We open the Okvedy hookah bar. What do you need to open a hookah bar? Arrangement of the hookah bar premises

Opening your own hookah bar is often not considered by many novice entrepreneurs as a good business idea, as they fear the illegality of such activities. At the same time, this type of business does not require too much investment and can quickly reach full self-sufficiency and bring in good profits. Find out how to open a hookah bar in Russia in 2017-2018 and what laws govern the activities of such establishments.

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How to open a hookah bar and what is good about this business

In general, it is quite easy to start a hookah business - now in Russia this type of recreation and entertainment is becoming increasingly popular among people of all ages, but it is young people who are truly interested in hookahs. Accordingly, as a business, a hookah bar can be more than profitable - after all, demand creates supply. At the same time, you can open your own hookah bar with relatively low costs. In general, the advantages of a hookah bar can be characterized as follows:

• A popular and in-demand type of recreation;
• Low costs for opening a premises;
• The possibility of organizing related entertainment or vice versa - using a hookah bar as an additional business in addition to the main one;
• High profitability;
• Fast payback.

However, like every business, a hookah bar can have a number of disadvantages. These include:

• The uncertain legal status of hookahs and hookah bars, as well as their possible ban on the territory of the Russian Federation in 2017-2018 in connection with the consideration of new bills;
• High demands on staff professionalism;
• The need to provide an attractive design of the room;
• Limited demand in small towns.

Important fact

As of October 2017, the activities of hookah bars are completely legal. However, there are a large number of nuances that you should know before starting to open such a business.

The general procedure for opening a hookah bar may generally look like this:

1. Choosing a hookah bar format.
2. Assessment of target audience and geographic location.
3. Writing a hookah bar business plan.
4. State registration of hookah bar.
5. Calculation and search of starting capital.
6. Search and arrangement of premises.
7. Purchase of equipment.
8. Recruitment and training of personnel.
9. Marketing and advertising of a hookah bar.

In general, it should be remembered that the above plan is not mandatory to follow, but only demonstrates an approximate procedure. If necessary, these actions can be carried out in a different order - for example, the search for start-up capital can begin before state registration, as well as drawing up a business plan, and personnel training can include exclusively the work of the entrepreneur himself and also does not require additional effort and actions during the immediate opening of the establishment.

Choosing a hookah bar operating format

One of the main obstacles that a hookah business may face is the current anti-tobacco law - Federal Law No. 15 of February 23, 2013. This law, in particular, limits the consumption of tobacco and tobacco-containing products in public catering establishments.

At the same time, the provisions of this law do not distinguish between different tobacco-containing products, equating cigarettes to cigars, hookahs, and even chewing or snuff. It is in connection with the effect of this law that many entrepreneurs prefer not to consider the hookah business, fearing that it will be considered illegal.

Of course, many hookah bars today operate in an illegal or semi-legal legal field. Such establishments are usually closed after the first violation, or continue to operate due to component activities and bribes, which ultimately only increases the degree of possible liability of the creators and owners of such establishments, as well as their staff. However, this article will only consider methods and formats of activity that provide for the absolutely legal opening of a hookah bar in accordance with the law without possible claims from law enforcement or supervisory authorities and violations of current legislation.

First of all, in order to open a hookah bar according to the law in 2017-2018, you need to choose an activity format. The entire activity of the hookah bar, its legality, profitability, the required start-up capital, the required equipment and marketing will depend on the chosen format. So, the main formats for organizing a hookah bar can be the following options:

