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Register a representative for the prostitution trade

  • Service description

    You can have your prostitution business operated by a representative. This may consist of one person or several persons. To do this, you must apply in writing for a proxy licence for each person.

    As soon as you no longer use this person as a deputy, you must notify the competent authority immediately. The deputy authorisation can be issued for a limited period.

  • Who should I contact?

    Please contact the responsible district or the responsible independent city.

  • Prerequisites

    The deputy must

    • be at least 18 years old,
    • possess the reliability required for the operation of a prostitution business.
  • Which documents are required?

    • Licence for the prostitution business for which the prostitution licence is being applied for,
    • Written application for authorisation to deputise,
    • Identity card, passport, electronic residence permit if applicable
    • Certificate of good conduct for submission to an authority according to document type "0" or European certificate of good conduct,
    • Central trade register extract for submission to an authority according to document type "9",
    • Certificate in tax matters from the responsible tax office.

    Further documents may be required. You will be informed of this when you submit your application.

  • What fees are incurred?

    Advance payment: No

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    None.

  • Processing time

    The time required for granting or refusing permission depends on the administrative effort involved.

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    Contradiction

  • What else should I know?

    A statement from the police is obtained to check reliability.

    If you do not have German citizenship and wish to work in Germany on a self-employed or non-self-employed basis, you need a German residence permit authorising you to do so. This does not apply if you come from an EU country.

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