Restaurant: continuation of the trade
service description
After the death of the license holder of a restaurant business, the spouse, life partner or minor heirs may continue to run the restaurant business without their own permission during the minority. The same applies to estate administrators, estate curators or executors of wills for a period of up to ten years after the inheritance. You must notify the competent authority in writing without delay if you wish to continue the restaurant business and report the start of the business to the responsible municipality.
What documents are required?
- IHK instruction or proof of a professional qualification in a relevant profession
- Death certificate of the permit holder
If the report is filed in person, the identity card or passport must be presented. In the case of a notification by an authorized representative, a power of attorney must be presented.
- IHK instruction or proof of a professional qualification in a relevant profession
What deadlines do I need to consider?
You must report the continuation of the operation immediately.
legal basis
Applications / Forms
An informal application is sufficient.
What else should I know?
However, the person authorized to continue the business can also obtain a permit in accordance with the Restaurant Act. This would be an option if he/she would need a permit anyway when adding rooms.
At the same time, a report must be filed.