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   Hookah bar as part of a restaurant. In this case, in order to comply with anti-tobacco legislation, it is necessary that smoking takes place on the summer area or terrace. At the same time, it is not allowed for the hookah bar to be located in an adjacent room or in a closed extension. This method is suitable only for owners of operating cafes and restaurants in warm regions of Russia, or for those entrepreneurs for whom the presence of a hookah bar and the ability to provide hookahs to visitors is not the main way of earning money, but only additional income. However, now it is possible to create a year-round outdoor terrace through the use of directed infrared heaters.
2. Hookah bar at a cafe or restaurant, as a separate business entity. A very common way to organize a hookah bar in cafes or restaurants is in such a way that, from a legal point of view, its premises belong to another business entity that rents or is the owner of the adjacent premises to the cafe or restaurant itself. In this case, all payments with a hookah bar are carried out, most often, directly on its premises, and the owners of both establishments in no way violate the law, subject to certain nuances. One of them is the presence of one room between the restaurant premises and the actual hookah smoking area - just a small corridor or hallway will be enough. Another nuance is that drinks or food should not be sold in the hookah bar itself.
3. Tobacco-free hookahs or vapes. This method of organizing a hookah bar allows you to bypass the prohibitions proposed by anti-tobacco legislation. Today, there are a large number of mixtures and refills for hookahs that are completely tobacco-free. And, as a result, such hookahs, as well as electronic cigarettes and vapes, are not subject to the requirements of the anti-tobacco law 15-FZ, which was discussed earlier. However, it should be remembered that inspections may require the seizure of such substances for examination. In addition, the Ministry of Health plans to classify vapes with hookahs as tobacco products in 2018 - the corresponding bill has not yet been adopted, but its adoption is very likely. At the same time, a hookah bar of this format can be organized as a separate establishment serving drinks or dishes, or simply be part of an existing cafe or restaurant.
4. A full-fledged hookah bar without providing catering services. The most common way to organize individual hookah establishments is to use the modern “anti-cafe” format. Moreover, if this anti-cafe does not provide catering services, hookah smoking there may be permitted subject to compliance with current fire safety and sanitary-epidemiological standards. However, it is necessary to provide additional legal protection in order to prevent minors from smoking hookah and inform consumers about the possible harm of hookah and their consent. Often such hookah bars can be organized in the form of closed clubs and establishments, which can only be accessed by prior arrangement or by invitation.
5. Delivery of hookah to your home. This format of activity may be the most economical, since its organization will not require the acquisition and arrangement of premises. However, marketing and advertising costs will be higher in any case. In addition, you will also need professional staff and, possibly, transport for the delivery of hookahs and employees. This method of work is also characterized by a high risk of property damage from consumers, so a deposit will be required for each hookah. Also, hookah delivery can be practiced in almost any other format of doing business.
6. hookah bar Working under another franchise can involve almost any format of hookah bar activity, however, at the moment, the most common are franchises of individual hookah bars. At the same time, the advantages of such activity lie in a ready-made, well-functioning mechanism for legal regulation of the work of a hookah bar - when working under a franchise, there are guaranteed to be no problems with regulatory authorities. Also, the franchise provides for direct contacts with suppliers, ready-made requirements for hookah recipes, arrangement of the premises and professionalism of the staff, provides good advertising and, in some cases, provides ready-made advertising products. The disadvantages of a franchise are both increased costs at the initial stage of the business due to the payment of a lump sum fee, and ongoing costs in the form of royalties, as well as the need to follow strict internal rules established by the franchisor. The most famous hookah bar franchises in Russia are “MINT”, “THE OFFICE NARGILIA LOUNGE”, “Hookah place” and others.

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Regardless of the chosen format of the hookah bar, with the exception of delivery, you should remember that certain requirements must be met in terms of legislation on the arrangement of the premises. For example, it doesn’t matter whether the hookah is tobacco-free or not - in any case, it is necessary to ensure ventilation of the room, which must necessarily be vented above the ridge of the roof of the building, regardless of the location of the hookah bar itself in such a building.

Target audience of the hookah bar and geographical location

The main target audience of hookah establishments are people aged 18 to 35 years. Of course, one way or another, this hobby is also beginning to spread beyond this group - especially in regions with a predominantly Muslim population, where hookah smoking has been a tradition dating back centuries. But in general, most establishments, especially those opening as hookah bars, and not offering hookah as an additional service, are focused specifically on the above-mentioned age segment.

At the same time, although the main age group of visitors is quite clearly defined for any hookah bar, there is also a need to independently determine other characteristics of a potential visitor when organizing your own hookah bar. For example, the solvency of the main customers and the pricing policy of the enterprise. If minimum fixed costs are planned, reducing the cost of visiting a hookah bar to attract a large number of customers can be very effective.

However, if the fixed costs of renting premises, staff work are high, and the level of service is appropriate, on the contrary, targeting the category of VIP clients with high solvency may be more justified.

The geographical location of the hookah bar is extremely important - with the exception of home delivery of hookah. In other cases, the most effective location of the hookah bar is in the city center, where night and evening entertainment is most common. At the same time, you should also evaluate the level of competition in such an environment - opening a hookah bar near an already existing establishment of this format will not be profitable.

