Deregister business
Service description
If you wish to cease operating your business, you are obliged to deregister your business.
The same applies if you relocate the head office of your business or a branch office or a dependent branch of your company to a new location and this results in the jurisdiction of a different municipality. First deregister your trade or business at the previous location. Then register it again at the new location.
If you change the legal form of your business, a business deregistration is also required. You must first deregister your business under the previous legal form. You then re-register your business under the new legal form.
If you relocate the headquarters of your business or a branch office or dependent branch of your company to a new location without changing the jurisdiction within the municipality, a business re-registration is sufficient.
The deregistration must be carried out by the following persons or their authorized representatives:- in the case of sole traders, by the trader himself,
- in the case of corporations (e.g. GmbH, AG) by the legal representatives.
In the case of partnerships (e.g. OHG, KG, GbR/BGB-Gesellschaft, GmbH & Co. KG), business registrations must be submitted by all partners authorized to manage the business.
Procedure
You can deregister your business in person, in writing (e.g. by fax or letter) or electronically.
- If you are deregistering in person or in writing, you must complete and personally sign the form "Gewerbe-Abmeldung" - GewA 3.
- The "GewA 3" form is available at the office responsible for deregistration or, depending on the offer, is also available for download.
- The electronic procedure collects the same data as the personal deregistration. However, you can deviate from the form and do not have to sign it in person.
- The body responsible for deregistration may use suitable and appropriate procedures to establish your identity (e.g. PIN/TAN procedure, the electronic ID function, De-Mail or a self-declaration of identity) in the case of electronic deregistration using the online procedure.
- You will receive a certificate from the authorities confirming receipt of your business deregistration.
- The office responsible for deregistration forwards the business deregistration to other offices, such as the tax office, the employers' liability insurance association, the Chamber of Crafts or the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and, if applicable, the registry court.
- If you are deregistering in person or in writing, you must complete and personally sign the form "Gewerbe-Abmeldung" - GewA 3.
Prerequisites
- liquidation or
- Relocation of your registered office or the registered office of a branch or dependent branch office outside the previous municipality or
- Changing the legal form of your business
What documents are required?
- Copy of identity card or passport with registration certificate, or presentation on site. In the case of electronic business re-registration, depending on the municipality, other suitable and appropriate procedures for establishing identity (e.g. PIN/TAN procedure, the electronic ID function, De-Mail or a self-declaration of identity).
- Copy of the extract from the commercial register if your company is entered in the commercial register (also: register of cooperatives, register of associations)
What fees apply?
The costs are based on the respective administrative fee schedule of the state or on the fee statutes of the authorities responsible under state law.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
You are obliged to deregister your business at the time of dissolution of the business or at the time of relocation to the jurisdiction of another municipality or change of legal form.
Processing time
If you have filled out the form correctly and your documents are complete, the authorities will confirm receipt of your deregistration immediately if you visit them in person. If you deregister in writing or electronically, you will receive confirmation of receipt of your business deregistration within 3 days.
Legal basis
Applications / Forms
Special information for - City of Idar-ObersteinIf your place of business is in the Idar-Oberstein municipal area, you can also deregister online using the following link:
If your company is located outside the city of Idar-Oberstein, please contact your local authority.