Notification of late-night alcohol serving restaurant business in the business succession of hotels and inns

Updated: July 2026, 6

When taking over a hotel or inn business, people tend to focus mainly on transferring the inn business license, but there are cases where the "notification of late-night alcohol serving business" is overlooked.

If you operate a lounge or banquet hall that serves alcohol after midnight, you will need to file a new notification upon succession.

This time, we will explain the specific steps and points to note regarding the procedure for filing a notification of late-night alcohol serving restaurant operation, which is often overlooked during succession.

What is the notification for late-night alcohol serving restaurant operation?

In order to serve alcohol from midnight onwards, it is necessary to notify the police station.

This applies not only to izakayas and bars, but also to hotel lounges and banquet halls.

Why business succession is an issue

This information is not automatically transferred when the management of a hotel or inn changes.

Late-night alcohol supply business notifications are tied to the business operator, so if the business changes corporations or goes from sole proprietorship to corporation, a new notification must be submitted.

Important points to note when submitting a late-night alcohol serving restaurant business notification

Notification required before business commencement

This must be submitted to the local police station at least 10 days* prior to the start of business.

　*Subject to change depending on each local government

The procedures must be carried out in parallel with the business succession procedures for the hotel business license.

Be careful of incomplete documents

The notification requires documents detailing the business operations, floor plans, and other documents.

If there are any omissions in these drawings, such as entrances and exits, seating arrangements, or kitchen locations, there is a risk that the notification will not be accepted and business will not be able to continue, so great care must be taken.

If you are renovating or replacing furniture

When submitting a new business start-up notification for business succession, there are cases where the notification is created with reference to the one before the transfer.

However, if time has passed since the transfer and you have made renovations or replaced furniture,

Please note that the contents of the drawings and documents will not match the current situation, so various documents will need to be revised.

Support for various notifications related to business succession to an administrative scrivener corporation

When transferring a hotel or inn business, it is important to simultaneously submit a notification of succession for the inn business license and a notification of late-night alcohol serving restaurant operation.
Our organization provides comprehensive support for all procedures related to succession, and manages the schedule so that all procedures are completed in time for the succession date.

Please contact us first to avoid the risk of business suspension due to complicated procedures or missed submissions.