Licence 3 transfer: Simplify your procedures with Licence 4 Cabinet

License Transfer 3: A crucial step for your business

Transferring a license 3 involves moving an existing license from one establishment to another, in a different commune within the same département, or conditionally from an adjacent département.

It can be motivated by various factors:

• Taking over premises without a license: you are taking over an establishment not equipped with a license 3.
• Lack of supply in the commune: you can't find a license 3 available in your commune, so you can move on.
• Quotas reached: the quotas for the urban establishment of 3rd and 4th category drinks outlets have been reached, and there is no possibility of creating a new outlet with your town hall.

Article L.3332-11: The legal framework for transfers

Article L.3332-11 of the French Public Health Code is the reference text governing license 3 transfers. It sets out the conditions to be met, including

• The minimum distance between the old and new facilities.
• The opinion of the mayor of the host municipality, who may oppose the transfer if he considers that there are already enough drinking establishments on his territory or that there is a risk of disturbance to public order.
• The opinion of the mayor of the commune of departure, who may oppose the transfer if he considers that the departure would be detrimental to his commune.
• Compliance of the new facility with prefectoral decrees in force in the département concerned.

The challenges of transferring License 3: a journey fraught with pitfalls

Transferring a license 3 can be complex and time-consuming. Here are some of the challenges you may face:

• The complexity of the legislation: the regulations governing liquor licenses are dense and constantly changing. It's easy to get lost and make mistakes that could jeopardize your project.
• Tedious administrative procedures: The transfer file must be complete and rigorous, otherwise your application will be rejected. It includes numerous documents, and any oversight could result in the failure of your license 3 transfer.
• Variable processing times: Processing times for transfer applications can vary considerably from one department to another, which can disrupt your opening schedule.
• Risks of refusal: The mayor of the host town or the prefect may oppose the transfer on various grounds, such as saturation of the local market or non-compliance of your establishment.

Cabinet Licence 4: Your trusted partner for a successful transfer

Faced with these obstacles, it makes sense to call on an expert in the field. Cabinet Licence 4 puts its know-how and experience at your service to support you through every stage of your license 3 transfer.

Our services include :

• Project audit: We assess the feasibility of your transfer and advise you on the best options to consider.
• Putting together your dossier: We'll gather all the necessary documents and draw up a solid, convincing dossier.
• Representation in dealings with the authorities: We defend your project in dealings with town halls and prefectures, and monitor your file until you obtain your new license.

Don't leave your project to chance, entrust it to an expert!

License 3 transfer is a crucial step for your business.

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