It should also be taken into account that a hookah bar, as a separate establishment, and not as an additional option for services in a cafe or restaurant, can only be effective if it is opened in cities with a population exceeding 100 thousand people - these are the requirements put forward by almost all successful hookah bar franchises .

Important fact

When choosing a location for a hookah bar, you can inquire about the possibility of forming partnerships with nearby establishments, primarily nightclubs and restaurants. Often, such cooperation can have high mutual benefits, which can be obtained at the initial stage before opening a business.

Business plan for a hookah bar

Similar to any other type of entrepreneurial activity, opening your own hookah bar necessarily requires drawing up a business plan. This document will carry out all the necessary calculations, outline step-by-step methods for opening and developing a business, provide justification for the required start-up capital, and calculate approximate indicators of the profitability and payback of the enterprise and the feasibility of opening it.

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This information is important, first of all, not for third parties, but for the entrepreneur himself.

Most hookah bar franchises provide their own business plans or help with the preparation of the relevant document on an individual basis. Considering the cost of purchasing ready-made business plans with calculations, cooperation with a franchisor in such a situation can be a very profitable solution, if it is impossible to draw up a business plan yourself.

• In general, a business plan should have the following paragraphs in its structure:
• Analysis of the market and the situation on it;
• General description of the proposed services of the enterprise;
• Start-up capital and initial opportunities;
• Marketing plan;
• Organizational plan;
• Financial plan and corresponding cost and profit calculations;
• SWOT analysis of the enterprise;

Possible risks and ways to neutralize them.

Important fact

Particular attention in business planning for a hookah bar should be paid to the chosen format of activity and ensuring the legality of the enterprise, since it is the legal side of the hookah business that is the most “problematic” point.

How to register a hookah bar

State registration is a mandatory stage for any business entity - hookah bars are no exception if their creator wants to operate in the Russian legal framework and conduct his activities on a legal basis. First of all, when setting up a hookah bar, you need to choose the organizational and legal form of the business. For such activities, it is possible to choose either the format of doing business as an unincorporated legal entity, or as a limited liability company. Next, we will consider the main advantages and disadvantages of each of these organizational forms for a hookah bar:

• Individual entrepreneur. Such registration of a business, including a hookah bar, will require minimal initial costs. It is much easier for an individual entrepreneur to obtain loans for business development, since he bears full responsibility for his obligations. However, the individual entrepreneur format does not allow organizing the sale of alcohol in a hookah bar; its financial responsibility is an additional risk factor, and organizing a business with several founders in this format of activity will simply be impossible. However, for the delivery of hookahs or a small mini-hookah bar at home in the form of a closed club, this format of activity will be optimal, taking into account the minimum costs required to organize a business.
• Limited Liability Company. An LLC for a hookah bar will require more expenses than opening a business as an individual entrepreneur. This applies to both a larger state duty and an additional requirement for the presence of an authorized capital in an amount of no less than 10 thousand rubles. However, the LLC will be liable exclusively within the framework of its property (except for cases provided for by law), and will allow several founders to be involved in organizing the business on different or equal rights, depending on the Charter of the enterprise and their shares. In addition, the LLC also allows you to implement any hookah bar format, including the possibility of selling alcohol.

After determining the organizational and legal form, you will need to contact the Federal Tax Service to register a business entity with a package of documents, depending on the chosen registration method. Thus, such a package includes an application, a decision of the sole founder or minutes of the meeting of founders for an LLC, a receipt for payment of the state fee for registration, as well as identification documents of the individual entrepreneur or founders of the LLC.

It is best to determine a suitable taxation scheme at the registration stage, since changing the taxation regime may subsequently require waiting for up to a year.

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Finding OKVED codes for a hookah bar can be very difficult. The most suitable codes will be for catering establishments if the hookah bar does not use tobacco and provides drinks or food. If it is opened as a separate institution, you can use the OKVED code for the hookah bar 93.29.9, which provides for the provision of services in the field of entertainment and entertainment activities.

If the hookah bar plans to sell alcohol within the same establishment, you should also worry about obtaining a license for such sale. The cost of this license for 2017 was 65 thousand rubles. At the same time, there are additional restrictions under which it is impossible to obtain a license and which should be taken into account at the business planning stage. Thus, the distance from a hookah bar with alcohol to the nearest medical, educational and sports institutions must be at least 100 meters - and it is calculated based on the extreme points of the territory of the relevant institutions, and not directly on the buildings and objects on it. In addition, the area of ​​the hookah bar itself in such a situation must be at least 50 square meters.

