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Homestay, business licenses, a special event permit, attorney's licenses, permission to burn a bonfire, other licenses

Business Licenses

Legal representation permit

Do I have to notify the Icelandic Bar Association of the legal representation permit or apply to the Association?

How much does legal representation permit cost and where can I pay it?

What do I have to do to request a permit on legal representation?

How are the cases pleaded when acquiring pleading rights before a court?

I have litigation rights, but I don't intend to use them. What do I do?

What materials must be submitted in order to obtain a license to plead before a district court?

If I have a part-time lawyer job, do I have to mention that?

How many cases need to be pleaded before I can plead a test case in the District Court?

A special event permit

What are the conditions for getting a special event permit?

Do I need permission to have an event or funfair?

What must be included in an application for a special event permit?

Master's Certificates

Who is in charge of the issuance of Master's certificates of trade?

What conditions must be met in order to be able to issue Master's Certificates?

I am applying for the issue of a Master's in Industry certificate. What data must be included?

How much does it cost to get a Master's Certificate in a trade?

Is there any time limit to apply for an special event permit?

Operating licenses for restaurants

How are restaurants classified for operating licenses?

Homestay

How do I access my booking history on Airbnb?

Can I see who has registered home accommodations?

What is the difference between an operating license for a Category II restaurant and a Category III restaurant?

How much does an operating license for accommodation with dining, but without alcohol service, cost?

What is the validity period of a restaurant operating license?

How much does an operating license for a Category III restaurant cost?

What supporting documents are required to accompany an application for a restaurant operating license?

How much does an operating license for a Category II restaurant cost?

What are the types of restaurants based on operating licenses?

Permission to burn a bonfire

What is the cost of a bonfire permit?

I intend to hold a bonfire, do I need a permit?

What information must be included in an application for a bonfire permit?

What are the roles and responsibilities of the permit holder and the responsible person for a bonfire permit?

The district commissioner has denied my request for a permit to burn a bonfire. Can I appeal?

Permission to burn withered grass

What are the roles and responsibilities of the permit holder and the responsible person for a controlled burning permit?

The district commissioner has denied my request for a controlled burn of dry grass. Can I appeal?

What accompanying documents must be included in the application for a permit to burn withered grass?

Lottery license

Where do I apply for a lottery licence?

How much does it cost to register a home accommodation?

What must be included in an application for a license to burn withered grass?

What is the cost of a permit to burn withered grass?

I'm gonna burn withered grass, do I need a permit?

I am not going to work independently as a lawyer or be a licensed attorney. Do I need to apply for one?

Does professional liability insurance have to be available when I apply for the right to speak?

Driving instructor's work permit

What conditions must be met in order to obtain a driving instructor's work permit?

How often do driving instructors need to renew their work permit?

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