle Operators in Passenger Transport (BOKraft)
* List of personnel stating the date of entry into the company and the health insurance company
* Vehicle list

In the case of legal entities, the above-mentioned clearance certificates and the certificate from the local court must also be submitted by the legal representatives and the **operations manager**.

Further 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/1064032/)
* Information from the driving aptitude register at the Federal Motor Transport Authority
* Information from the enforcement portal of the federal states

## Special Considerations

**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](http://www.muenchen.de/rathaus/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/Auslaenderwesen.html).  
  
**Reasons for refusal**  

If the applicant has a criminal record, disorderly financial circumstances, no place of business or other serious negative findings about the applicant, the licence may be refused.

## Prerequisites

* personal reliability
* professional suitability
* financial capacity.
* Registered office in the City of Munich

In addition, to drive a taxi, a special

[Driving licence for passenger transport (passenger transport licence)](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/hauptabteilung-ii-fahrzeugzulassungs-und-fahrerlaubnisbehoerde/1071767/)

is required. You can apply for this at the driving licence authority in your place of residence.

## Please Note

[**Online appointment booking**](https://stadt.muenchen.de/buergerservice/terminvereinbarung.html#/services/1063718)

## Fee Range

* Authorisation: usually 180 euros (each additional vehicle: usually plus 50 euros)
* Exemption from operating obligation: 150 euros
* Inclusion in waiting list: 200 euros

In addition, there are fees for

* registration or re-registration of the business,
* the certificate of good conduct
* information from the central trade register
* information from the driving aptitude register and
* information from the enforcement portal of the federal states

**Please note!**  

Ifyour application is rejected by us or withdrawn by you, you will have to pay up to 75 percent of the authorisation fee.

## Processing Time

three months

## Legal Basis

Trade Regulations  

Passenger Transport Act

## Questions and Answers

 
### 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](http://www.muenchen.de/rathaus/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/Auslaenderwesen.html).

  


  


   
### Are there grounds for refusal?

 

If the applicant has a criminal record, disorderly financial circumstances, no place of business or other serious negative findings about the applicant, the licence may be refused.

   
## Further Links

* [General Data Protection Regulation](https://stadt.muenchen.de/infos/dsgvo-datenschutzgrundverordnung.html)
* [Clearance certificate from the city treasury](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/1072786/n0/)
* [Leaflet](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Gewerbe-Gaststaetten/Dokumente/Gewerblicher-Kraftverkehr/Informationen-zur-Taxigenehmigung.pdf)
* [Transfer of a taxi licence](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Gewerbe-Gaststaetten/Dokumente/Gewerblicher-Kraftverkehr/-bertragung-Taxigenehmigung.pdf)
* [Capacity of the applicant](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Gewerbe-Gaststaetten/Dokumente/Gewerblicher-Kraftverkehr/Leistungsf-higkeit-des-Antragstellers.pdf)
* [Balance sheet](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Gewerbe-Gaststaetten/Dokumente/Gewerblicher-Kraftverkehr/Verm-gens-bersicht.pdf)
* [Exemption from the obligation to operate](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Gewerbe-Gaststaetten/Dokumente/Gewerblicher-Kraftverkehr/Befreiung-von-Betriebspflicht.pdf)
* [Personnel list](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Gewerbe-Gaststaetten/Dokumente/Gewerblicher-Kraftverkehr/Anlage_-1_2.pdf)
* [Vehicle list](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Gewerbe-Gaststaetten/Dokumente/Gewerblicher-Kraftverkehr/Anlage_-1_3.pdf)
* [Chamber of Industry and Commerce](https://www.muenchen.ihk.de/)
* [Application - Passenger Transport Act](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms//Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Gewerbe-Gaststaetten/Dokumente/Gewerblicher-Kraftverkehr/Antrag-Personenbefoerderungsgesetz)
* [Apply online](https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/personenbefoerderung/index)

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