After choosing a tax regime and registering an enterprise, you should also obtain all the necessary supporting documents. In particular, this could be an extract of statistical codes for an LLC or TIN for an individual entrepreneur. It is also recommended to order a seal and indicate in the LLC Charter the mandatory use of it, order a cash register and open a bank account. Despite the fact that these actions are not mandatory, the presence of a cash register, a current account and a seal will significantly simplify doing business and concluding contracts with potential partners and suppliers. In addition, when selling alcohol, having an account and a machine is mandatory.

Start-up capital for a hookah bar

Sources of start-up capital and its size for a hookah bar can be very diverse. However, in general, starting such a business from scratch and without money will be quite difficult. At a minimum, a certain amount of funds will be required for state registration of a business entity. The cost of opening a hookah bar will vary depending on the chosen format of business and depend primarily on it.

So, the cheapest option would be to have your hookah delivered to your home. In this case, the cost of starting a business can be less than 100 thousand rubles, especially provided that the role of the only employee and hookah man will be played by the entrepreneur himself. In this case, the above amount will be enough for both the initial purchase of hookahs and the purchase of direct mixtures and tobacco, and other consumables, state registration and advertising expenses.

• State registration as an LLC and related procedures – 20 thousand rubles;
• Renting a premises with an area of ​​60 square meters for 3 months – 100 thousand rubles;
• Arrangement of premises and repairs – 100 thousand rubles;
• Purchase of furniture and hookahs – 150 thousand rubles;
• Payment for staff work in the first month – 30 thousand rubles;
• Advertising expenses – 50 thousand rubles.

In total, when opening an establishment, you can initially spend 500 thousand rubles. Of course, this amount may vary depending on the specific locality and its conditions. Thus, the cost of labor for a professional hookah man, as well as the rental of premises in the capital, is much higher than in most other cities of Russia, however, the average bill in such establishments is also quite high.

Regarding the sources of start-up capital, in many cases it is personal savings and savings or loans from relatives and friends. It should be remembered that owning premises, as well as certain equipment, can significantly reduce the initial costs of organizing a business. In addition, a very good solution for reducing initial costs could be to look for premises of former cafes and lounge areas - in this case, repairing and equipping a hookah bar will cost much less.

Raising credit funds will be very difficult for an LLC - you can get a loan to open a hookah bar only if you have a business plan, an existing business, or provide certain property as collateral. For individual entrepreneurs, it is easier to get a loan, but collateral is also most likely required.

The easiest way, if your own start-up capital is insufficient, is to find an investor or partner for the business. With a competent business plan, such a partner could be a nightclub or an already operating restaurant, next to which it is planned to install a hookah bar.

Arrangement of the hookah bar premises

The arrangement of a hookah bar depends on a number of additional factors. At the same time, it is necessary to separate the requirements for hookah bars, which are put forward by the provisions of the current legislation and regulatory documents, and which are dictated by the characteristics of the relevant market. In the first case, it will be simply impossible to avoid their implementation, since otherwise the activity will be carried out in violation of the laws, and in the second situation, these will only be recommendations, violation of which can sometimes even be useful if potential clients like it.

Mandatory requirements for hookah bars include the presence of forced supply and exhaust ventilation, as required by SanPiN standards regarding the arrangement of premises in which smoking occurs.

Such ventilation, as mentioned above, must be vented outside the building, and such venting must be carried out above its ridge, regardless of where and on what floor the hookah bar itself is located. That is why the arrangement of such establishments in basements and on ground floors often leads to significant unexpected costs specifically for the organization of ventilation. A fire alarm is also required, given the use of coals and the increased fire hazard of the hookahs themselves.

From the point of view of marketing and consumer needs, when arranging a hookah bar, special attention should be paid to the interior design and, if possible, the exterior. In particular, one of the main requirements, which are practically mandatory, is the creation of a private atmosphere - each hookah smoking area must be separated from the rest. It is not necessary to have rigid partitions, but in general, the delimitation of zones should be mandatory.

