Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service

The Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service is key to legalizing and developing this business model in Vietnam. This is especially true with significant updates to legislation. Long Phan Consulting Company provides comprehensive advisory and support solutions. We ensure your business operations comply fully with regulations, are safe, and effective. We help you seize opportunities and overcome legal challenges.

Introduction to Short-Term Accommodation Services and Development Potential in Vietnam

Short-term accommodation service is a business providing temporary lodging for customers. Stays do not exceed 30 days. Examples include hotels, serviced apartments, homestays, and similar models.

Collected data shows the short-term accommodation market in Vietnam has stable growth. The number of accommodation establishments increases by 15% annually. This indicates the Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service supports a fertile sector for investors aiming to expand their tourism market presence.

Conditions for Operating Short-Term Accommodation Services

Based on Article 49 of the Law on Tourism 2017, basic conditions for tourism accommodation services include three main requirements:

• Individuals or organizations must complete business registration procedures (Article 26, Law on Enterprises 2020).
• Compliance with conditions on security, order, fire prevention and fighting, environmental protection, and food safety as stipulated by law. Specifically, per points d, e, Clause 8, Article 3 of the Law on Housing 2023, businesses operating in apartment buildings must note prohibitions on activities causing disorder, safety hazards, fire risks, or environmental pollution.
• Accommodation establishments must meet minimum conditions for technical infrastructure and services for tourists (Article 11, Decision 26/2025/QD-UBND).

Thus, organizations and individuals wishing to operate short-term accommodation services must ensure full compliance with these conditions under the Law on Tourism 2017.

Penalties for Operating Short-Term Accommodation Services Without a License

According to Clause 7, Article 10 of Decree 45/2019/ND-CP dated May 21, 2019, fines for this violation range from VND 20,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 for individuals.

For organizations, fines are double, ranging from VND 40,000,000 to VND 60,000,000. Besides monetary fines, authorities may apply remedial measures. These include business suspension for 1 to 3 months. They also include forfeiture of illegal profits obtained from unlicensed operations, per Clause 9, Article 10 of Decree 45/2019/ND-CP (amended by point b, Clause 2, Article 1 of Decree 129/2021/ND-CP dated December 30, 2021).

Therefore, penalties for unlicensed short-term accommodation businesses are VND 20,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 for individuals. For organizations, penalties are VND 40,000,000 to VND 60,000,000.

Full-Package Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service at Long Phan Consulting Company

Long Phan Consulting Company provides a full-package Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service. This includes initial consultation through to post-licensing support. We tailor service content to individual client needs, clearly specified in the service contract.

Scope and Content of Service

The Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service at Long Phan Consulting Company covers essential aspects for establishing and operating an accommodation facility:

• Assistance in accurately identifying the business code for short-term accommodation.
• Support in preparing all required conditions.
• Consultation: conditions, dossiers, implementation processes, risk issues, related business activities. Consultation extends from information intake through task completion and includes after-sales policies.
• Document Drafting Support: all required application forms, explanatory documents, petitions to authorities when necessary, complaint letters if client rights are infringed during procedures.
• Guidance for clients on procedures for obtaining business registration licenses, certificates of eligibility for security and order, and fire prevention and fighting approval certificates.
• Authorized Representation: direct liaison with competent licensing authorities, submission and receipt of related documents, participation in working sessions.

These are among the items Long Phan Consulting Company provides when you use our Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service.

Service Provision Process

The Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service process at Long Phan Consulting Company is scientific and effective:

• Step 1: Preliminary Consultation. We determine the client’s specific needs and current status. Legal experts analyze legal requirements applicable to the client’s accommodation facility, based on type, scale, and business location.
• Step 2: Fee Quotation and Service Contract. After receiving client information, we draft a plan and service fee schedule. Upon client agreement and contract signing, Long Phan Consulting Company conducts an on-site survey. This survey assesses compliance with legal business conditions. Based on survey results, we provide improvement recommendations if necessary. We assist clients in making adjustments to meet all legal requirements.
• Step 3: Dossier Drafting and Preparation. We prepare business registration dossiers. We draft necessary documents such as application forms, company charters, or household business declarations.
• Step 4: Dossier Submission and Progress Monitoring. After completing the dossier, we represent the client under authorization. We submit the dossier to the business registration office. We monitor processing until the Certificate of Business Registration or Household Business Registration is received.
• Step 5: Receiving the Short-Term Accommodation Business License. Upon receiving the license, we thoroughly check the information before handing it to the client. Clients will receive the Business Registration Certificate and Certificates of Eligibility for Security and Order, and Fire Safety, to begin operations.

Why Choose Our Service?

