Useful information

Surveys in Local Accommodation

Local accommodation establishments can be inspected by ASAE, the competent city council and Turismo de Portugal IP

Breakfast at AL: How does VAT work?

When there is a meal service in the accommodation, VAT rates vary depending on how they are considered.

AL History: How it came about

With the growing tourist activity, local accommodation has emerged as an alternative for tourists looking for cheaper solutions.

HACCP for Local Accommodation

Food and Beverages can be an integral part of a lodging business and a very relevant source of income.

“Clean & Safe” digital platform: QR CODE

One of the primary objectives of creating this platform is also to make it possible for tourists to assess the degree of confidence.

Could properties that are linked to LA activity be depreciated at the rate of 5%?

When this issue was raised, the Order of Certified Accountants came to give its technical opinion. Read it here!

Social distance in sending data to SEF

With the features of the BA Direto platform it is possible to collect the data of foreign guests before the day of arrival.

When selling an AL to a new holder, does it have to be re-registered?

Imagine a Local Accommodation with an LA number already assigned, that same establishment is sold and the new owner intends to continue with the LA.

Local accommodation - Market offer

Turismo de Portugal has created a very useful tool for the Tourism sector, namely for local accommodation explorers.

Create an attractive listing for your accommodation

Perfect your ads for when you advertise your Local Accommodation on the various booking platforms.

“Clean & Safe” seal for tourist developments

Turismo de Portugal created the "Clean & Safe" seal to distinguish tourist activities that meet hygiene and cleanliness requirements.

Tourism ventures vs. Local accommodation

Tourism enterprises, facilities or establishments that do not meet the required requirements are not considered.