Gaststättengewerbe: Weiterführung nach dem Tod des Erlaubnisinhabenden anzeigen

After the death of the license holder, the restaurant business may be continued by the spouse, partner or underage heir during the period of minority on the basis of the previous license. The same applies to executors, administrators or executors of wills for a period of ten years after the inheritance. The persons referred to in sentences 1 and 2 must notify the licensing authority immediately if they wish to continue the business.

• Information from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce or proof of a professional qualification in a relevant profession
• Death certificate of the permit holder
• An identity card or passport with a current confirmation of registration must be presented for identification purposes.

You have the necessary reliability.

Fees of between 21.00 - 191.00 will be charged.

The notification must be made immediately.
According to § 8 GastG, the permit expires if the business has not been operated for one year.

Notification of continuation of the trade after the death of the license holder

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, please contact the town or district administration responsible for your place of residence or the administration of the independent municipality.

An informal application can be submitted.