Trade fairs, street festivals and special events

You can find out more about lotteries and draws.

You can also use public roads and paths for purposes other than traffic and public use. To do so, you generally require a special use permit.

You can also use public roads and paths for purposes other than traffic and public use. If you want to advertise in public spaces, you must apply for a special use permit.

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

If you want to set up a company in Germany, you must comply with certain regulations and requirements. Here you will find information on the obligations of fairness and transparency.

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

If you are setting up a company, you will find information here on the procedures, formalities and permits you need to observe.

If you are organizing a hiking camp and wish to announce this publicly and the arrival and departure of participants is to be carried out by you as the organizer or by persons working with you, you must notify us in advance.

Would you like to occasionally offer goods for immediate sale at events such as trade fairs, exhibitions, public festivals or on special occasions? If so, you need a permit from the competent authority and do not require a traveling trade card.

Here you will find further information on rights and obligations in the area of social security in the Union.

If you want to offer goods and services in public areas, you must apply for a special use permit.