Catering trade: Notify continuation after the death of the licence holder

After the death of the licence holder, the catering business may be continued on the basis of the previous licence 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 inheritance. The persons referred to in sentences 1 and 2 must notify the licensing authority immediately if they wish to continue the business.

• §§ Sections 10, 31 of the German Catering Act (GastG)
• § Section 46 of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)
• § Section 11 of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO) Data protection notice
• Tariff item 207 of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Trade Costs Ordinance (GewKostVO M-V)
• Article 15 in conjunction with Article 36 of the Act on the Functional Reform of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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

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• Operating a trade after the death of the trader without a qualified deputy Authorisation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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

The Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Chamber of Crafts, districts, independent cities, the responsible local authority or the administration of the independent municipality provide support with the informal application.

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