Apply for approval as a livestock trading company

You submit the application to the competent authority for approval as a livestock trading company

• Necessary documents are submitted after examination by the authority and, if necessary, an on-site inspection
• If the examination is positive, approval is granted

Fulfilment of or compliance with all requirements pursuant to Article 96(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of March 9, 2016 on animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health ("Animal Health Law") and Section 12(2) ViehVerkV of Annexes 1 and 2

Commercial livestock trading may only begin once notification has been given.

Certificate of good conduct

Extract from the central trade register

Business registration

Extract from the commercial register

articles of association

Plan for cleaning and disinfecting the stables and traffic routes

Further documents if necessary.

Is based on the respective administrative fee schedule of the federal state or on the fee statutes of the authorities responsible under federal state law.

Once you have submitted all documents in full, the responsible office will process them promptly.

Please submit the application several weeks before starting work. Approval must be granted before the start of operations.

• § 12 Viehverkehrsverordnung (ViehVerkV)
• Art 94 Abs.1 der Verordnung (EU) 2016/429 des europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 9. März 2016 zu Tierseuchen und zur Änderung und Aufhebung einiger Rechtsakte im Bereich der Tiergesundheit („Tiergesundheitsrecht“)

• Appeal (appeal may be excluded depending on state law), administrative court action

Forms available: Yes

Written form required: No

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance necessary: No

05.02.2025

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