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
Operating a restaurant in Germany requires a specific hospitality license issued by the competent local authority. This aligns with regulated business activities under German law. Permissions are not granted by the police, political parties, or the residents’ registration office.
Tips
- Look for options that mention a sector-specific license issued by a competent administrative authority.
- Eliminate any answers involving political parties or the police; they do not issue business permits.
- The residents’ registration office handles registration matters, not business licensing.
- Keywords like “competent authority” and industry-specific permits usually indicate the correct direction.
- Recall that economic freedom exists but certain trades (e.g., gastronomy serving alcohol) require formal authorization.
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