Being active as an Environmental Auditor requires a permit according to §10 of the Environmental Audit Act (UAG)

Responsible body: Deutsche Akkreditierungs- und Zulassungsgesellschaft für Umweltgutachter mbH

A licence is required under § 34c of the German Industrial Code (GewO) for the commercial conclusion of contracts relating to land, land-related rights, commercial premises, residential premises or for the arrangement of loans or providing the opportunity to conclude such contracts.
Responsible body: Consumer Protection Agency OR The Point of Single Contact in Hamburg