Who fills it in
The operator (entrepreneur) of a catering or entertainment establishment, a person or a company, in whose name the licence is issued. Business in Cyprus says the operator must hold the planning and building permits for the premises and have a manager approved by the Deputy Ministry (form F-KEN-05/1). A new operator taking over an existing establishment files the change of operator form F-KEN-05/4 instead.
What goes with it
- Property Owner's Solemn Declaration (a separate form) or an unexpired rental agreement, as the form's note I requires
- A copy of the title deed of the premises
- A copy of the operator's ID card or passport; a residence and employment permit for a non-EU operator
- The manager's details and approval (form F-KEN-05/1)
- The municipal health certificate for the food business and the planning permit
- For a company: memorandum and articles, certificate of registration, certificate of directors and secretary and of the registered office, issued no more than 60 days before (otherwise the Solemn Statement of the secretary or a director with a Registrar printout)
Field by field
The establishment
| On the form | What to write | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Establishment's reference number Establishment's Ref. No | Only if the establishment already has a Deputy Ministry number, for example a renewal or reclassification. Leave blank for a new one. | — |
| 1. Name of establishment | The name the public will see on the sign and menus. | EXAMPLE TAVERNA |
| 2. Address, telephone, email and website of the establishment 2. Address of Establishment, Tel, Email address, Website | The premises' own contact details, not the operator's home. | 5 Example Street, 8045 Paphos, 26 000000 |
| 3. Correspondence address | Where the Deputy Ministry sends letters and the licence. | PO Box 00000, 8000 Paphos |
Owner and operator
| On the form | What to write | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 4. Owner of the premises, with address and telephone 4. Name of owner of premises housing the establishment; (a) correspondence address; (b) telephone | The registered owner of the building, as on the title deed. If you own it, repeat your details. | ANDREAS EXAMPLE, 1 Example Road, Paphos |
| 5. Operator, with ID, passport or company number and home or registered address 5. Name of operator, Tel; (a) Identity card, passport or company registration number; (b) Home address (registered office for a company) | The person or company who will run the establishment and hold the licence. | EXAMPLE CATERING LTD, HE 000000 |
| 6. Court order restricting the use of the property 6. Has any court order been issued for the restriction of the free use of your property? YES/NO | Answer YES if a court has limited how the premises can be used, for example by an injunction; otherwise NO. | NO |
| 7. Category and class applied for | The category (for example restaurant, café, bar) and the class A, B or C you expect. The final class is set within three months of opening, after an inspection. | Restaurant, class B |
Applicant's solemn statement
| On the form | What to write | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Date and operator's signature, company seal Date, Signature of operator (the seal is essential in case of a company) | The operator signs and dates; a company adds its seal. By signing, you also consent to the Deputy Ministry processing your personal data for the licence. | — |
Common mistakes
- Filing too late: the application is due at least one month before the establishment opens.
- Sending company certificates older than 60 days without the Solemn Statement of the secretary or a director.
- Forgetting the Property Owner's Solemn Declaration or a valid rental agreement, which note I of the form requires.
- Opening without an approved manager: the manager is approved separately with form F-KEN-05/1.
- Treating this licence as the only one: the municipal premises licence and health certificate are separate.
Questions
How much is a catering establishment licence in Cyprus?
Business in Cyprus lists €170.86 for class A, €85.43 for class B and €51.26 for class C, for the issue or renewal of the licence, payable after approval.
How long does the Deputy Ministry of Tourism take?
It informs you within three months of a complete application. The final class is set within three months of opening, after an inspection.
How long is the licence valid?
Up to one year from issue; it expires on 31 December every year and is renewed.
Can a non-EU citizen get a restaurant licence in Cyprus?
Business in Cyprus lists a residence and employment permit among the documents for a non-EU operator, so the operator needs the right to live and work in Cyprus first.
Sources
- Business in Cyprus (Point of Single Contact): catering and entertainment establishments, checked 24 October 2026
- Deputy Ministry of Tourism: form F-KEN-02/1-10 (PDF, December 2018), checked 24 October 2026
Figures checked 24 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.