Market Fees
Market fees (marktgelden) are municipal charges imposed on market traders who occupy a stall at a municipal market site. This levy is based on Article 229 of the Municipalities Act and serves to cover the costs of managing and maintaining the market.
The amount of market fees varies by municipality and depends on factors such as the size of the stall (in linear meters), the type of stall (fixed or temporary), and the frequency (per day, week, or quarter). Market traders receive an invoice with the amount due, the payment term, and the payment method.
Requirements
- Occupy stall: Market fees are due as soon as a stall is occupied or assigned at the market site.
- Valid permit: The market trader must have a valid stall permit or market permit.
- Payment: Payment must be made within the term stated on the invoice, according to the payment method prescribed by the municipality.
Procedure
- Allocation of stall: After allocation of a stall, the market trader receives an invoice with the amount due for market fees.
- Calculation: The municipality calculates the market fees based on the size (linear meters), the type of stall, and the frequency (per day, week, or quarter).
- Payment: Payment is made according to the instructions on the invoice, within the specified term.
- Inspection: The municipality checks the payment and may take reminder measures in case of non-payment.