Airbnb Licensing Applications & Support

Get the right rental licence—avoid fines, shutdowns & legal uncertainty

If you run short-term rentals in Thailand, we’ll help you identify the right licence and guide you through the full registration process.

  • Know exactly which type of licence applies to your rental
  • Avoid penalties & forced interruptions to your business
  • Get help with documentation and authority approvals
  • Stay compliant with Thailand’s national rental laws

A Division of Expat Tax Thailand

Airbnb Licensing Applications & Support

Airbnb & Holiday Lets Licensing

Hotel Licence or Non-Hotel Registration?
We’ll Help You Get It Right

Thailand has two main licensing paths for short-term rentals. If your property hosts more than 20 people or has five or more rooms, you may need a hotel licence. If you’re renting fewer rooms or as a private home, you may qualify for non-hotel accommodation registration.

We help you assess which option applies, prepare your documents and submit the correct application—so you can run your rental business legally and without hassle.

Is This Service for You?

  • You’re running a short-term rental business and want to follow the rules
  • You’ve never applied for a Thai rental licence and don’t know where to start
  • You’re unsure whether your property qualifies for hotel or non-hotel status
  • You want expert help preparing the paperwork and dealing with officials
  • You want peace of mind that your rental activity is fully compliant

What’s Included

Assessment of your
business and which
licence applies

Guidance on Hotel
Licence or Non-Hotel
Accommodation
Registration

Application preparation
and documentation
support

Liaison with local
officials and government
departments

Advice on ongoing legal
responsibilities after
licensing

Referral to legal
specialists for site
inspections or advanced
cases

Why Airbnb Hosts Choose Rental Tax Thailand

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Licensing Advice You
Can Trust

We clarify exactly which licence you need—and why.

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Specialists in Short-Term
Rental Compliance

We focus on the rules that apply to Airbnb and short-term lets.

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We Handle
the Paperwork

From forms to follow-ups, we manage the process for you.

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Regulatory
Knowledge You Can Rely On

Our team understands how Thai regulations work in practice.

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Clear, Honest Support
from the Experts

Part of Expat Tax Thailand—trusted by thousands of expats.

What Our Clients Say

Frequently Asked Questions

Licensing Applications

A hotel licence applies to rentals with 5+ rooms or more than 20 guests. Non-hotel registration is for smaller properties with lighter requirements.

Yes, if you’re renting short-term. The type of licence depends on the property size and setup.

You may face fines, forced suspension of your rental activity or closure of a Thai business which may hold the property and land. We help you stay compliant and avoid that.

Yes. Whether you’re applying for the first time or resolving past non-compliance, we can help.

Some registrations require periodic updates. We’ll advise you on the ongoing steps based on your case.

Start your licence application with clarity and confidence—get expert support from Host Tax Thailand