Earnings, commission and payouts
- You set your own prices in EUR.
- OnlyPaw’s commission is 25% on jobs priced under USD 150 and 20% on jobs of USD 150 or more (or the local-currency equivalent, about EUR 138.00). OnlyPaw Pro subscribers pay a flat 15% on marketplace bookings.
- The customer’s service fee goes to OnlyPaw and is not taken from your price.
- Earnings become available to withdraw 7 days after a job is completed. You can request any amount — there is no minimum — and payouts are made on the 1st and 15th of each month (requests need to be in at least 2 days before).
Local rules to check in Germany
OnlyPaw verifies your identity, service documents and knowledge test. Separately, paid pet care in Germany may involve local registrations or permits such as:
- Personalausweis oder Reisepass
- Führungszeugnis (Belegart O) — kostenlos beim Bürgeramt
- Steuernummer / Kleinunternehmer-Anmeldung beim Finanzamt (§19 UStG)
- Nachweis Anmeldung Gewerbe (falls über 410 €/Monat)
- Für gewerbliche Tierpension: Erlaubnis nach §11 Tierschutzgesetz
Als selbständige/r Tierbetreuer/in gilt die Kleinunternehmerregelung §19 UStG bis 22.000 €/Jahr Umsatz. Ein Gewerbeschein ist Pflicht ab regelmäßigem Nebenerwerb. Für Tierpension zu Hause benötigst du eine Erlaubnis nach §11 TierSchG vom zuständigen Veterinäramt.
These are general pointers, not legal advice — rules change, so confirm them with the relevant authorities before you start.
Provider FAQ — Germany
Do I need previous experience?
Professional experience isn’t required for walking, sitting or boarding, but you must pass the pet-safety knowledge test with at least 70%. Grooming and training require a certificate that the OnlyPaw team reviews.
How much does OnlyPaw take?
OnlyPaw’s commission is 25% on jobs priced under USD 150 and 20% on jobs of USD 150 or more (or the local-currency equivalent, about EUR 138.00). OnlyPaw Pro subscribers pay a flat 15% on marketplace bookings. The customer’s service fee goes to OnlyPaw and is not taken from your price.
When do I get paid?
Earnings become available to withdraw 7 days after a job is completed. You can request any amount — there is no minimum — and payouts are made on the 1st and 15th of each month (requests need to be in at least 2 days before).
Can I offer more than one service?
Yes. You can add services from your profile; the OnlyPaw team reviews each new service and its documents separately.
What paperwork do I need in Germany?
Als selbständige/r Tierbetreuer/in gilt die Kleinunternehmerregelung §19 UStG bis 22.000 €/Jahr Umsatz. Ein Gewerbeschein ist Pflicht ab regelmäßigem Nebenerwerb. Für Tierpension zu Hause benötigst du eine Erlaubnis nach §11 TierSchG vom zuständigen Veterinäramt. These are general pointers, not legal advice — check the current rules with the authorities in Germany. OnlyPaw’s review team may also ask for extra documents such as a trade licence.
What does the knowledge test cover?
Pet-safety questions such as handling heat stress, foods that are toxic to pets and what to do in an emergency. The pass mark is 70%.
