Activity License
Municipal authorization to operate the business. Verifies compliance with urban planning, health and safety regulations for the premises.
licencia actividad restaurante madrid
Health License
Authorization from the health authority. Confirms the establishment meets hygiene standards for food handling.
licencia sanitaria hostelería
Terrace License
Municipal permit to install tables on public roads. Temporary in nature, renewable annually, with specific hours and dimensions regulations.
licencia terraza restaurante ayuntamiento
Music License
Authorization to play music on the premises. Requires payment of royalties to SGAE and/or corresponding collecting societies.
licencia música restaurante sgae
HACCP
Preventive food safety system mandatory in the EU. Implementation is a requirement for the health license.
appcc hostelería plan obligatorio
Food Handler Certification
Mandatory training for anyone working with food. Certification is required for hiring.
carnet manipulación alimentos restaurante
Hospitality VAT
Food and table service at 10%. Alcoholic beverages at 21%. Separate tax bases mandatory in invoicing.
iva hostelería tipos restaurante
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Most common legal structure in hospitality. Limits liability to contributed capital and offers tax advantages above certain revenue levels.
sl para abrir restaurante ventajas
Self-Employed
Self-employment regime. Option for small businesses with a single owner. Variable contributions based on income since 2023.
autónomo restaurante cuota seguridad social
Allergen Regulations
European regulation requiring information on the 14 mandatory declaration allergens in each dish served.
normativa alérgenos restaurante ue
Time Tracking
Legal obligation to record each employee's working hours. Fines starting at 626€ per employee without records.
control horario empleados hostelería
