Auctioning business: Notification of holding an auction

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Please note delays in processing!

The Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises is currently introducing new software for processing commercial law matters in Berlin's public order offices. This involves migrating extensive data sets. In addition, the new software must be integrated into workflows and the product further adapted for use in Berlin's public order offices. Due to this comprehensive system changeover, there may be delays in the processing of commercial law matters.
Such challenges are common during software conversions. We are actively working to stabilise the processes as soon as possible. Your applications and notifications will be processed as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!

Please note: By submitting your business registration, you have already fulfilled your obligation under Section 14 (1) of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO). You can commence your commercial activities immediately after registration. However, this does not apply to activities that require official approval. The confirmation of your business registration is not an administrative act, but merely an acknowledgment of receipt of your registration. The delay in processing will not result any disadvantages for you under commercial law.

The auctioneer must give notice of any auction at least two weeks before the proposed auction date. Notice must be given to the relevant public order office in the district where the auction is to take place. In individual cases, the relevant public order office may involve the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce in the proceedings.

The notice must be given in writing or electronically and must specify the exact location, time and type of goods to be auctioned.

In exceptional cases, particularly where the goods to be auctioned are highly perishable, the authority may, upon application, reduce the two-week notice period.

No notification is required for the auction of agricultural equipment, agricultural and forestry products, or livestock.

Only second-hand goods may be auctioned. Exceptions to this rule are new goods or consumer goods that are sold as part of an estate, an insolvency estate, in the course of a business closure, or at public auctions in accordance with statutory provisions.

Procedure
  1. The auctioneer must submit the notification within the specified time limit. You can submit the notification by post or online. Please complete the notification completely.

  2. The relevant authority will check your details and contact you if anything is missing. You will receive guidance on the next steps and will be informed of the status of your notification by email.

  3. If all conditions are satisfied and all documents are in order, you will receive confirmation. If not all conditions are met or documents are missing, you will receive relevant guidance from the relevant authority.

You can also access this service online

Online processing

Prerequisites

  • Valid permission for auctioning business activities
  • For online applications: registration/login via BundID

Documents required

  • Notification - holding of an auction
    You can do this online or use the form
    • in written or electronic form, stating the location, time and details of the goods to be auctioned
    • Please use the sample notification form (under “Forms”)
  • Auctioning permit
    Proof to be provided by presenting the permission certificate or a copy thereof

Forms

Fees

  • none: Notification of the auction
  • 14.32 Euro: Urgent auctions with shortened two-week notice period

Legal basis

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Notes on responsibility

The notification must be submitted to the public order office responsible for the auction venue.

Your point of contact

Please select a location to make an appointment

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