Permission to operate a prostitution business must be applied for from the competent authority. (Reservation of permission)

§ Section 12 (1) of the Prostitution Protection Act (ProstSchG):
The operation of a prostitution establishment requires a permit from the competent authority. The permit may be limited in time.
The permit must be extended upon application if the conditions relevant to the granting of the permit continue to exist.

§ Section 12 (2) of the Prostitution Protection Act (ProstSchG):
The permit for the operation of a prostitution establishment is granted simultaneously for a specific operating concept and for specific structural facilities, installations and rooms located therein.
is granted.

If the requirements are met, there is a legal entitlement to the granting of a permit to operate a prostitution business.