Language: English
Question 256 · Federal question
A couple wants to open a restaurant in Germany. What do they absolutely need for this?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Ein Ehepaar möchte in Deutschland ein Restaurant eröffnen. Was braucht es dazu unbedingt?
- A eine Erlaubnis der Polizei
- B eine Genehmigung einer Partei
- C eine Genehmigung des Einwohnermeldeamts
- D eine Gaststättenerlaubnis von der zuständigen Behörde ✓ Correct answer
Translation
A couple wants to open a restaurant in Germany. What do they absolutely need for this?
- A a permit from the police
- B a permit from a political party
- C a permit from the registration office
- D a restaurant license from the competent authority ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Opening a restaurant in Germany requires a hospitality license from the competent local authority, since serving food and drink is a regulated business activity.
Tips
- A restaurant license, not a police or party permit, is what opening a restaurant actually requires.
- The registration office only handles address registration, not business permits.
