Special opening hours and permits

• Single Point of Contact Network

  The Europe-wide network of Points of Single Contact informs you about legal requirements and helps with the processing of procedures. 

• Business startup: Fairness and transparency of business practices

  If you want to start a business in Germany, you must observe certain regulations and guidelines. Here you will find information on the obligations of fairness and transparency.

• Terms of employment

  If you are employed as an employee in Germany, you have certain rights and obligations. Here you will find information on the legal conditions, for example regarding statutory working hours or unemployment support.

• Obtain licenses, permits, or approvals to establish or operate businesses

  When starting a business, you will find information here on procedures, formalities, and approvals that you need to consider.

• Occupational health and safety

  Here you will find information on occupational health and safety as well as applicable laws, regulations, and employer obligations.

• Display of fireworks

  The setting off of fireworks must be notified by permit holders. Anyone who does not have a permit, on the other hand, requires an exemption permit to set off fireworks outside of New Year's Eve.

• Special use of public traffic areas (roads, cycle paths, footpaths) for work and construction sites
• Aviation event: Permit

  If you want to host an aviation event, you need a permit for it.

• Apply for participation of children in events

  If you want to employ children for performances or events, you must apply for an exception to the ban on child labor.

• Apply for an exemption from the Sunday and public holiday driving ban