The classes hotels and holiday homes need
- Class 43 Restaurants, cafés & accommodationHotel, resort, serviced apartment, holiday-home and restaurant services.
Classes to add, depending on your business
- Class 44 Medical, beauty & agricultural servicesSpa and wellness services.
- Class 41 Education, entertainment & sportEvents, entertainment and fitness clubs.
- Class 36 Financial, insurance & real estate servicesLeasing of property and real estate management.
- Class 35 Advertising, business & retail servicesHotel management for others and franchising.
- Class 39 Transport, storage & travelTransport and tour arrangement for guests.
Common mistakes
- Filing Class 36 for short stays — temporary accommodation is Class 43.
What it costs in the UAE
Official UAE fees are AED 6,500 per class, so the core classes above cost AED 6,500 in official fees. See the UAE cost guide.
Questions
What class is a hotel?
Class 43.
What class is a holiday home company?
Class 43, often with Class 36 for property management.