A classification certificate is the document through which an accommodation unit is officially assigned to a tourism category, such as apartment, guesthouse, hotel, villa or holiday home.

Any owner or administrator who offers paid accommodation to tourists generally needs a classification certificate before operating legally.

For paid tourist accommodation activities, a classification certificate is generally required, including for properties promoted on online platforms.

Usually, property documents, company or operator documents, floor plans, photos, declarations and other documents specific to the type of accommodation are required.

We can review your situation and tell you exactly what is missing, what can be obtained quickly and what steps are needed to complete the file.

The timeline depends on how complete the file is, the type of unit and authority processing. In general, properly prepared documents significantly shorten the waiting time.

Depending on the type of unit and applicable requirements, inspections or additional requests may be needed to confirm the classification conditions.

Yes, apartments offered for tourist rental can be classified if they meet the necessary requirements and the documentation is properly prepared.

Several types of accommodation units can be classified, such as apartments, rooms for rent, villas, cabins, guesthouses, hotels or holiday homes. The exact category depends on the property type and applicable criteria.

No. An urban apartment, a villa or a cabin may have different rules and classifications, even if all are promoted on platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.

For apartments and rooms for rent, classification can reach a maximum of 3 stars, depending on facilities, conditions and prepared documentation.

Yes. Individuals can classify a maximum of 7 rooms. If the activity exceeds this limit, operation must be analyzed from the perspective of a company.

For more than 7 rooms, the operating model changes and an appropriate legal structure is required. This difference influences the file, taxes and administration method.

Yes. Classification must be correlated with the fiscal situation of the activity, including declared income, due contributions and any applicable local taxes.

Depending on the operating form and locality, obligations may arise such as income declaration, health contributions, local taxes, intra-community VAT or non-residential building tax.

Not always. Tourist rental has different particularities from long-term residential rental, which is why an analysis applied to your situation is important.

It means the property, facilities, services and listing information must be consistent with the type and category recorded in the classification certificate.

Because the listing must reflect the reality of the property. Facilities, rules, cleanliness and delivered services must align with the classification category.

European rules are moving toward stricter registration and data-sharing systems for short-term rentals. In practice, platforms may request the registration number before listing.

In areas where a registration system applies, authorities may request the removal or blocking of listings without a valid number or with serious documentation issues.

The direction is toward clearer checks before listings are published. The certificate and registration number are becoming increasingly important for operating on online platforms.

Operating without the necessary documents can lead to penalties, blocks on platform promotion and issues during inspections.

Yes. We can help you check the documents, prepare the file and guide the necessary steps until the classification certificate is obtained.