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Hotel Tax Certificate of Registration 2026

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The document is a Certificate of Registration form for hotel and small facility operators and room remarketers in New York City, required by the Department of Finance to collect the Hotel Room Occupancy Tax (HROT). It outlines the registration process, necessary information to be provided, and legal obligations under Local Law 43 of 2009. Operators must file this certificate within three days of commencing business to obtain a Certificate of Authority for tax collection.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Hotel Tax Certificate of Registration in the editor.
Begin with Section I, where you will enter your Hotel/Small Facility Name and any 'Doing Business As' name if applicable. Ensure that the legal name is printed clearly.
Fill in the complete address of your hotel or small facility, including city, state, and zip code. This information is crucial for accurate registration.
Provide your Federal Identification Number and indicate the type of business entity by checking the appropriate box (e.g., Corporation, Partnership).
In Section II, input the name and address of the operator or owner. Include their Federal Identification Number as well.
Complete all required fields regarding ownership structure and certify that all information provided is true by signing at the bottom of the form.

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What is the 14.75 tax in New York City?

The total tax on a New York City hotel room is 14.75% plus the flat fee of $3.50 USD per day. This is a mandatory tax collected by New York State and City. Do you Guarantee a reservation? A valid credit card guarantee, deposit or pre-payment is required at the time of booking to hold a room on your behalf.

What is the hotel tax in New York City 2025?

The tax rate is 5.875% of the room rate. Additionally, theres a flat fee of $2 per day for rooms costing more than $40 per night. New York City also has a luxury tax on items like high-end jewelry, furs, and certain other expensive goods, although this is less commonly encountered.

How much is hotel tax in NJ?

New Jersey imposes a hotel and motel occupancy tax at the rate of 5% of the rent paid. An optional municipal hotel and motel occupancy tax is also authorized. The combined rates of these taxes plus state and local sales and use taxes must not exceed 13.625%. The 5% tax is in addition to the states sales tax.

Who is exempt from hotel occupancy tax in New York?

Employees of the federal government (including military personnel) and New York State and its political subdivisions who occupy hotel rooms or short-term rental units while traveling on official business are not subject to sales tax.

What is the tax rate in NYC?

The City Sales Tax rate is 4.5%, NY State Sales and use tax is 4% and the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District surcharge of 0.375% for a total sales and use tax of 8.875 percent.

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What is hotel tax in NYC?

New York hotel tax In New York City there are two main charges: a hotel room occupancy tax of 5.875%, and a hotel unit fee of $1.50 per unit per day.

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