Procedures required for hotel business license
Updated: July 2024, 12
There are certain procedures that must be completed in advance to apply for a hotel/inn business license (operating a hotel or inn).
Obtaining documents that confirm whether the property complies with laws and regulations such as the Building Standards Act, City Planning Act, and Fire Service Act.
We will help you to smoothly obtain the hotel business license (hotel business)
We provide support from the stage of preliminary surveys and consultations at local government civil engineering offices and fire departments.
Does the building comply with building regulations?
To apply for a hotel/inn business license (operating a hotel or inn),
Copies of the accommodation facility's "Building Confirmation Certificate" and "Inspection Certificate" must be attached.
In the case of buildings constructed during the Showa or early Heisei era, this inspection certificate may not be available.
If you are unable to attach the document, you will generally not be able to obtain permission to operate as a hotel.
Please check with the civil engineering office or other relevant authority that has jurisdiction over the area.
Does the building comply with fire safety regulations?
When applying for a hotel/inn business license (operating an inn or hotel), you must also submit a "Fire Prevention Law Compliance Notice."
The application documents for the "Fire Service Act Compliance Notice" will be reviewed and an on-site inspection will be conducted.
The necessary equipment and standards for the relevant building, and the necessary advance notifications, etc.
If all requirements are met, a "Notice of Compliance with Fire Service Laws and Regulations" will be issued.
For example, the standards for aisle width in relation to the seating area of a restaurant are as follows:
This may vary depending on local government ordinances, so it is important to check in advance.
*Pre-notification required: e.g., notification of fire prevention plan, notification of appointment of fire prevention manager, etc.
(Required items vary depending on the size and business status of the facility.)
For applications related to the hotel business, please contact the Support Administrative Scrivener Corporation
At Support Administrative Scrivener Corporation, we provide application support and highly specialized consulting regarding inn business licenses for both those newly entering the inn business and those already in the inn business and hotel business. .
Hotel business licenses are under the jurisdiction of each health center, and each health center has its own local rules.
Our staff has a track record of applying in all prefectures across the country. Please contact us by all means.
Correspondence example
[Major foreign-affiliated hotel making its first foray into Japan]
This was a hotel operator's first foray into Japan.
I realized that things that could be handled in my home country could not be handled in Japan due to laws, regulations, etc.
After asking about your desired style, we will propose the hotel design and response method.
We were able to successfully open our first store in Japan.
In addition, since we can also provide support in foreign languages, we were able to hold meetings with the local subsidiary in English.
Number and types of licenses obtained
Hotel business license / Restaurant business license (3 licenses) / Late-night alcohol serving restaurant business opening notification
Public bath business license application / swimming pool / cleaning / general liquor retail license application
Region
京都
[Luxury City Hotel]
The facility is divided into multiple departments, such as accommodation, food and beverage, SPA, and firefighting,
In addition to preparing for permission,
Each of us had to continue our regular duties (staff training, menu development, etc.) at the same time.
By joining the business opening team, we will be the sole administrative liaison for obtaining licenses.
We were able to smoothly proceed with the preparations for obtaining licenses and permits without any disruption to our normal business operations.
Number and types of licenses obtained
Hotel business permit / Restaurant business permit (7 cases) / Late-night alcohol serving restaurant opening notification (2 cases)
Public bath business license application/swimming pool/cleaning
Region
Osaka
[Large resort hotel]
In this case, the construction period was delayed from the originally planned schedule due to the effects of a typhoon and other factors.
Even if the construction schedule is delayed, it is difficult to change the planned opening date.
Within a limited schedule, we carefully schedule application dates, on-site inspection dates, etc.
We were able to open safely on the scheduled date.
Number and types of licenses obtained
Hotel business license / Restaurant business license (3 licenses) / Late-night alcohol serving restaurant business opening notification
Public bath business license application / swimming pool / cleaning / general liquor retail license application
Region
Okinawa
[Completely unmanned hotel]
With labor costs rising, the client wanted to operate a completely unmanned hotel.
Generally, face-to-face check-in is required,
By thoroughly understanding the rules of relaxation measures and applying them to hotel operations and operations,
This has made it possible to conduct business with fewer personnel.
Number and types of licenses obtained
Hotel business license/Restaurant business license
Region
Ise City
