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Every legal step to get started, from the town hall to your first guest, for Flanders and Wallonia. Leave your name and email address and download the guide straight away.
In the guide: eight steps
- 01May your home be let to tourists?Zoning, permits and the local rules in Ghent, Antwerp and Ostend.
- 02Fire safety and inspectionsWhich certificate you need and which inspections to prepare.
- 03Insurance that covers lettingWhat is mandatory in Flanders and recommended in Wallonia.
- 04Registering with the regionToerisme Vlaanderen or Tourisme Wallonie, and the conditions.
- 05Your registration number on the platformsWhat the EU rules have changed since 20 May 2026.
- 06Tourist tax with the municipalityThe rates at the coast, in Ghent and in Antwerp.
- 07Registering your guestsWhat the law requires, even with self check-in.
- 08VAT and incomeThe three tax points to settle from the start.
This guide is for information only and follows the rules as of September 2026. YourDomi does not give legal advice. Always check local rules and rates with your municipality.
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16 pages · Flanders and Wallonia · with route map, decision chart and checklist · rules as of September 2026
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