Taxes and levies
Tourist tax in Spain: where it applies and how much
Where Spain charges a tourist tax, how much each guest pays per night, who is exempt and how a holiday rental collects and declares it.
Holiday rental rules and management in Spain
Articles, guides and news about tourism accommodation regulations, automation and compliance in Spain.
Categories
- Guest registrationThe guest register, SES.Hospedajes and online check-in in Spain: what to collect, when to file it and how to get it right.10 articles
- Licences and regulationsTourist licences, the single registration number and the rules of each region and city for holiday rentals in Spain.19 articles
- Taxes and leviesVAT, tourist taxes, invoicing and what holiday rental owners in Spain have to declare.4 articles
- Airbnb and BookingFees, reviews, rules and host protection on the booking platforms.7 articles
- Management and profitabilityHow to run a holiday rental, look after guests and earn more from every booking.19 articles
- Grants and subsidiesOpen grants for tourist accommodation in Spain: who can apply, how much they pay and the deadlines.2 articles
- Regi updatesWhat is new in Regi: features that save time on guest registration and guest management.11 articles
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Regi updates
What's next in Regi: Airbnb and Booking, truly connected
We're building the next version of Regi: bookings straight from Airbnb and Booking, the check-in link sent for you, and prices and calendar in one place.
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Regi's check-in now speaks Catalan and ten more languages
We added Catalan as a full language and ten more check-in languages, with name search and right-to-left support for Arabic.
Management and profitability
Holiday rental contract in Spain: template and clauses
A holiday rental contract says who rents, which dates, the price and the house rules. What it needs, a template to copy and the new 31-day limit.
Licences and regulations
Tourist licence in Andalusia: how to register your home
To rent to tourists in Andalusia, your home needs a code from the regional tourism register. The steps, the rules and the limits set by each town.
Guest registration
Copying a guest's passport or ID in Spain: what the law says
Don't ask guests for a photo or copy of their passport or ID. They type in their details and show you the document. Spain's data protection agency says so.
Guest registration
What guest data to collect for the parte de entrada in Spain
The details to ask each guest for the Spanish guest registration form, and the ones you fill in yourself. Free template as a PDF and a spreadsheet.
Guest registration
SES.Hospedajes not working: errors and how to fix them
If SES.Hospedajes will not load or rejects your guest report, find which kind of failure it is, fix the data and resend. You have 24 hours.
Regi updates
Guest check-in: fewer places to get stuck
We fixed the spots where a guest stopped dead: the payment question, the card expiry date, the calendar years, and drafts that looked expired.
Taxes and levies
VeriFactu for hotels and rentals: get ready for 2027
From 2027, the software you invoice with in Spain must log every invoice for the tax office. Who is covered, which date applies, what to ask your vendor.
Management and profitability
Balearic holiday rentals: more guests, fewer nights
The Balearics filled August, but each guest stayed fewer days. What that does to your income, and what to check before autumn.
Licences and regulations
EU affordable housing law: what changes and what does not
Brussels has proposed rules for limiting short-term rentals. Nothing changes for your licence today. What the proposal says and what to get ready.
Licences and regulations
Tourist licence in Valencia: the 2026 rules explained
How to register and renew a tourist rental home in the Valencia region, and what the new Ley 5/2026 changed in August 2026.
Regi updates
Sidebar, calendar and dashboard: Regi interface, rebuilt
We rebuilt the manager app: a collapsible sidebar, a home that sums up your week, a lodging page you edit in place, and reservations grouped by month.
Licences and regulations
Málaga's lodging moratorium: scope and exceptions
Since 25 July 2026 Málaga has suspended lodging licences on residential land. Which projects go on, which stop, and how to check yours.
Licences and regulations
Cantabria holiday lets: what to do if yours did not adapt
Cantabria has reviewed its Decreto 50/2025 files and 2,762 homes are leaving the register. Check where yours stands and what to do next.
Management and profitability
Hospitality contracts: what changes on 5 October
From 5 October 2026 your Spanish staff get shifts, pay and algorithms in writing. What to hand over, to whom and when, without waiting for the SEPE form.
Regi updates
Automatic check-in alerts for hosts
Regi now warns you on its own when a check-in is missing: a Monday digest, plus a same-day alert when a reservation arrives unregistered.
Management and profitability
Hotel emergency protocol: housing evacuees in Spain
Only 14% of Spanish accommodation has a formal emergency agreement. A protocol for housing evacuees, settling who pays and running it without improvising.
Management and profitability
International tourists 2026: rentals outgrow hotels in Spain
Rental housing +12 %, hotels +3.8 % among international tourists to Spain in July 2026. What the data measures and how to adapt marketing and operations.
