The Bibob Act in Hospitality: Prevent Your Permit from Being Refused

The Bibob Act (Public Administration Probity Screening Act) was created to prevent the government from unwittingly facilitating criminal activities. For you as a hospitality entrepreneur, this means total transparency.

What does the municipality investigate?

A Bibob investigation looks at the financing of your business and the background of the people involved. The core question is: "Where does the money come from?"

Common Mistakes

A refusal is often not due to criminal intent, but due to incomplete administration. Common mistakes include:

• Not having written loan agreements for loans from friends or family.
• Cash deposits where the origin cannot be proven.
• Unexplained differences between your tax return and your assets.