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For a long time, the presence of an oriental interior was considered mandatory for hookah bars. However, the high-tech interior that THE OFFICE NARGILIA LOUNGE tried to use in their establishments created a real sensation among customers and demonstrated that the oriental style is by no means mandatory for hookah bars. However, in any case, the interior must be done professionally and taking into account the needs of the target audience for relaxation.

If the hookah bar does not serve drinks and food, visitors should also be given the opportunity to bring them with them or order them from third parties by delivery. In addition, an additional advantage can be the organization of all kinds of entertainment in addition to smoking a hookah - the opportunity to play consoles, watch TV, listen to live music. Based on these additional services, the requirements for the premises may also change.

For example, if you have a kitchen or bar, the requirements for a hookah bar will be almost the same as the requirements for cafes or restaurants - at least in terms of current government regulations.

Equipment and consumables for hookah bars

When opening your own hookah bar, you must ensure that you have certain equipment and consumables. Moreover, this does not only apply to the availability of hookahs themselves - in many cases they constitute a minimal part of the costs. So, in particular, the minimum set of required items and furniture for a hookah bar with five zones can be as follows:

Additional costs will depend on the chosen format of the enterprise’s activities. So, a very good way to diversify the leisure time of visitors would be to purchase consoles and, as a result, video games for them. It may also be a good idea to offer various board games and create a full-fledged anti-cafe based on the hookah bar.

Important fact

On average, the price of one high-quality hookah is about 5-8 thousand rubles. In this case, the greatest importance is not the appearance of the hookah and its country of origin, but the material and length of the shaft and pipes. It should be noted that more expensive models are not always of higher quality - it is best to use the help of professional hookah specialists when selecting equipment.

We should not forget about consumables - foil, coals and tobacco. It is best to order them directly from world-class manufacturers - most well-known brands have the opportunity to work directly or through dealers. In this way, both high quality products and their compliance with customer expectations and legal requirements will be guaranteed. In particular, the presence of certificates for tobacco or smoking mixtures will allow you to avoid questions from inspection authorities.

How to select staff for a hookah bar

The professionalism of its employees is of great importance in the operation of a hookah bar. After all, the entire reputation of the establishment will depend on how tasty and correct the hookah turns out. Therefore, special attention should be paid to personnel selection and training. On average, the salary of one hookah worker depends on many factors and often includes a salary plus a percentage of completed orders. This format of work involves rewarding the hookah man for service and attracting a large number of clients.

However, finding professional hookah pipes may not always be easy. In small cities there may not be specialists of the required level at all. However, this does not mean that they cannot be found - a good option may be to send employees to hookah courses, which are held in almost all regional centers of Russia.

After such courses, you can get a real professional at a relatively low cost. An alternative to such courses, if there is a large number of potential employees and a large scale of the enterprise, can be to attract a specialist from the capital or regional center to conduct a training course directly at the hookah bar.

Important fact

When selecting personnel, you should also focus on the personal qualities of a potential employee. The hookah man must be polite, non-confrontational, be able to simultaneously, if necessary, carry on a conversation with visitors, and vice versa - be absolutely unobtrusive in order to maintain a private atmosphere when performing his duties, if clients are not in the mood for a conversation with strangers. It should be noted that the hookah bar is one of the few types of business where the oriental appearance of the employees is more of a plus than a minus, as it allows for the proper flavor.

Hookah bar advertising and marketing

Special attention should be devoted to the issues of advertising and marketing policy of a hookah bar - after all, it is attracting visitors that will allow you to achieve success. This business, as mentioned above, is highly profitable, so it will especially depend heavily on a constant flow of customers. In general, marketing methods in the hookah business can be divided as follows:

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One of the main obstacles that a hookah business may face is the current anti-tobacco law - Federal Law No. 15 of February 23, 2013. This law, in particular, limits the consumption of tobacco and tobacco-containing products in public catering establishments.

At the same time, the provisions of this law do not distinguish between different tobacco-containing products, equating cigarettes to cigars, hookahs, and even chewing or snuff. It is in connection with the effect of this law that many entrepreneurs prefer not to consider the hookah business, fearing that it will be considered illegal.

Of course, many hookah bars today operate in an illegal or semi-legal legal field.

OKVED code for hookah bar

Also, hookah delivery can be practiced in almost any other format of doing business.

