Detailed description
Commercial security requires a permit. This includes all activities aimed at protecting the life or property of strangers from interference by third parties.
Commercial security requires a permit. This includes all activities aimed at protecting the life or property of strangers from interference by third parties.
They have the reliability required for business operations.
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Activities in the security industry (e.g. property or personal protection) may only be carried out with a permit.
Security personnel
To carry out certain surveillance tasks (e.g. certain patrols, surveillance of discos, protection against shoplifters), an additional examination is required. For other activities only a certificate of instruction (HK) is necessary.
The licensing procedure is subject to a fee. The start of the security business must be reported in accordance with Section 14 of the Trade Regulations (trade registration).
Notification of the security guard
According to Section 16 (2) of the Guarding Ordinance, a security company must first notify the responsible authority (in Hamburg: District Office) of the security person he wants to employ. The competent authority checks the reliability of the person under surveillance law. The reported person may only be entrusted with guard duties after a background check and approval by the competent authority.
There is a charge for reporting with the background check procedure
6-8 weeks.
The fees are 240 EUR to 340 EUR
§ 34a Trade Regulations (GewO)
Ordinance on the Guarding Industry (BewachV)
Schedule of fees for economic administration
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Last updated: 29.04.2025