Simplify license for hotels by removing overlaps
Reform ID		F230
Description		The licensing and renewal process for hotels remains a key business challenge due to its lengthy procedures, multiple departmental approvals, and reliance on manual processes. Delays in inspections and renewals, coupled with unclear requirements and limited transparency on application status, increase the compliance burden on hotel businesses and may disrupt operational continuity. Frequent renewals and the absence of a streamlined online system further add to administrative inefficiencies and costs. For example, Germany does not impose strict licensing requirements specifically for starting a hotel business; instead, hotel owners are primarily required to comply with building codes, health and safety standards, and local business ordinances, which reflects a more facilitative regulatory approach.
Department		Department of Tourist Services (DTS)
Jurisdiction / Location		Federal - Entire Pakistan
Sector		Culture and Tourism
Start Date		18-08-2025
Target Deadline		19-11-2025
Date Enacted
Implementation Status		Completed
Progress		100%
CCORR Direction		Simplify
Cost Savings PKR (Mil.)
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