Local Accommodation, Mandatory Actions to Maintain the Licence

20 November 2023

If you own a local lodging establishment, it is mandatory to renew your licence by the 7th of December of the current year to confirm your registration. Failure to do so can result in the loss of your licence and the inability to operate your business.


If proprietors of local lodging fail to update their licences, they may be cancelled by the respective town hall or similar local authority. This requirement is established under Portuguese Law nº 56/2023, Section Two, Article 21º, Items 1 and 2. 


This measure is part of the Mais Habitação package and started to take effect on the 7th of October 2023. The law mandates that holders of local accommodation registries must provide proof of their business by submitting relevant documentation to the respective authority.


It is imperative to take the necessary actions to maintain your local accommodation licence and business. 


If you need assistance with updating your local accommodation licence or have any related issues, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be delighted to help you.

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