Alcohol License
What is it?
If you sell or serve alcohol, you need an alcohol license from the municipality.
If you want to serve alcohol during an event, you must apply for an exemption.
Operating license
You also need an operating license for your catering business.
What to do.
In addition to the above form:
What to submit with an application
Type A - Regular hospitality industry
- Fully completed application form;
- Statement manager(s);
- At the time of application, you must provide proof of identity of you and other supervisor(s);
- Copy of employment agreement supervisor(s);
- Copy rental/purchase agreement hospitality property;
- Floor plan (scale 1:100) of the catering facility showing all premises with dimensions and ceiling height;
- Type and capacity of the mechanical ventilation system in the building (this may not include kitchen exhaust).
Type B - Paracommercial hospitality industry.
- Fully completed application form;
- Identity cards board members and executives;
- Copy purchase/lease agreement hospitality property;
- Board Rules;
- Floor plan (1:100 scale) of the premises(s) with dimensions and ceiling height;
- Type and capacity of the mechanical ventilation system in the building (this may not include kitchen exhaust).
Bibob
Along with the procedure for an alcohol license and operating permit, a Bibob investigation takes place. For this, you fill out a questionnaire and provide it with the necessary attachments:
- Application form Alcohol License Type A (commercial)
- Type B Alcohol License Application Form (para-commercial).
Submit application
You submit the permit application and Bibob forms in person. You make an appointment in advance with an employee of the Permits cluster of the Public Affairs Department.
How does it work?
An alcohol license allows you to sell and serve alcohol to persons 18 and older. You can get the permit if you meet these Requirements:
- All executives are at least 21 years old.
- All managers have a Declaration of Social Hygiene (SVH).
- None of the executives is of bad character.
- None of the executives has a criminal record.
What else to consider:
- Your staff members are 16 years of age or older.
- Your bartender under 18 may sell alcohol but not drink it.
- An executive must always be present in your business. This manager is also listed on your license.
Associations and foundations
Additional Requirements apply to associations and foundations that serve alcohol:
- Alcohol serving hours and age limit are posted in a highly visible place.
- There are at least two managers within the association or foundation with an SVH Certificate of Social Hygiene.
- The house rules around alcohol consumption are in the board rules.
What does it cost?
Rates
From dues ordinance, Title 3 Services falling under European Services Directive, Chapter 1 Hospitality:
| Product | Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1.1 | The fee for an application for the granting of a permit under Article 3 of the Alcoholic and Catering Act | € 439,00 |
| 3.1.2 | An application for the granting of a license to operate a public establishment, as referred to in Article 2 of the Drinking and Catering Ordinance. | € 313,50 |
| 3.1.2.1 | An application to change the manager in an existing Beverage and Catering license | € 187,50 |
| 3.1.2.2 | An application to change the manager in an existing operating license, as referred to in Article 8 of the Drank- en Horeca Ordinance. If an application is also submitted under Article 3.1.2.1 of the fee table, the fee amount under Article 3.1.2.2 will not be charged. | |
| 3.1.3 | An application to grant an exemption from closing time for a public establishment as referred to in Article 11 of the Beverage and Catering Ordinance. | € 62,80 |
| 3.1.5 | A notification as referred to in article 30 of the Drank- en Horecawet | € 187,50 |
| 3.1.5.1 | The fee is charged for filing a notification as referred to in Article 7 of the Drank- en Horeca Ordinance (notification of change of Catering establishment). If an application is also submitted under Article 3.1.2 of the fee table, the fee amount under Article 3.1.6 will not be charged. | € 187,50 |
| 3.1.7 | An application for the granting of an exemption as referred to in Section 35 of the Alcohol and Catering Act |
How long does it take?
You will be notified within 8 weeks.
If we submit your application to the National Bibob Bureau for advice, the deadline can be extended by up to 8 weeks.