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Restaurant business; notification of continuation after the death of the owner

  • Brief description

    After the death of a trader, a privileged group of people can continue the restaurant business. This must be reported to the competent authority.

  • Description

    After the death of the license holder, the restaurant business may be continued on the basis of the previous license by the spouse, partner or underage heir during the period of minority. The same applies to executors, administrators or executors of wills for a period of ten years after the death.

  • Prerequisites

    The person wishing to continue the restaurant business must have the necessary reliability.

  • Deadlines

    The notification must be made immediately.
    The permit expires if the business has not been operated for one year.

  • Required documents

    The following documents are required:

    • Identity card or passport with a current confirmation of registration
    • Information from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce or proof of a professional qualification in a relevant profession
    • Death certificate of the permit holder

  • Costs

    There are no costs.

  • Legal basis

  • Procedure

    The continuation must be reported in writing to the competent licensing authority.

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