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TOURIST BUSINESS: Declaring your furnished tourist accommodation is a legal obligation! | FAXINFO

February 20, 2024

TOURIST BUSINESS: Declaring your furnished tourist accommodation is a legal obligation! | FAXINFO
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In accordance with the legislation in force in the territory, any person renting a furnished tourist accommodation, as defined in article D 351-1 of the Saint-Martin Tourism Code, must have previously made a declaration to the Community of Saint-Martin by post and electronically at the address: dev.eco@com-saint-martin.com

Indeed, any financial gain relating to an AIRBNB type tourist rental is subject to taxation in the territory of the Community.

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  What risk does the rental company have in the event of non-declaration of its tourist rental?

In accordance with Article D 351-5 of the Saint-Martin Tourism Code, “any person renting a furnished tourist accommodation and not respecting the reporting obligation provided for in Article 351-2, is punished by the penalties listed in third class fines”.

The Collectivity of Saint-Martin invites people who have furnished tourist accommodation to rent to meet their reporting obligations. Regular checks are carried out by dedicated services.

https://faxinfo.fr/en/commerce-touristique-declarer-son-meuble-de-tourisme-est-une-obligation-legale/

Source: https://www.sxm-talks.com/local-news/tourist-business-declaring-your-furnished-tourist-accommodation-is-a-legal-obligation-faxinfo/

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