The online system for complying with the NIC is now operational through the Ministry of Tourism’s platform. The National Identification Code, introduced by Art. 13b of Decree Law 145/2023 (converted into Law 191/2023), is aimed at strengthening consumer protection, countering irregular forms of hospitality, and ensuring competition and market transparency.
To initiate a gradual introduction to this rule, the National Database of Accommodation Facilities and Properties Intended for Short Term Rentals or for Tourism Purposes (BDSR), a system that allows owners (owners or operators) of tourist accommodation facilities to comply with the law and not incur fines, was made operational last September 3.
There is time until Nov. 2 to get in compliance and implement the procedure that allows the facility to be identified nationwide by generating a code that is essential for the accommodation business, which must also be displayed on site (outside the facility), and indicated in any online publication, announcement or communiqué concerning the business, such as computerized booking portals (e.g., Booking, Airbnb, etc.), and on any online site that advertises its accommodation business.
Owners and operators of camping facilities must also comply by proceeding with the application to obtain the CIN, even those who already have a regional/provincial identification code since it cannot be considered a replacement. It can be generated and activated through the National Database of Accommodation Facilities (BDSR) by logging in via SPID or CIE to the platform https://bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it/.
Control of CIN assignment and proper display on site will be carried out by the municipality where the facility is located. Failure to comply with the directive will result in fines ranging from 800 to 8,000 euros depending on the size of the business.
Also fined for failure to display and indicate the CIN with fines ranging from 500 to 5,000 euros, again depending on the size of the facility.
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