Notify change in field levy for mining activities

You can apply to change the field declaration online via the "BergPass" platform or in writing to your competent mountain authority.

If you wish to make the change online via the "BergPass" platform:

• Call up the "BergPass" online platform and log in.
• To register, you need a "My company account" or a BundID.
• Call up the application form and fill it out completely and truthfully.
• Upload the required documents as a file and send the application.

Further procedure:

• The competent mining authority will check your amendment to the field declaration and the documents submitted
• If any documents are missing, the authority will contact you.
• The authority will determine the field levy.
• You will receive a notice informing you of the amount of the field levy.

The federal state in which the area for which you have a permit to explore for mineral resources is located is responsible.

• You have a mining permit for the commercial exploration of mineral resources.
• You are prospecting for non-mining mineral resources within your permit area.

There are no costs.

You can only apply for a change after submitting the original application "Field levy for mining activities receipt" and before receiving the determination of the field levy from the authority.

• §§ 30 Bundesberggesetz - BBergG
• § 32 Bundesberggesetz (BBergG)
• Landesverordnung über Feldes- und Förderabgaben vom 23. September 1986

• Objection, which is processed by the competent mining authority
• If necessary, subsequent appeal to the administrative court

15.10.2025

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