Apply for compensation under the Infection Protection Act for operating costs not covered
Performance specification
In the event of a ban on activities or a quarantine, you as a self-employed person or self-employed person have a claim to compensation for loss of earnings as well as a claim to reimbursement of continuing non-covered business expenses, such as rent or loans.
This only applies in the case of a threat to existence and only for operating costs that cannot be avoided.
You also need to keep operating costs as low as possible.
Reimbursement shall be made to an appropriate extent.
This is a so-called "optional benefit". This means that the authorities have leeway in assessing whether a claim exists and how high it is.
Requirements
In the event of quarantine or a ban on activities, you are entitled to compensation for the continuing non-covered operating expenses if
- you are independent
- your business or practice is suspended during the activity ban or quarantine
- you are entitled to compensation for your loss of earnings and
- Thereby a threat to existence exists.
Which documents are required?
- Request
- Evidence of current operating costs not covered
- Proof of payment
- Decision on the order of quarantine or ban on activities or proof that the requirements for quarantine have been met.
What are the fees?
There are no fees.
Legal basis
Applications / Forms
Application for employers and self-employed only via online portal
Start your request directly online
Who do I need to contact?
Since 01.01.2023, the health authorities are responsible.