Northern Ireland
All tourist accommodation must hold a Tourism NI certificate. Inspections every 4 years. Fee £40 per unit (min £40, max £350).
| Topic | Status | Rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certification | In force | Under the Tourism (NI) Order 1992, all visitor accommodation needs a current Tourism NI certificate after an inspection. Certificates last 4 years. Star grading is voluntary. | source source |
| Rates | In force | Self-contained self-catering available commercially for 140 days or more a year is non-domestic (rateable). | source |
| Tax (FHL abolished) | In force | The FHL regime was abolished UK-wide from April 2025. | source |