The classification of your meublé de tourisme guarantees the Qualit&e; of your accommodation, makes you more visible&e; and allows you to enjoy multiple advantages!

WHAT IS A TOURIST FURNITURE?

Furnished tourist accommodation consists of villas, flats or furnished studios for the exclusive use of the tenant, offered for rent to a visiting clientele;le de passage, qui effectue un séjour caractéris&e; par une location à la journ&e, à la semaine ou au mois, et qui n'y élit pas domicile.

5 STEPS TO DÉCROCH THE ÉTOILES

1- I request a visit: 

Gîtes de France Réunion
by téléphone at 0262 72 97 81 or by contact here form.

2- I appoint a professional to visit my rental property within a month, either in my presence or that of my agent.
3- I will receive the inspection report with the proposed classification decision within 30 days.
4- I have 15 days in which to refuse the decision. Once this period has elapsed, the classification is acquired.
5- My official classification is pronounced for a period of 5 years.

4 GOOD REASONS TO GET MY RENTAL CLASSIFIED

1- I reassure my customers and gain visibility. I differentiate myself from other rentals by providing my customers with an official guarantee of quality.
2- I have access to the services offered by the destination's tourism development structures (depending on the area: marketing assistance, newsletter, training, workshops, etc.).
3- I can accept holiday vouchers. Being classified as a meublé de tourisme means you can join the ANCV (Agence Nationale des Chèques Vacances) free of charge, although a 2.5% commission will be charged and a SIRET number is compulsory.
4- I pay less tax, fewer contributions and benefit from increased tax relief.

TAX ADVANTAGE

Owners of holiday lets classified as "meublés de tourisme", taxed in the "Micro BIC" category (Bénéfices Industriels et Commerciaux) bénéficient d un abattement fiscal de 71% contre 50% pour une location non classée.The income ceiling for this category is 81,500 euros for classified furnished accommodation, compared with 32,600 euros for unclassified furnished accommodation.

DAILY M&E TAX

For meublés de tourisme classified as étoiles, the de séjour tax is collected on the basis of a fixed rate.A national qualification endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, A set of standards tailored to the needs of customers who are interested in comfort, facilities and services;equipment and services, A range of classification from 1* à 5* giving a reliable indication of the level of comfort and services, Les étoiles, a commercial repère recognised à internationally.

A CLASSIFICATION: AN OFFICIAL GUARANTEE OF QUALITY

As with hotels and campsites, classification as a tourist accommodation is an official guarantee of quality, service and comfort: Classification valid for 5 years. Classification is voluntary and independent of any label. Rates include fees related to placement and file follow-up.