Conference Centre: NTB registration in Namibia
Everything the Namibia Tourism Board, the municipality and the inspector will ask a conference centre for, in the order to do it, and what it costs to have it done for you.
Is this your category?
A venue hired for conferences, functions and events. Flat NTB fee.
If guests also sleep there, the accommodation side registers separately and the combination discount applies.
What you need before you lodge
- BIPA entity registered: Founding statement / CC or company; principal activity must match the NTB category (accommodation and tour operation may not be mixed under one entity).
- NamRA tax registration + good standing: Good-standing certificate; Chrimson can renew if lapsed (add-on).
- Social Security (SSC) registration + good standing: Required for every category.
- Business bank account: In the name of the business, bank letter or stamped statement.
- Proof of premises (title deed or lease): Ownership proof, or a signed lease + landlord consent for the tourism use.
- Municipal zoning / consent use: Consent use ("resident occupation") for a B&B not exceeding the dwelling; rezoning where it exceeds consent limits. The slowest urban link, start first.
- Fire compliance certificate: Local-authority fire brigade certificate; extinguishers + first-aid kits in place.
What the inspector and the other offices check
- Title deed or lease with consent for the venue use
- Certificate of Fitness from the municipality where food or drink is served
- Fire safety certificate, emergency exits and capacity signage
- Public liability insurance in force
- The NTB inspection and the certificate displayed at the venue
How long it takes
Typically six to ten weeks from a complete file, driven by the municipal inspections.
What it costs
Our professional fee is N$9,500. The NTB prices this category a flat amount; its charges are added at cost and itemised in the instant quote.
Frequently asked questions
Does a conference centre need NTB registration?
Yes. Since February 2025, operating a tourism business in Namibia without Namibia Tourism Board registration is an actively enforced offence. A conference centre is registered in its own category and must display the certificate.
What does it cost?
Our professional fee is N$9,500. The NTB prices this category a flat amount, and its charges are added at cost, itemised in the instant quote before you pay anything.
How long does it take?
Typically six to ten weeks from a complete file, driven by the municipal inspections.
How do I know it is a conference centre and not another category?
If guests also sleep there, the accommodation side registers separately and the combination discount applies.
Do you handle it for me?
Yes. We prepare the file, chase the municipality and the other offices, walk you through the inspection list and lodge with the NTB. You sign, we do the running.