Applying for compensation under the Infection Protection Act for uncovered operating costs

If you are subject to a ban or quarantine as a self-employed person, you are entitled, under certain conditions, to reimbursement of the ongoing uncovered operating expenses. Find out more here.

In the event of a ban on activity or quarantine, you as a self-employed person are entitled not only to compensation for loss of earnings but also to reimbursement of ongoing uncovered operating expenses, such as rents or loans.

This only applies in the event of a threat to existence and only to operating costs that cannot be avoided.

You also need to keep operating costs as low as possible.

The refund will be made to a reasonable extent.

This is a so-called "optional performance". This means that the authority has leeway to assess whether a claim exists and how high it is.

Health Authorities

Since 01.01.2023, the health authorities are responsible.

• Application
• Proof of ongoing uncovered operating costs
• Proof of payment
• Decision ordering quarantine or ban on activities or proof of the existence of the conditions for quarantine

Application for employers and self-employed persons only via online portal

In the event of quarantine or prohibition of activity, you are entitled to compensation for ongoing uncovered operating expenses if:

• You are self-employed
• Your business or practice is suspended during the ban or quarantine
• you are entitled to compensation for your loss of earnings, and
• As a result, there is a threat to existence.

Action before the competent administrative court

There are no fees.