Germany ElektroG: WEEE Registration Fees and Producer Obligations for Electronics
Reference for Germany's ElektroG (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act) requiring producers to register with Stiftung EAR and pay fees for WEEE collection and recycling.
This is a regulated fee — required or governed by law in the jurisdictions below.
Overview
Germany's ElektroG (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act) implements the EU WEEE Directive and requires all producers placing electrical and electronic equipment on the German market to register with Stiftung EAR (Elektro-Altgeräte Register). Producers must pay registration fees, quarterly maintenance fees, and provide financial guarantees for the collection and recycling of end-of-life devices. The system covers B2C and B2B electronics across multiple equipment categories. Fee amounts depend on the number of product categories registered, the guarantee form chosen, and market volume. A new fee ordinance for ElektroG-BattG was scheduled for August 2025.
Fee schedule by jurisdiction
4 jurisdictions with active fee requirements.
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Germany (Registration per equipment type) | €9.50 per equipment type |
| Germany (Quarterly fee) | €32.80 per quarter (€131.20/year per registration) |
| Germany (Guarantee check — collective) | €3.80 per equipment type |
| Germany (Take-back concept — B2B) | €28.40 per equipment type |
Germany (Registration per equipment type)
€9.50 per equipment type
Initial registration of each equipment category with Stiftung EAR
One-time fee per product type. Net amount; VAT additional.
Germany (Quarterly fee)
€32.80 per quarter (€131.20/year per registration)
Ongoing quarterly fees per registered equipment type
Recurring annual cost. A producer in 5 categories pays ~€175.60/year.
Germany (Guarantee check — collective)
€3.80 per equipment type
Financial guarantee verification for B2C producers
Required for B2C market participants
Germany (Take-back concept — B2B)
€28.40 per equipment type
B2B producers: take-back concept review
Alternative to guarantee for B2B-only producers
Enforcement
Producers who sell electronics in Germany without proper Stiftung EAR registration face sales bans, fines up to €100,000, and competitor injunction claims. Distributors and online marketplaces must verify producer registration before listing products.
Official sources
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Quick facts
- Regulation
- Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz (ElektroG)
- Country
- Germany
- Jurisdictions
- 4
- Category
- Eco-Participation Fees
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