To open a coffee shop in Paris, confirm you don’t need an alcohol license if serving only coffee and soft drinks; otherwise obtain a Licence Restaurant (alcohol only with meals) or Licence III/IV plus the mandatory Permis d’exploitation (20‑hour training). Register the company (micro, SASU, SARL…) with the RCS to receive a Kbis and SIRET, then file the 15‑day prior opening declaration (Cerfa 11542*05) at the mairie. Complete HACCP food‑safety training (14 hours) and make the sanitary declaration to the DDPP if you handle animal‑origin foods. Ensure ERP compliance: accessibility (PMR), fire safety, ventilation, restrooms, and keep a Registre de sécurité for inspections by Préfecture de Police. For a terrace, request an AOT via Ville de Paris (Terrasses et Étalages) and respect authorized hours and surface. Display prices visibly, list allergens, and label origin of meats; secure a SACEM license if you play music. Before hiring, submit the DPAE to URSSAF and post mandatory labor notices. If roasting or using high‑power equipment, verify zoning, extraction, and noise rules to avoid nuisance fines. Decision tip: serve no alcohol to skip licensing; serve wine/beer only with meals under Licence Restaurant; late‑night or spirits service requires Licence IV and reinforced compliance in Paris.
