{"id":14983,"date":"2021-09-29T08:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T06:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euroval.com\/how-to-and-what-do-i-need-to-change-the-ownership-of-an-activity-license\/"},"modified":"2021-09-29T08:12:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T06:12:00","slug":"how-to-and-what-do-i-need-to-change-the-ownership-of-an-activity-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euroval.com\/en\/how-to-and-what-do-i-need-to-change-the-ownership-of-an-activity-license\/","title":{"rendered":"How to and What Do I Need to Change the Ownership of an Activity License"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n
\n
\n

In the last year, many businesses and stores<\/strong> throughout Spain have had to close their doors due to the crises following the pandemic. Many others have been forced to convert or have changed owners<\/strong>. And it is precisely to this last point that I am addressing today: how this procedure is done<\/strong>. Since many are lost, today I am going to explain how to change the ownership of an activity license. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n

Transfer your business<\/b><\/p>\n

\n

GET IT ONLINE<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Appraisal Company Approved by the Bank of Spain<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n

What does the change of ownership of the activity license consist of?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In itself, the change of ownership of the activity license is transferring a business<\/strong> already in operation to another person. In general, most businesses and commercial premises need to have an activity license. <\/p>\n

When this business or store is transferred to another person who becomes the new owner, the option is to also transfer the license<\/strong>. This makes things easier for the new owner, since it is always faster to keep the business license than to start from scratch and apply for the corresponding license. <\/p>\n

It is true that this is not mandatory for all businesses. Due to legal updates in recent years, there are businesses that only need to have a responsible declaration<\/strong> instead of the traditional activity license. In itself, they imply the same thing: demonstrating to the relevant authorities that the premises meet the necessary conditions to be able to carry out the activity for which it is intended. And that the authorities approve it, of course. <\/p>\n

The activity license should not be confused with a first occupancy license or a building permit. The latter demonstrate that the premises are legally constructed. But one thing is the license of the premises itself and another is the activity license<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Do you want to know the real value of a property?<\/a><\/strong> We'll tell you how!<\/a><\/p>\n

For example, a premises may have the corresponding occupancy license because the premises is built in accordance with the legislation. But, on the other hand, it does not have the activity license to be a restaurant, which will have to be requested and, in many cases, undertake small reforms in the premises to be able to obtain it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n

Change the owner of the license<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To avoid starting the application process from scratch, it is good to carry out the change of ownership of the activity license of the premises to the new owner. This makes things easier, especially in terms of time, for the new owner. <\/p>\n

But it is important that you keep in mind that this change can only be made if the premises is going to be used for the same activity<\/strong> that was carried out before, the same one for which the corresponding city council already granted the activity.<\/p>\n

In the event that the premises you acquire is going to be given a different use and carry out a different activity<\/strong>, it will necessarily be necessary to apply for a new activity license from the city council.<\/p>\n

You should also know that not all city councils allow this transfer of the license for all types of premises. Municipal regulations may establish certain conditions<\/strong> and exclude some types of businesses or premises from this possibility. In such a case, you will have to apply for a new activity license, yes or yes. <\/p>\n

It is best to consult with the city council where the premises is located about the possibility of carrying out the transfer.<\/p>\n

In general, most city councils that this transfer cannot be carried out if:<\/p>\n