Long Phan Consulting Company proudly offers the Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service to best meet client needs. Reasons to choose our service:

• Experienced Legal Team: Long Phan Consulting Company has lawyers and consultants with many years of experience in business law and accommodation licensing.
• Rapid Processing Time: Based on information you provide, we design an implementation roadmap. This ensures business registration completion time is over 50% faster than standard processing.
• All-Inclusive Service, Transparent Pricing: Clients receive a detailed quote upfront. No hidden costs arise during implementation. Service costs are competitive, with various packages to meet all needs and budgets.
• Comprehensive Post-Licensing Legal Support: We support clients not only during licensing but throughout their business operations with legal consultation and issue resolution.
• Professional Work Process: A dedicated consultant is assigned to each client, overseeing the dossier from start to finish. We provide regular progress updates via email, phone, or text.
• Deep Understanding of the Accommodation Market: With experience advising various accommodation types like hotels, serviced apartments, and homestays, we understand the specifics of each model and provide suitable solutions.
• Information Confidentiality Commitment: All client information is kept strictly confidential according to company policy and legal regulations. Service contracts include clear confidentiality clauses.
• Diverse Customer Support Channels: Clients can contact us via hotline, email, website, fan page, or in person at our office. Response time to requests is no more than 2 working hours.

After-Sales Policy and Customer Care

Long Phan Consulting Company’s after-sales and customer care policy is built on a commitment to long-term client partnership:

1. Tax Declaration and Payment

Long Phan Consulting Company provides support services for tax declaration and payment for client accommodation facilities. This includes business license tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), and Personal Income Tax (PIT) or Corporate Income Tax (CIT). We guide clients through tax declaration procedures or provide full accounting services if needed.

2. Temporary Residence Declaration for Guests

Additionally, Long Phan Consulting Company assists clients in declaring temporary residence for guests via the police’s online system. This includes:

• Consultation on procedures for registering an online temporary residence declaration account.
• Guidance on installing and using temporary residence declaration software.
• Providing compliant guest information collection templates.
• Advising on handling special situations (international guests, guests with incomplete documents).
• Updating on changes to temporary residence declaration regulations.

3. Maintaining Registered Security, Order, and Fire Safety Conditions

We assist clients in maintaining registered security, order, and fire safety conditions, such as:

• Guidance on installing suitable surveillance camera systems.
• Consultation on access control procedures for the accommodation facility.
• Support in developing procedures for handling emergencies and security breaches.
• Advice on establishing secure customer information storage systems.
• Assistance in developing firefighting and rescue plans.
• Consultation on purchasing mandatory fire and explosion insurance.

After obtaining the Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service and its resulting licenses, clients must implement measures to maintain these conditions to avoid license revocation.

4. Compliance with Tourism Law Regulations

For facilities registered as tourist accommodations, Long Phan Consulting Company provides consultation on compliance with the Law on Tourism 2017 and guiding documents. We help clients maintain lawful business operations and enhance service quality.

5. Periodic Reporting (if required)

We support clients in preparing and submitting periodic reports as required by state management agencies.

Contact Information for Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service

For detailed consultation on the Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service, please contact Long Phan Consulting Company:

• Head Office Address: TM7 Commercial Lot, Lavita Garden Apartment, 17 Street No. 3, Truong Tho Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
• Working Hours: Monday to Saturday – 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Online Consultation Hotline: 1900.63.63.89
• Email: info@longphanpmt.com
• Zalo: 0906.735.386 – Long Phan
• Facebook: Long Phan Investment Consulting and Legal Services LLC

With our experienced legal team, we will support clients in overcoming all legal challenges and quickly bringing their accommodation facilities into legal operation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service

We provide some common questions regarding the Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service:

What documents are typically required when applying for this license?

Necessary documents usually include a business registration application, personal identification of the business owner, documents proving the legality of the business location, and materials demonstrating compliance with security, fire safety, and environmental regulations.

Is it possible to handle the licensing procedure oneself, or should professional assistance be sought?

While theoretically possible, handling legal matters and administrative procedures independently can be complex and time-consuming. Professional assistance significantly increases the likelihood of successful and smooth licensing.

How often does a short-term accommodation business license need to be renewed?

The validity period of a business license can vary. Long Phan Consulting Company can advise on specific renewal requirements and timelines applicable to your case.

Are there specific regulations related to online booking platforms for short-term rentals?

Yes, regulations may exist concerning the responsibilities of online booking platforms and information that short-term accommodation providers must disclose on these platforms.

How does Long Phan Consulting Company assist if the business establishment is inspected by regulatory authorities?

Long Phan Consulting Company can provide guidance on preparing for inspections, understanding your rights and obligations during inspections, and addressing any findings or remediation requests.

Conclusion

Obtaining a license for short-term accommodation services is an essential and complex legal step. It requires a deep understanding of regulations on business registration, security and order conditions, fire safety, and facility standards. With strict penalties for unlicensed operations, ensuring full compliance from the preparation stage is crucial.

Long Phan Consulting Company proudly offers a professional, full-package Short-Term Accommodation Business Licensing Service. This service ranges from consulting on conditions, drafting dossiers, representing clients with state agencies, to post-licensing support like tax and temporary residence declarations. If you require subsidiary licensing services, contact Long Phan Consulting Company today at hotline 1900.63.63.89 for dedicated support and optimal solutions for your business plan.