Opening Licences in Barcelona
Engineering: Opening Licences in Barcelona:
If you are planning to start a business, you should be aware that in order to commence your activity, whether in offices, commercial premises, industrial units, hotels or other establishments, you will require an opening licence.
This procedure is required for any type of activity intended to operate in Barcelona, Catalonia and throughout Spain.
Depending on the type of activity, a different procedure may apply. The applicable process and classification are determined by the level of risk and the environmental impact of the activity.
In general, there are three main categories of opening licences, regulated by Law 20/2009 on the Prevention and Environmental Control of Activities and Law 16/2015 on the Simplification of Administrative Activity of the Generalitat of Catalonia and Local Governments and on the Promotion of Economic Activity:
- Responsible Declaration
- Prior Notification
- Activity Licence or Environmental Licence
Responsible Declaration for Low-Impact Activities
This is the simplest procedure and replaces the opening licence for starting a business.
Through the Responsible Declaration, the business owner declares that the premises comply with all the requirements necessary to carry out a specific activity, in accordance with current regulations, and that they hold a certificate issued by a qualified professional.
By submitting this Responsible Declaration to the relevant local authority, the business owner may commence the activity immediately once the documentation has been filed and the fees have been paid.
This procedure is intended for low-risk commercial activities with minimal environmental impact and for small establishments of less than 120 m².
Prior Notification for Activity Opening Licences
For the Prior Notification procedure, the qualified professional must prepare a technical project and a certificate to be submitted to the local authority.
Once the documentation has been submitted to the relevant local authority, the business owner may commence the activity.
This procedure applies to activities with low environmental impact and premises with a floor area exceeding 120 m².
Activity Opening Licence or Environmental Licence
A qualified professional must prepare a technical project and submit it to the local authority or the Environmental Control Body (EAC) in Barcelona. This project must then be reviewed and approved.
Once the project has been reviewed and approved, the premises are adapted to the requirements of the activity and to the specifications set out in the approved technical project.
Once the premises have been adapted and the works completed, an inspection must be carried out by the local authority or the Environmental Control Body. The final technical project, together with the inspection certificate, is then submitted to the local authority, after which the economic activity may commence.
Ingeniería en Barcelona is an engineering consultancy based in Barcelona specialising in all types of engineering projects, particularly opening licence projects for commercial premises, industrial units, offices, hotels, hostels, guesthouses, escape rooms, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, bakeries, pastry shops, production facilities, beauty salons and hairdressers, etc., for companies, private individuals and public authorities.
We work on a daily basis with local councils and Environmental Control Bodies (EACs).
We handle all the procedures required to obtain your opening licence.
We provide a complete service from the outset, assessing the technical feasibility of each establishment, premises, industrial facility, office, hotel, etc., applying for the Urban Planning Compatibility Certificate, overseeing the execution of all works, managing site supervision, and completing the final administrative procedures required to obtain the definitive opening licence.
We have extensive experience in obtaining and processing opening licences in Barcelona and throughout Spain for all types of activities, including bars and restaurants, clinics, schools and training centres, escape rooms, childcare facilities, retail businesses, specialist food establishments such as bakeries with tasting areas, supermarkets, gyms, car parks, hotels, hostels, guesthouses, industrial activities and industrial units.
The best services at the best price – we guarantee your opening licence.
Ingeniería en Barcelona is an experienced, efficient and cost-effective company that handles all procedures and administrative formalities required to obtain opening licences from municipal authorities, local councils and official bodies.
Take advantage of our technical expertise and competitive prices.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will provide you with a no-obligation assessment and quotation to help deliver your project efficiently and cost-effectively.
We guarantee that you will be able to open your business.
Without any administrative difficulties, thanks to our team of engineers and technicians with extensive experience in the processing of opening licences.
We offer the following services to help you obtain your opening licence quickly, simply and without complications:
Initial site visit to the premises or industrial facility and technical advice to assess its feasibility and avoid problems during the opening process.
Urban planning compatibility assessment for your activity at the chosen premises.
Preliminary procedures for minor or major building permits.
Technical supervision, execution control and coordination of adaptation works for commercial premises, offices or industrial facilities.
Preparation and drafting of the technical documentation or technical project required for the opening licence of your premises, including all procedures and formalities necessary before the relevant local authority to obtain the activity licence, together with any technical advice you may require.
Installation projects, as well as their legalisation, including technical supervision, execution control and consultancy services.
Management, processing and assistance during inspection and control visits, whether carried out by the local authority or by Environmental Control Bodies (EACs), which act as collaborating entities of the administration.
Everything you need to ensure that your activity, works or installation can be fully legalised.
We provide opening licences for:
1. Bars and restaurants
2. Hotels, hostels and tourist accommodation
3. Commercial premises
4. Supermarkets.
5. Hotels, hostels and guesthouses.
6. Holiday apartments.
7. Schools and training centres.
8. Car parks and storage units.
9. Medical centres.
10. Sports and leisure centres.
11. Workshops.
12. Industrias de producción y almacenamiento.
And many more.
In addition to activity licence projects, we also undertake all types of engineering projects, including:
- Building projects.
- Applications for building permits.
- Fire safety projects.
- Electrical installation projects.
- Gas installations.
- Energy certificates.
- Reports, appraisals and valuations.
External references: Barcelona City Council
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