In itinerant activity, the trader moves along a route (predetermined or otherwise), each time taking up an outlet for a short stop time. The stop time is limited to the duration of the direct transaction(s), after which the route is immediately continued. This form of itinerant activity requires authorisation from the municipality.
Target Group
- Onderneming
- Organisatie
Conditions
Conditions
To obtain an authorisation to carry out itinerant activity, you must meet the conditions below.
You have an authorisation to pursue itinerant activity as an employer (the so-called itinerant licence). This authorisation is issued by a recognised enterprise office and is valid throughout Belgium for the duration of the activity.
You have civil liability and fire risk insurance and, if applicable, an inspection certificate for your gas and/or electricity installation.
You have, if you want to sell food, a registration, recognition or authorisation from the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) .
You have, if you want to serve fermented and/or spirits, a liquor licence for a travelling drink establishment. You can apply for this licence at the municipality where you are domiciled.
If you want to sell fermented and/or spirits (no consumption on the premises), you need a merchant's licence for ethyl alcohol and alcoholic beverages. You apply for this licence at the Regional Directorate of Customs and Excise.
The period of validity is stated on the authorisation.
Procedure
Procedure
You submit your application using the application form and attach the following documents:
a copy of your authorisation as an employer
a copy of your e-ID
a copy of the civil liability insurance policy (proof of valid cover)
a copy of the fire insurance policy (proof of valid cover)
a copy of the electricity installation inspection certificate (if applicable)
a copy of the gas installation inspection certificate (if applicable)
a copy of the FASFC registration, approval or admission (if applicable)
a liquor licence for travelling sales outlet (if applicable)
a trader's licence for ethyl alcohol and alcoholic beverages (if applicable)
if the private property is owned by a third party: the written agreement of the owner(s), operator(s) or tenant(s) of the private property.
You may submit your application, addressed to the municipality for the attention of the College of Mayor and Aldermen:
by letter against receipt
by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt
by e-mail (durable medium against receipt).
The College of Mayor and Aldermen decides on the granting of admission.
Amount
Cost
The application is free of charge. The cost of the activity is determined by the municipal tax or fee regulations.
Legislation
Law of 25 June 1993 on the exercise and organisation of itinerant and fairground activities
Royal Decree of 24 September 2006 on the exercise and organisation of itinerant activities
Decree of 24 February 2017 amending Articles 8 and 10 of the Act of 25 June 1993 on the exercise and organisation of itinerant and fairground activities
Decree of the Flemish Government of 21 April 2017 amending various provisions of the Royal Decree of 24 September 2006 on the exercise and organisation of itinerant activities
Municipal regulations and/or police ordinance