A multiple stage transmission in planetary design comprises three planetary gear sets (P1, P2, P3), at least six rotatable shafts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), at least six shifting elements (03, 04, 13, 16, 45, 56), the drive shaft (1) is permanently connected with the spider of the first planetary gear set (P1) and, via one clutch (16), with the shaft (6) which is connected with the sun gears of the second planetary gear sets (P2) and connectable, via the clutch (56), with the, the driven shaft (2) being connected with the spider of the third planetary gear set (P3), the shaft (3) is permanently connected with the sun gear of the third planetary gear set (P3) and the ring gear of the second planetary gear set (P), via one clutch (13) connectable with the drive shaft (1) and, via one brake (03), attachable to the housing (G) and the sun gear of the first planetary gear set (P1) being non-rotatably connected via one shaft (0) with the housing (G).