Apply for permission to commercially exhibit persons

Prerequisites

You must possess the reliability required for the business operation or guarantee that you will properly operate the exhibition of persons in the future.

The displays must not violate public decency.

Public displays of persons are generally considered to violate public decency if they are incompatible with the human dignity of the person being displayed. It is irrelevant whether the person concerned consents. Examples of such displays include peep shows and public sexual intercourse.

The business must not conflict with the public interest with regard to its location or the use of the premises.

The decisive factor is, firstly, the surroundings of the business. Such businesses are usually not permitted in the immediate vicinity of churches or schools. Outsiders should not be unintentionally confronted with displays. Secondly, a business may be deemed impermissible if it emits impermissible nuisances, such as odors or noise.

Documents required

• Copy of identity card or comparable identification document
• A current extract from the commercial register or cooperative register, provided the company is registered in the register; otherwise, a copy of the articles of association (e.g., in the case of a civil law partnership (GbR)).
• If the company is based abroad: documents from the country of origin proving the legal form
• Extract from the Federal Central Register (certificate of good conduct) for submission to an authority for each person entrusted with the management of the company or a branch office (in the case of legal entities: for all persons authorized to represent the company according to law, articles of association or partnership agreement)
• Extract from the Central Trade Register for each person entrusted with the management of the business or a branch office (in the case of legal entities: for the entity itself and for all persons authorized to represent it according to law, articles of association or partnership agreement)
• Certificate in tax matters from the responsible tax office
• Extract from the debtors' register of the central enforcement court
• Information from the insolvency court as to whether insolvency proceedings have been opened.
• Certificate of good standing from the responsible tax office
• If you reside abroad: Documents from your home country that prove your personal reliability
• Possibly: Building plans

To verify personal reliability, the responsible authority may request further documents.

For legal entities (GmbH, Unternehmensgesellschaft, AG, registered cooperative), you only need to submit an application for the legal entity itself. All personal documents must be submitted for all natural persons authorized to manage the business (e.g., personal identification documents). You will also need an extract from the Central Business Register for the legal entity.

Partnerships (GbR, KG, OHG, PartG, GmbH & Co. KG) are not eligible for a permit as such. Therefore, each managing partner requires a permit.

Please note

Public displays of persons are events where the physical appearance of the individuals on display is the primary focus. This term mainly encompasses commercial events that

The purpose is to display the sexual appeal of the individuals involved or to satisfy the public's thirst for sensation. Examples include striptease or table dancing.

Note: Performances of a predominantly artistic, acrobatic, sporting or similar nature are exempt from the permit requirement.

We need permission to do this

the organizer of the exhibition as well as

People who make their business premises available for the screening.

Please note: A permit for public display does not replace other permits. For example, if you are a restaurant or bar owner and wish to make your establishment available for such an event, you will need both a restaurant license and a permit for public display.

Deadlines

You may only begin your work after you have received the permit.


The permit issued under Section 33a of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO) expires if the holder has not commenced operations within one year of its issuance or has not continued operations for a period of one year. These periods may be extended for good cause.

Procedure

You can apply for the permit in writing at the relevant authority.

You must provide the required information and submit the documents that may be relevant to the assessment of your application.

The permit may be granted for a limited period or subject to conditions if this is necessary to protect the public, guests, residents of the business premises, or neighboring properties. Subsequent addition, modification, and supplementation of conditions are also permissible.

Processing time

A few days to a few weeks, depending on the individual case and the completeness of the documents.

Fees

430 EUR to 530 EUR

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 33a of the Trade Regulation Act


Section 33a of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)


Section 49 of the Trade Regulation Act


Section 49 of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)