Do German authorities require guests' data?

[Tomasz81]

Hi, does anyone know if German (Berlin) authorities require Airbnb hosts to request personal data from guests (e.g. passport number)?

[Stephanie]

Hey @Rom5 ,

I'm going to tag some of our wonderful German hosts that might be able to shed some light on your question. @Till-and-Jutta0 @Gabi37 @Gregor12 

Thanks

[Till-and-Jutta0]

@Tomasz81 

1. Your listing has no license number. Please refer to https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/854/berlin?locale=en about the local housing policy.
2. The Finanzamt might ask for your guests’ data. Provide them on request.
3. I think, the Berlin City Tax authority needs some data.
4. The Bundesmeldegesetz requires, that you register all guests on the Meldeschein, see https://www.happy-hosting.de/meldepflicht-fakten/. Authorities might ask for them later.

You see, there are a lot of rules and regulations. You should be familiar with them before start hosting in Berlin. The Berlin Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterhostingberlin/ might help you further.

Happy Hosting!

[Till-and-Jutta0]

@Tomasz81 Any chance that this reply was helpful for you?