Does the marketplace license my packaging for me in Germany?

Generally no. Marketplaces collect your LUCID number; the dual-system licence is yours to buy. eBay offers one through Lizenzero.

By Razvan Toma · Founder · Last checked 3 October 2026 · Sources linked below

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Generally no. Amazon, Etsy, Kaufland and OTTO collect your LUCID number; buying the dual-system licence for your packaging is up to you. eBay offers sellers a licence through its partner Lizenzero, which you still buy yourself. A licence is not a representative: if your company is based abroad, that is a separate duty.

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