This article provides specific information about local laws that apply to hosts in Chemnitz. Just like our country article for Germany, it’s your responsibility to verify and comply with any obligations that apply to you as a host. This article can serve as a starting point or place you can come back to if you have questions but it isn’t exhaustive and it doesn’t constitute legal or tax advice. It’s a good idea to check to make sure laws and procedures are current.
Please contact the city of Chemnitz directly or consult a local advisor, such as an attorney or tax professional, if you have questions.
The city of Chemnitz has been collecting since Jan 1, 2024 an accommodation tax for temporary visitors of the city. You can find here the full accommodation tax by-law (Beherbergungsteuersatzung) .
Please note that you need to notify your accommodation to the City within one month after you start hosting or – in case you hosted before January 1, 2024 until February 1, 2024. You can register your accommodation online or via postal mail. All necessary forms, more information and contact details of the relevant department with the City of Chemnitz can be found on the City’s website.
The accommodation tax is five percent on paid accommodation services, rounded down to full cents. The basis of assessment is the remuneration owed for the individual overnight stays of the guest's accommodation, including the legally owed VAT.
As a host you are responsible for collecting the accommodation tax .
If exemptions apply for a booking – for example because your guests are staying in Chemnitz to study or for medical treatment – you must complete a form with your personal data and the reason for tax exemption. Find out more about the exemptions here.
Further information and forms can be found on the service portal of the city of Chemnitz.