Business activity licence in Málaga
We handle the business activity licence (<em>licencia de actividad</em>) for bars, restaurants, shops, offices, clinics and workshops in Málaga & the Costa del Sol. Technical project, activity memo and full follow-up until you can open.
Paperwork we prepare
Technical project & drawings
Layout, electrics, fire safety, ventilation and accessibility.
Activity memo
Description, capacity, opening hours and corrective measures.
Acoustic impact study
When required (music venues, hospitality, industry).
Emergency & evacuation plan
Routes, signage and fire protection.
Service certificates
Electrical, gas, HVAC and safety compliance.
Filing & fees
Municipal annexes and payment of fees.
Activities we handle regularly
- Hospitality: bars, cafés, restaurants, pizzerias
- Accommodation: hotels and hostels
- Retail and services: shops, hair & beauty, offices
- Health and wellness: clinics, physio, gyms, pharmacies
- Industrial and warehousing: workshops, logistics, food
- Any other activity requiring municipal licensing or "declaración responsable"
Our process
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01
Site visit
We check accessibility, ventilation, planning compatibility and general conditions.
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02
Procedure choice
"Declaración responsable", prior communication or full licence, according to activity and town hall.
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03
Technical drafting
Project and memo signed by a chartered technician.
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04
Filing & fees
Formal filing at the town hall and payment of fees.
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05
Fit-out & inspection
If fit-out is required, we coordinate it and prepare the municipal visit.
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06
Opening
You get the paperwork pack and can open the business.
At a glance
| Typical duration | 2–4 months depending on activity and town hall |
|---|---|
| Documentation | Technical project, activity memo, drawings, certificates and annexes |
| Scope | Preliminary study, drafting, filing, fees and full follow-up |
Frequently asked questions
Can I open my business before the licence is granted?
Only if the town hall allows starting with a "declaración responsable" or prior communication, and always with the paperwork correctly filed.
Does the licence transfer with a change of owner?
The licence is tied to the activity and the unit, not the owner. A change of holder is processed at the town hall.
What if the unit needs works to be compliant?
We run the works licence in parallel. Both files can start together to save time.
What if the unit does not meet a requirement?
We propose the corrective measures needed (extraction, sound insulation, accessibility) with pricing so you can decide.
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