• Hookah bar franchise. Working under another franchise can involve almost any format of hookah bar activity, however, at the moment, the most common are franchises of individual hookah bars. At the same time, the advantages of such activity lie in a ready-made, well-functioning mechanism for legal regulation of the work of a hookah bar - when working under a franchise, there are guaranteed to be no problems with regulatory authorities.
  Also, the franchise provides for direct contacts with suppliers, ready-made requirements for hookah recipes, arrangement of the premises and professionalism of the staff, provides good advertising and, in some cases, provides ready-made advertising products.

OKVED codes for hookah bar 2018

Organizations in which the share of direct participation of other organizations exceeds 25 percent

The ban on the use of simplification does not apply to: - organizations whose authorized capital consists entirely of contributions from public organizations of disabled people, if the average number of disabled people among their employees is at least 50 percent, and their share in the wage fund is at least 25 percent; – non-profit organizations, including consumer cooperation organizations, as well as organizations whose sole founders are consumer societies and their unions. The application of the simplification is possible regardless of the number of such founders and the size of the share of participation of each of them in the authorized capital (letter of the Federal Tax Service of Russia dated November 23, 2012 No.
No. ED-4-3/19685); – state and municipal unitary enterprises (letters from the Ministry of Finance of Russia dated September 25, 2009

OKVED codes for hookah bar 2019

There are many subtleties of running this business.

• Decide on suppliers of tobacco products and components.
• Familiarize yourself with the requirements.
• Select and rent a room.
• Find furniture, make repairs (if necessary).
• Hire staff: hookah workers, bartenders, service personnel.
• Launch the project.

If a hookah bar is going to sell alcoholic beverages, then the business will have to be registered as an LLC.

Taxation of hookah bars

There are several types of taxation: simplified taxation system, PSN, OSNO, Unified Agricultural Tax and UTII (will be abolished from 2021). For a hookah bar, a simplified taxation system of 6% is more suitable.

The use of a simplified taxation system by entrepreneurs provides for their exemption from paying income and property taxes (with a few exceptions).

OKVED codes for hookah bar 2017

Subject to the remaining conditions provided for in Article 346.13 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, such organizations have the right to apply a simplified tax regime regardless of the composition of the founders, their number, as well as the size of their shares of the authorized capital (letter of the Ministry of Finance of Russia dated February 22, 2011 No. 03-11-06 /2/27 and the Federal Tax Service of Russia dated April 21, 2011 No. KE-4-3/6459) sub. 14 clause 3 art. 346.12 Organizations whose average number of employees during the tax (reporting) period exceeds 100 people, sub. 15 clause 3 art. 346.12 Organizations whose residual value of fixed assets exceeds 100,000,000 rubles.* When determining the value of fixed assets, it is necessary to take into account only those fixed assets that are subject to depreciation and are recognized as depreciable property according to the rules of Chapter 25 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, sub. 16 clause 3 art. 346.12 para. 2 p. 1 art.

Which OKVED code to choose for a hookah bar

Attention

State and budgetary institutions

The ban on the use of simplification does not apply to autonomous institutions. At the same time, autonomous institutions created by changing the type of state (municipal) institutions can switch to simplification on a general basis: from the beginning of the next calendar year after the transformation.

This is stated in letters of the Ministry of Finance of Russia dated October 7, 2011 No. 03-11-06/2/140, dated November 22, 2010 No. 03-11-06/2/178, dated October 20, 2009 No. 03- 11-06/2/216

subp. 17 clause 3 art. 346.12

Foreign organizations

The ban on the use of simplification does not apply to Russian organizations established by foreign citizens (letter of the Ministry of Finance of Russia dated May 4, 2009 No. 03-11-06/2/76)

subp. 18 clause 3 art. 346.12 Microfinance organizations sub. 20 clause 3 art.

OKVED codes for hookah bar

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These restrictions are prescribed in Federal Law No. 15.

Everyone chooses for themselves where to open a hookah smoking establishment. Any room has advantages and disadvantages. The main thing is that the area should be zoned for greater convenience of visitors.

Is it possible to open a hookah bar in a residential building?

There are no direct prohibitions on opening an establishment in a residential building.

It is important to take care of sound insulation and ventilation. This is done to eliminate complaints from residents of the building. Before opening a hookah bar in a house, you should make sure that the residents agree to do business.

Most inspections come from the filing of a complaint by the residents of the building.

