Permission to operate a prostitution establishment

The operation of a prostitution business is subject to a permit.

An application for a permit to operate a prostitution business must be submitted to the competent authority. (Subject to permission)

Section 12 (1) of the Prostitute Protection Act (ProstSchG):
The operation of a prostitution establishment requires the permission of the competent authority. The permit can be limited in time.
The licence shall be renewed upon application if the conditions relevant to the grant of the licence continue to apply.

Section 12 (2) of the Prostitute Protection Act (ProstSchG):
The licence for the operation of a prostitution establishment is granted at the same time for a specific operating concept and for certain buildings, facilities and rooms located therein.
Granted.

If the conditions are met, there is a legal entitlement to the issuance of a licence to operate a prostitution business.

The competent authority (local authority) may limit the permit and impose conditions.

The competent authority (local authority) may limit the permit and impose conditions.

Forms: yes
Online procedure possible: yes
Written form required: yes
Personal appearance required: usually yes

Legal capacity of the applicant.
In accordance with Sections 14 and 15 ProstSchG, the applicant or the person designated as deputy or management must possess the required reliability.
As a rule, the required reliability is not given if the person fulfills a characteristic listed in Section 15 (1) ProstSchG.

Pursuant to Section 16 (1) ProstSchG, the main characteristics of the business and the precautions taken to comply with the obligations under this Act must be described in the business concept.

§ Section 16(2) ProstSchG lists the key aspects that must be set out in the operating concept.

Objection: The decision issued in response to the application for a permit contains the further procedure for filing an objection.

In order to obtain a permit, an application must be submitted:

- An application must be submitted to the competent authority using the prescribed forms and attaching the required documents.
- The submitted documents will be checked for completeness and conclusiveness.
- If necessary, documents will be requested.
- If necessary, an on-site appointment will be arranged.
- A personal meeting is regularly arranged.
- If all requirements are met, permission will be granted. The applicant receives the permit notice.
Otherwise, a rejection notice will be issued.

Depending on the amount of time spent on the exam (a few days to a few weeks after submission of all documents)

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