Information centres
Information centre is, according to the Act on the Icelandic board no. 96/2018, a party that provides objective and unbiased information to the public. An information centre is not allowed to organize, offer for sale, or advertise any tours or other travel related services.
All operations of information centres must be registered with the Icelandic Tourist Board.
Registered information centres are permitted to use a graphic logo issued by the Icelandic Tourist Board.
The Icelandic Tourist Board is authorised to remove a information centre from its register in the event that the service has been terminated or its operatons have been extended to cover the definition of a day tour provider or travel agency. In the event of a dispute, the Icelandic Tourist Board shall decide as to the category to which an operation belongs.
The registration fee is ISK 15.000.-
Registration in online, see links to the appropriate forms below. Please note that the forms are in Icelandic and the registration will be in the name listed as „umsækjandi.“
The following information must be provided:
- Name of the operation.
- Name of operator, social security number, address, phone number and e-mail address.
- Name and social security number of the representative of the operation.
- Description of the operation.
- Opening hours of the centre.
Real person (Individual) – registration
If the operation is to be in the name of areal person, that person logs in through the link below using electronic ID (please note the form is in Icelandic).
Registration of an information centre in the name of a real person (individual)
Legal person (Company) – registration
A company representative, registered as authorised signatory with Iceland Revenue and Customs (Skatturinn), logs in through the link below and selects the respective company.
Registration of an information centre in the name of a legal person (company)