Choosing a supplier of tobacco products

Every city has verified points of purchase of tobacco products.

Therefore, there should not be any difficulties in finding suppliers. At first, you can resort to the services of tobacco stores.

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All other taxes and duties are applicable in accordance with the current laws of the country.

More information about the simplified tax system can be found on the official website of the Federal Tax Service.

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Requirements for a hookah bar

The hookah bar must meet fire safety requirements and protect citizens from tobacco smoke.

In the first case, it will be simply impossible to avoid their implementation, since otherwise the activity will be carried out in violation of the laws, and in the second situation, these will only be recommendations, violation of which can sometimes even be useful if potential clients like it.

Mandatory requirements for hookah bars include the presence of forced supply and exhaust ventilation, as required by SanPiN standards regarding the arrangement of premises in which smoking occurs.

Such ventilation, as mentioned above, must be vented outside the building, and such venting must be carried out above its ridge, regardless of where and on what floor the hookah bar itself is located.

OKVED code for hookah bar 2019

Thus, the distance from a hookah bar with alcohol to the nearest medical, educational and sports institutions must be at least 100 meters - and it is calculated based on the extreme points of the territory of the relevant institutions, and not directly on the buildings and objects on it. In addition, the area of ​​the hookah bar itself in such a situation must be at least 50 square meters.

After choosing a tax regime and registering an enterprise, you should also obtain all the necessary supporting documents.

In particular, this could be an extract of statistical codes for an LLC or TIN for an individual entrepreneur. It is also recommended to order a seal and indicate in the LLC Charter the mandatory use of it, order a cash register and open a bank account.

OKVED code for hookah bar 2018

In this case, the cost of starting a business can be less than 100 thousand rubles, especially provided that the role of the only employee and hookah man will be played by the entrepreneur himself. In this case, the above amount will be enough for both the initial purchase of hookahs and the purchase of direct mixtures and tobacco, and other consumables, state registration and advertising expenses.

• State registration as an LLC and related procedures – 20 thousand rubles;
• Renting a premises with an area of ​​60 square meters for 3 months – 100 thousand rubles;
• Arrangement of premises and repairs – 100 thousand rubles;
• Purchase of furniture and hookahs – 150 thousand.

OKVED code for hookah bar 2017

There is a whole regulatory framework regulating the requirements for business: Federal Law No. 15, Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 390, Order of the Ministry of Health of Russia No. 786.

The main points stated in the laws:

• Availability of a fire warning system.
• Protecting the area from passive smoking by strangers.
• One fire extinguisher is required for each room.
• Limitation on business advertising. Any advertising of tobacco products is prohibited by law.
  You can get around the ban by creating a group on a social network.
• Availability of a ventilation system. Allows you to avoid problems with excessive smoke in the room.

Age restrictions must be taken into account.

How to open a hookah bar in Russia? The hookah business is in great demand among young and middle-aged people. Many people come to have a good time, enjoy the authentic atmosphere and smoke hookah. Therefore, a number of aspiring entrepreneurs are making every effort to start their own business. It's not that difficult to do. This article will discuss the main steps for opening such a popular establishment.

Most owners of hookah bars previously worked in this area as hookah workers. Therefore, beginning entrepreneurs should not have problems with experience. Knowing the internal structure is the first step to success. But that's half the trouble. There are a number of factors to consider:

• Register as an individual entrepreneur or legal entity.
• Select tax type.
• Study the legislation. There are many subtleties of running this business.
• Decide on suppliers of tobacco products and components.
• Familiarize yourself with the requirements.
• Select and rent a room.
• Find furniture, make repairs (if necessary).
• Hire staff: hookah workers, bartenders, service personnel.
• Launch the project.

The following codes are suitable for opening a hookah bar: OKVED OK 029-2014 (NACE rev. 2):

• 93.2 (main) - Activities in the field of recreation and entertainment. Includes: a wide range of organizations that operate facilities or provide leisure and entertainment services to their clients, depending on their wishes.
• 93.29.9 - Other entertainment and entertainment activities not included in other groups.
• 96 - Activities to provide other personal services.
• 96.09 - Provision of other personal services not included in other categories.

Taxation of hookah bars

There are several types of taxation: simplified taxation system, PSN, OSNO, Unified Agricultural Tax and UTII (will be abolished from 2021). For a hookah bar, a simplified taxation system of 6% is more suitable.

