Market- and Street Trade

You’ll need a proof of public tender in order to practice ambulant trade. It depends on the kind of trade if you’ll also need a license as a market merchant, stand holder or street trader. You can apply for this license in the district where you want to practice your trade.

Contents of proof of public tender

-  The proof of public tender is being handed over in the name of the Mayor and
   Alderman.
-  The kind of trade is being mentioned among other things on this proof of public
   tender.
-  This proof of public tender is valid for one year and needs to be extend each
    year. You’ll be informed of this extension by letter.
-  The proof of public tender is personal. It’s not permitted that other people use     this proof of public tender.
-  It’s possible to apply for a so called partner card for your husband or partner
    when you’re in the possession of the proof of public tender.

As soon as you’ve applied for a proof of public tender, you can apply for the license at the district where you intend to set up trade.

How to apply for a proof of public tender

-  Minimum age is 18 years
-  A personal visit at the public counter of the department market affairs in the city    hall is necessary. Over there your application will be taken in attendance. The    public counter is open from Tuesday till Thursday form 8.00 am till 2.00 pm and    is being attended in the market office at Waterlooplein.
-  The conditions of applying a proof of public tender can differ according to your    wish of being a market merchant, stand holder or street trader.

Partner Card

The partner card is being used when the partner wants to use the market place or stand together or instead of the licensee. Street traders are being excluded from a partner card. How to apply for a partner card?
-  A partner card has to be collected by the partner personally.
-  You’ll have to bring a certificate of parish register (not older than 3 months)
   which contents the married state, or living together at the same address for 2    years minimum).
-  Also bring a valid identification paper (passport, driver license) and a recently
   taken passport photograph.
-  Legal charges are indebted for this partner card.

Costs

Market Merchants and Stand Holders             € 84,00
Partner Card                                             € 39,00
Yearly extension                                        € 84,00
Modifications                                            € 19,50

More information?

-  For more information you can contact the department Market Affairs, telephone
   020-5524074
-  It’s also possible to attend the consultation hours of Market Affairs. These
   consultations hours are being held at the market office at Waterlooplein on
   Tuesdays from 9.00 am till noon. It’s suited directly right from the entry of the
   metro at the south-entry of the city hall.