register a trade 
If a business is to be relocated or the subject matter of the business is to be changed or expanded, or a change of name is to be made, a business re-registration is required.
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Basic information
A trade re-registration at the competent trade registration office is always necessary if an independent registered business of a standing trade, a branch or a dependent branch either
- relocates the business (new address) or
- the subject matter of the trade is changed or extended to goods or services that are not customary in trades of the registered type.
- changes the name (the current operator changes his name due to e.g. marriage or in case of legal entities change of name in the Commercial Register. No change of operator).
The trade re-registration complies with the obligation to notify the transfer of the registered office or the change of the subject of a trade from the point of view of trade law.
Requirements
The registered office of the business enterprise, branch office or dependent branch is in the city of Bremen.
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Procedure
- You can use eMeldung to enter your business registration online and transfer it electronically to the business registration office. You will be guided by an assistant when entering your data.
- At the end of the process, you will be shown a summary of your data.
- You will then receive a confirmation of the business registration with the corresponding payment request by post.
- In the case of partnerships, a separate business registration is required for each personally liable partner.
- The business registration can also be made in writing or in person.
- The business registration can also be processed at the Single Point of Contact - the central contact and service point for business at Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH ( http://www.wfb-bremen.de/de/wfb-einheitlicher-ansprechpartner ).
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Necessary Documents
- completed business registration form
(Registration and transmission is also possible online, see procedure. You do not need to complete the form in advance for an appointment on site).
- Identity card or passport (of the trader)
In the case of representation by written power of attorney, the authorized representative must be able to identify themselves with an identity card or passport.
Please remember to also provide the authorized representative with your identity document (at least as a photocopy). - if applicable, craft card from the Bremen Chamber of Crafts
When registering a trade requiring a license (Annex A to the HwO) or not requiring a license (Annex B1 to the HwO) Trade or business card when registering a trade similar to a trade (Annex B2 to the HwO)
- any necessary permits
(e.g. restaurant concession)
- Extract from the commercial register, if applicable
for legal entities, companies
- completed business registration form
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Competent Department
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5.03 Gewerbemeldestelle - Die Senatorin für Wirtschaft, Häfen und Transformation
- (0421) 361-88667
- Katharinenklosterhof 3, 28195 Bremen
- gewerbemeldestelle
@wht. bremen. de
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Online Services
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eNews
eMeldung offers you the possibility to submit your applications to the Bremen Trade Registration Office online. Possible are trade registrations, simple trade information and extended trade information.
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Fees / Costs
18,00 EUR
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Deadlines & processing time
How long does it take to process
3 days for the acknowledgement of receipt (in the case of written notification by post)
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 17.11.2025