The use of a simplified taxation system by entrepreneurs provides for their exemption from paying income and property taxes (with several exceptions). All other taxes and duties are applicable in accordance with the current laws of the country.

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In 2016, this service helped me prepare all the necessary papers quickly and free of charge; all I had to do was fill out a simple form with prompts, print out the received documents and submit them to the tax office.

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The hookah bar must meet fire safety requirements and protect citizens from tobacco smoke. There is a whole regulatory framework regulating the requirements for business: Federal Law No. 15, Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 390, Order of the Ministry of Health of Russia No. 786.

The main points stated in the laws:

• Availability of a fire warning system.
• Protecting the area from passive smoking by strangers.
• One fire extinguisher is required for each room.
• Restrictions on business advertising. Any advertising of tobacco products is prohibited by law. You can get around the ban by creating a group on a social network.
• Availability of a ventilation system. Allows you to avoid problems with excessive smoke in the room.

Age restrictions must be taken into account. Visiting the establishment is prohibited for persons under the age of majority.

Legal assistance with paperwork:

Choosing a room for a hookah bar

Before opening a hookah bar in Moscow or a small town, you need to choose a suitable room. This can be any commercial property with an enclosed area or an open veranda. Some large hookah bars combine two types of premises.

Advantages of an indoor establishment:

• No extraneous sound.
• Weather conditions do not affect attendance.
• Passers-by do not inhale smoke.

Advantages of the veranda:

• Colorful landscapes.
• Lively atmosphere.
• No expenses for high-quality ventilation.
• A large platform that can be increased incrementally.

Note!

Hookah bars cannot be opened in medical institutions, hotels, hostels, gyms, or gas stations. These restrictions are prescribed in Federal Law No. 15.

Everyone chooses for themselves where to open a hookah smoking establishment. Any room has advantages and disadvantages. The main thing is that the area should be zoned for greater convenience of visitors.

Is it possible to open a hookah bar in a residential building?

There are no direct prohibitions on opening an establishment in a residential building. It is important to take care of sound insulation and ventilation. This is done to eliminate complaints from residents of the building. Before opening a hookah bar in a house, you should make sure that the residents agree to do business.

Most inspections come from the filing of a complaint by the residents of the building.

Every city has verified points of purchase of tobacco products. Therefore, there should not be any difficulties in finding suppliers. At first, you can resort to the services of tobacco stores. But the costs will be slightly higher, since cooperation will take place through intermediaries.

It is necessary to know reliable suppliers of tobacco products in order to purchase the product at a reasonable price. Connections and personal knowledge of the field can help with this.

Minimum set of equipment and furniture

Furniture and equipment are selected taking into account the size of the room. The best option is to purchase several sets of sofas and armchairs (up to 10), as well as tables. To store tobacco and equipment, you need a simple, spacious cabinet. To facilitate the work of staff, a bar counter is purchased.

But in addition to furniture, you need to buy the hookahs themselves. You will need at least 8 of them at the start of the project. Sometimes visitors order two or three hookahs for one table when they come in a large group. Even with 8 tables, the number of hookahs involved in the process can reach up to 15 pieces.

Profitability of hookah bar

Not every establishment pays for itself. Therefore, many close in the first months of work. Several important factors that positively affect profitability should be observed:

• Location.
• Atmosphere.
• Availability of promotions for students, special hours.
• Creation of a unique interior.
• Dissemination of information through regular customers.
• Creating a group on a social network.
• Goodwill.
• Approaching business with soul.

Costs play an important role. The cost of opening a small hookah bar is about a million rubles. The amount may increase due to the number of personnel, location, concept and equipment. Minimizing costs occurs through close interaction with trusted people and acquaintances.

If the establishment functions normally for six months, we can talk about a successful start to the business and a net profit.

How much does it cost to open a hookah bar from scratch?

Opening a small hookah bar will require a lot of work: from registration to purchasing equipment. The approximate cost will be 500,000 rubles. This includes:

• Purchase of equipment: from RUB 70,000.
• Staff remuneration: from RUB 50,000. per month.
• Purchase of coal and tobacco mixtures: from RUB 15,000. per month.
• Rent: the main expense item, depends on the location of the hookah bar and the size of the room.
• Repair: it all depends on the wishes of the owner.
• Registration.
• Public utilities.

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