If you intend to run a leisure facility with night's lodging (for example a hotel, bed and breakfast, or campsite) in the Netherlands, you must notify your local municipality within 3 days.
You need to notify if you:
- start a leisure facility
- acquire a leisure facility
- discontinue the operation of a leisure facility
- relocate your leisure facility
Not all municipalities require notification within 3 days. Make sure to check with your local municipality in time.
Permits
Before you notify your municipality you must ensure you hold the following permits:
- an alcohol licence under the Licencing and Catering Act if you serve alcoholic beverages
- a camping permit in case you operate a campsite
You also have to maintain a visitor register and pay tourist tax.
Registration numbers
Do you rent out a home to tourists? If the municipality where the rental location is located requires registration, you should have the registration number stated in adverts on online rental platforms. Platforms and booking websites are obliged to supply information on local regulations to lessors of holiday homes.