Division Z6 – Trade Affairs – The Senator for Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation Referat Z6 - Gewerbeangelegenheiten - Die Senatorin für Wirtschaft, Häfen und Transformation

As a local authority, it carries out the duties of the trade licensing authorities, including business registrations, the granting of licences for activities requiring authorisation, and the organisation of fairs and markets. The department is responsible for organising the three major public festivals: the Osterwiese, the Freimarkt and the Christmas market.)