What do I have to consider when I want to setup an osCommerce shop in Germany. To be more precise, the server is sited in the US, but I am using a German (.de) domain.
Will a so called GBR (Gesellschaft Bürgerlichen Rechts) do? (I am aware of the unlimited liability of GBR's :evil: )
I assume I simply apply for a "Gewerbeschein" to run my shop, but do I also need to apply for permission to handle personal data in a database?
If so, what are the requirements for protection of data privacy?
Anything else I should consider?
All hints very much appreciated.
Greetings
gis
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#2
Posted 09 September 2002, 16:31
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What do I have to consider when I want to setup an osCommerce shop in Germany.
You do not need any kind of Gewerbeschein. Thought it would be better to do so. Make sure you have an impressum on your site with all contact details (phone, address, name - no fantasy names, email and USt-ID).
HTH
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Posted 09 September 2002, 21:54
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Is that 100% correct?
Yes.
The main issue here is "Haftung". Any natural person can start a business in germany. A Gewerbeschein is really usefull when it comes to "Haftpflicht" and "IHK". But these issues are by far better discussed on the german forum.
You can't have everything. That's why trains have difficulty crossing oceans, and hippos did not adapt to fly. -- from the OpenBSD mailinglist.
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Posted 10 September 2002, 15:01
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Is that 100% correct?
Yes.
The main issue here is "Haftung". Any natural person can start a business in germany. A Gewerbeschein is really usefull when it comes to "Haftpflicht" and "IHK". But these issues are by far better discussed on the german forum.
Sorry, Jan. You need a "Gewerbeschein" to trade things in germany.
I´ll try it in german, my english is very poor...
Um in Deutschland ein Handelsgewerbe zu betreiben, ist eine Anmeldung bei der jeweiligen Gemeinde erforderlich. Das gilt für jeden Handel, der nachhaltig und mit Gewinnerzielungsabsicht betrieben wird. Und dieser Wunsch dürfte vorauszusetzen sein, wenn jemand OSC einsetzen will.
Frische Grüße, Torsten
#6
Posted 10 September 2002, 15:23
I already answered this in the german forum, but I will gladly repeat myself as it might be of interest for other people too.
If you sell stuff you need a "Gewerbeschein", but there are numerous other ways to use osCommerce (non-profit organizations, political party etc.) that might nod need it.
It depends. IANAL, so my advise is to contact someone that knows more about all of this.
If Thorsten would be right then all people selling stuff at eBay would need a "Gewerbeschein" ... ;-)
If you sell stuff you need a "Gewerbeschein", but there are numerous other ways to use osCommerce (non-profit organizations, political party etc.) that might nod need it.
It depends. IANAL, so my advise is to contact someone that knows more about all of this.
If Thorsten would be right then all people selling stuff at eBay would need a "Gewerbeschein" ... ;-)
You can't have everything. That's why trains have difficulty crossing oceans, and hippos did not adapt to fly. -- from the OpenBSD mailinglist.
#7
Posted 10 September 2002, 15:33
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If Thorsten would be right then all people selling stuff at eBay would need a "Gewerbeschein" ... ;-)
...wait some month! Those "powerseller" will be in big, big trouble, if german "Finanzamt" get into their business. That´s my point: if anyone plan to open a webshop, he should stay legal. Otherwise there could be a very tragic ending...
Fresh greetings, Torsten
#8
Posted 10 September 2002, 15:53
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if anyone plan to open a webshop, he should stay legal. Otherwise there could be a very tragic ending...
.. and it only costs €20,-
Harald Ponce de Leon
osCommerce, Sell With Emotion
osCommerce, Sell With Emotion
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Posted 10 September 2002, 15:58
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if anyone plan to open a webshop, he should stay legal. Otherwise there could be a very tragic ending...
.. and it only costs €20,-
...but it depands on where you life. Range is from EUR 15,-- to EUR 50,--. But without it, it´ll cost much more!
Fresh greetings, Torsten
