Operation of restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and catering services
We provide comprehensive legal counsel and representation for businesses in obtaining permits, registrations, and other authorizations required to operate restaurants, cafés, catering services, and related establishments.
We most frequently assist clients with:
- operational approval of premises and communication with relevant Regional Public Health Authorities (RÚVZ) for restaurants, cafés, bars, grocery stores, and other food service facilities,
- authorization to sell retail packaged spirits and related compliance obligations with the customs authority,
- registration and permits related to the distribution and trading of alcoholic beverages,
- registration of an approved or registered consignee of alcoholic beverages from another EU member state, including obligations within the EMCS system,
- permits for trading and distributing tobacco products, smokeless and heated tobacco products, as well as other excise goods,
- securing permits and approvals for operating outdoor seating (summer terraces), public space occupancy, and coordination with local municipality or district authorities,
- additional legal and administrative steps related to the establishment and smooth operation of gastronomic and retail facilities.
Should you be interested in our legal services, please feel free to contact us at info@akvlkova.sk or by phone at +421 949 203 288.