Night shop operating permit

Conditions

• The night shop is only registered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE) under the heading 'sale of general food and household items'.
• The night shop does not conduct any other trading activity.
• The night shop has a maximum net sales surface area of 150 square meters.
• The night shop has a clear and permanent 'night shop’ sign.
• You have an establishment permit for the same enterprise number.

When do you apply?

At least 60 days before the night shop is due to open.

Who can apply for a permit?

The owner or tenant of the property.

How do you apply?

1. Collect the documents

   • Copy of your identity card
   • Certificate from the VAT administration showing that you have no debts (maximum 6 months old)
   • Certificate from the NSSO administration showing that you have no debts (maximum 6 months old)
   • Certificate from the 'direct taxes' administration showing that you have no debts (maximum 6 months old)
   • Copy of the establishment and operating permit of the previous owner, if it concerns a takeover
   • Copy of the establishment permit, if you already have one and are only applying for an operating permit

2. Apply for your permit online

   Apply for a permit (Dutch only)

Validity

The permit expires:

• After three years, unless you have requested an extension. This is possible at the earliest six months before the permit expires.
• If the operator changes.
• If the night shop is closed continuously for more than six months.
• If the night shop goes bankrupt.
• If the night shop is legally sealed.

What happens after you have applied?

• The city examines:
  • Your finances: debts to the city, tax and social security debts, certificates of VAT, taxes and social security.
  • Your urban planning permit.
  • Your morality to be able to run a business where (strong) alcoholic beverages are sold.
  • Whether you comply with the legal requirements of hygiene in the business.
  • Whether you have the right permits as an entrepreneur, e.g. a professional card (Dutch only).
• The city will take a decision within three months. This period can be extended once by three months for complex cases.
• Haven’t been informed of a decision after six months? Then the permit was refused.