What do I need to do to set up a hotel or guest house business?
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For large tourism accommodation development (25 rooms & above) a business plan, will need to be submitted to SIB. If approved, your business agent will need to submit your architectural plans to the Planning Authority for approval. Thereafter upon approval and completion of the development, a certificate of occupancy will need to be sought from the Planning Authority to certify that the building complies with all Planning regulations and is safe to be occupied. After receiving your certificate of occupancy you may then apply for your licence at the Seychelles Licensing Authority.
However for application for change of use and small developments, your business agent should submit your architectural plans directly to the Planning Authority for approval.
Your licensed agent should be able to advise you on all requirements and procedures. The process for occupancy certificate and licensing has to be followed.
For 16 rooms and above, for foreign investors, applications must be made first to SIB.
Ownership or investment in accommodation establishment shall be based on the following:
1 to 15 rooms – 100% Seychellois
16 to 24 rooms – 20% Seychellois
25 rooms and above – no minimum
Note that it is important to have the appropriate insurance cover for the type and scope of the operations of the business and to cover clients in relation to health and safety.
Source: Government of Seychelles