To start a coffee business in San Marino, secure an “attività di somministrazione alimenti e bevande” license from the Ufficio Attività Economiche, after choosing a legal form (impresa individuale or S.r.l.) and reserving your name in the Registro delle Imprese. File a business plan, lease for a food-service–zoned premise, scaled floor plan, HACCP manual and self‑control procedures, proof of food‑handler training for staff, and fire‑safety clearance from the Vigili del Fuoco. Obtain sanitary authorization from the ISS – Igiene Alimenti e Nutrizione, including water report and equipment list (CE‑certified espresso machine, ventilation, grease management). Register with the Ufficio Tributario for a fiscal receipt device and e‑invoicing code; open a corporate bank account and enable POS. Contract utilities with AASS and schedule waste segregation; arrange spent‑grounds and used‑oil disposal via authorized carriers. For outdoor seating or signage in historic centers, request Giunta di Castello permits and follow heritage guidelines. If non‑resident, obtain self‑employment authorization and residence before trading. Hire with compliant contracts, enroll employees with ISS and FONDISS, and display allergen information per EU‑aligned rules. Choose high‑footfall locations (Centro Storico, Borgo Maggiore funicular, Serravalle retail), add retail beans and pastries, and target COGS under 30% to sustain margins and labor costs.
