Registering a Facility

• Every prospective accommodation facility must be registered before the beginning of construction with the Registrar
• Those who apply must attach all documents requested by the ROH (Registrar of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation)
• Failure to comply with the minimum standards/ROH directives may lead to refusal of registration
• Fees: Registration fee $25.00(non refundable) + License fees $5.00 per room or unit
• License expires 31st December of each year
• License is not transferable
• License must be displayed in a conspicuous place

Minimum Standards

• Building and planning approval from the appropriate authority for permission to build or construct
• License issued under the appropriate authority
• Fire safety precaution approved by the Chief Fire Officer of the Belize Fire Department
• A high degree of general safety and cleanliness in respect of the facility as approved by the Public Health Department
• A copy of common tariff in all rooms

Hotel's Responsibilities

• Inform the office of ROH of change of management /owner
• Reapply on a yearly basis
• Display all accommodation rates, exclusive of taxes
• Ensure payment of accommodation taxes by due date
• Keep book of accounts on premises
• Submitting and properly filling out in its entirety the monthly tax returns and guest registration forms
• Register all guests
• Allow the Registrar/representatives to inspect property and conduct audits on all records during reasonable hours
• Maintain minimum standards
• Distribute to the employees all service charge monies collected