Applying for a replacement trade licence (Gewerbeschein Zweitschrift) in Duisburg

Replacement trade licence in Duisburg: responsible is the trade registration office of the Bürger- und Ordnungsamt, Königstraße 63-65 in the Averdunkzentrum. According to the city the copy costs 15 euros. The office no longer accepts email applications, and visits are by appointment only. We apply in writing with your power of attorney: 49.90 euros including the fee.

Replacement in Duisburg: the facts

Responsible office
Bürger- und Ordnungsamt, Gewerbemeldestelle, Königstr. 63-65 (Averdunkzentrum), 47051 DuisburgAs of: 26.10.2026 · Stadt Duisburg Serviceportal
Official fee
copy of the trade registration for the trader: €15As of: 26.10.2026 · Stadt Duisburg Serviceportal
Email
no registrations, changes or deregistrations by email any moreAs of: 26.10.2026 · Stadt Duisburg Serviceportal
Appointment
all visits by appointment only, bookable up to 6 weeks ahead, «currently very booked up»As of: 26.10.2026 · Stadt Duisburg Serviceportal
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Payment
from 01.04.2026 «card payment only»; for post the same page names a crossed cheque or bank transfer
Contact
Service phone 0203 94000
Processing time
not published by the City of Duisburg
Behördenfix fixed price
€49.90 including the €15 fee

How we apply for the replacement

  1. 1Give the businessName, business address, activity.
  2. 2Upload your IDCopy of your valid ID.
  3. 3Pay the fixed price49.90 euros, the 15 euro fee included.
  4. 4Application by postIn writing, signed by you.

Getting the replacement yourself at the trade office

The way without us, step by step

You can also apply for the replacement yourself at the Duisburg trade office. The city says:

  • Responsible is the central trade registration office of the Bürger- und Ordnungsamt, Königstraße 63-65 in the Averdunkzentrum, 47051 Duisburg.
  • Every visit on trade matters needs an appointment first. Appointments can be booked up to 6 weeks ahead; the city says the office is currently very booked up, with extra slots depending on staff.
  • The office no longer accepts registrations, changes or deregistrations by email. Emails to onlinegewerbemeldung@stadt-duisburg.de are only answered on trade information, complaints and its own queries.
  • Complete paper applications by post to the Gewerbemeldestelle, Königstraße 63-65, 47051 Duisburg, are still accepted. You pay the fee by crossed cheque or by bank transfer, with details sent by the office once clarified.
  • The city writes that since 1 April 2026 fees can only be paid by card; the office is cashless. For postal applications the same page still names a crossed cheque or bank transfer.
  • Costs: the replacement costs 15 euros. With us you pay 49.90 euros including this fee; we handle the postal application and follow-up.
  • We are not an authority. You sign the application yourself; we prepare it and submit it with your power of attorney.

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What we need for the application

  • Copy of your valid ID card or passport.
  • Name and business address in Duisburg.
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  • If available: date of registration or a copy of the old trade licence.
  • For a GmbH or UG: an uncertified commercial register extract.
  • Your signature on the application and the power of attorney for Behördenfix.

No email route, few appointments

Post instead of email, few appointments

In Duisburg a trade application now only works in person with an appointment, on paper by post or online, not by email.

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The trade office states expressly that it no longer accepts registrations, changes and deregistrations by email. Online, the trade notification goes via the Wirtschafts-Service-Portal NRW; the city names no separate online route for the replacement.

According to the city, appointments can be booked up to 6 weeks ahead, and the office is currently very booked up. If you apply by post, enclose a crossed cheque or pay by transfer after the office replies; the certificate comes by post on request.

Beware of directory scams: the city warns about official-looking forms under names such as «Gewerbeauskunft-Zentrale» or «Zentrales Gewerberegister». Signing one means a paid private contract. Real post from the city always names the address of the trade office and the person responsible.

If something has changed, such as name or activity, a change of registration is needed instead of a replacement; the city says to report a name change under «Sonstiges – Änderung des Namens». Registration costs 26 euros for natural persons, 33 euros for legal entities and 13 euros for each further authorised representative.

Questions about the trade licence in Duisburg

Trade licence lost: what now?

Apply for a replacement at the Gewerbemeldestelle Duisburg, Königstraße 63-65. In person only with a booked appointment; the office no longer accepts trade applications by email, but complete postal applications are fine. According to the city the replacement costs 15 euros. We handle the postal application for you.

What does a copy of the trade registration cost in Duisburg?

According to the City of Duisburg, issuing a copy of the trade registration for the trader costs 15 euros. Since 1 April 2026 the office has been cashless with card payment; for postal applications it names a crossed cheque or bank transfer. With us the replacement costs 49.90 euros including this fee.

How do I reach the trade office in Duisburg?

Via the city's service phone on 0203 94000. According to the city, the address onlinegewerbemeldung@stadt-duisburg.de now only answers trade information, complaints and the office's own queries, not applications. For a visit, book an appointment online, up to 6 weeks ahead.

Can I register my business in Duisburg online?

Yes, according to the city the trade notification works online via the Wirtschafts-Service-Portal NRW, where the electronic ID card and other identification methods are possible. The state portal offers registration, change and deregistration as online applications; the City of Duisburg names no separate online route just for the replacement. The trade office accepts no applications by email.

Where do I get a copy of my trade registration?

At the trade office of the City of Duisburg where your business is registered. The city names the copy of the trade registration for 15 euros for this. You get it with an appointment on site or with a complete written application by post. We submit this application with your power of attorney.

Can I apply for the replacement by email?

No. The Gewerbemeldestelle Duisburg no longer accepts registrations, changes and deregistrations by email and answers emails only on trade information, complaints and its own queries. A paper application by post is still accepted. That is the route we take for you.

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Reviewed by M. Gabal on 27.10.2026

Provided by Behördenfix (M. Gabal). Behördenfix prepares the application and submits it with your power of attorney; you sign it yourself. We are not an authority, do not give legal advice and do not assess your individual case.

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