Licences and regulations
AI Act for hotels and rentals 2026: what applies now
Since 2 August 2026 the EU AI Act requires chatbot disclosure and staff AI literacy. Inventory, red lines and a 30-day plan for Spanish accommodation.
Management and profitability
Imserso 2026-2027 for hotels: calendar and profitability
Imserso 2026-2027: sale dates, 879,213 places, what a hotel is paid versus what each guest costs, and how to decide whether the low-season programme pays.
Grants and subsidies
Asturias rural tourism vouchers 2026: a guide for hosts
Asturias rural tourism vouchers 2026: 4,000 new vouchers, establishment sign-up until 17 September, eligibility, QR redemption and how you get paid.
Licences and regulations
Cognitive accessibility for hotels in Spain: RD 707/2026
RD 707/2026 takes effect on 2 January 2027. What changes for check-in, guest service and signage in Spanish hotels and holiday rentals, with a 90-day plan.
Licences and regulations
Tourist licence Madrid 2026: Plan RESIDE, CIVUT and VUT
Tourist licence in Madrid in 2026: what the city requires under Plan RESIDE, what the region asks after Decreto 27/2026 and what to check before you list.
Management and profitability
ALEH VI hospitality agreement 2026: what changes for hotels
Spain amended the ALEH VI hospitality agreement in the BOE on 4 September 2026: two-day hearing, time-clock faults, LGTBI measures and a weather protocol.
Management and profitability
EES arrival delays: a 2026 protocol for hotels and rentals
EES border flexibility ends on 7 September 2026. How to prepare your hotel or rental for late arrivals, no-shows and guest messaging, step by step.
Regi updates
Guest data: Regi never asks for a copy of the ID
Spain's data protection authority says asking for an ID copy breaks the GDPR. In Regi the guest types their data and uploads no photo at all.
Management and profitability
Spanish hotel prices 2026: ADR and RevPAR outrun demand
From June to August 2026, Spanish hotels earned up to 7 % more per room while nights barely moved. What it means and how to manage it.
Regi updates
Online check-in: faster for guests, cleaner partes
We rebuilt Regi's online check-in: resumable drafts, postal code and municipality validation, and warnings that stop a traveller report going wrong.
Taxes and levies
Vigo tourist tax 2026: what to charge and how to file it
Vigo charges its tourist tax from 1 October 2026. What to charge per person per day, with and without VAT, who is exempt and when to file.
Grants and subsidies
2026 grants to renew hospitality equipment in Spain
Spanish grants of €5,000 to €11,000 per establishment to replace equipment with efficient models. Deadline 30 September 2026 and the reserve-list catch.
Regi updates
Online Check-in Link: Short URL, QR Code and Channels
Online check-in link with a short URL, a QR code per property, a proper share preview and a guide to pasting it into every platform.
Licences and regulations
Canary Islands holiday let law 2026: what changed in August
Ley 7/2026 reformed the Canary Islands holiday let law on 15 August: a 15-day occasional use, the 31-day rule for contracts and a July 2027 deadline.
Guest registration
Hospederías Guardia Civil: where guest reports go in 2026
The Guardia Civil Hospederías application no longer receives guest reports. What replaced it, how to migrate and which channel applies to you in 2026.
Regi updates
New Regi Dashboard: Urgent Compliance First
The new Regi dashboard puts overdue and pending traveller reports first, adds bottom-bar mobile navigation and installs on your phone like an app.
Guest registration
Guest register and traveller entry form in Spain 2026
How the guest register book and the parte de entrada work today in a Spanish holiday rental: format, required data, signatures, deadlines and retention.
Management and profitability
Vacation Rental from Scratch: How to Start in Spain 2026
How to start a vacation rental from scratch in Spain in 2026: licence, owners' association, tax registration, traveller registry and daily operations.
Regi updates
Sync Airbnb, Booking and Vrbo Calendars with iCal
Sync your Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo and Holidu calendars via iCal: reservations land in Regi on their own, each one ready for its online check-in.
Licences and regulations
Register a Tourist Rental in the Basque Country 2026
How to register a tourist rental in the Basque Country: declaración responsable, REATE, stressed-market zones and traveller reporting to the Ertzaintza.
Licences and regulations
Airbnb and Booking: Which Registration Number After the NRUA
The Supreme Court annulled the NRUA and EU Regulation 2024/1028 now applies: which registration number to use on Airbnb and Booking, and how to add it.
Guest registration
EU Opens Case Against Spain Traveler Registry 2026
Brussels opened infringement case INFR(2026)4005 over the Spanish traveler registry. What changes, what does not, and why SES.Hospedajes still applies.
Taxes and levies
VAT on Tourist Flats in Spain: 10% from 1 December 2026
From 1 December 2026, a tourist flat let for 30 nights or fewer carries 10% VAT in Spain, not 21%. Who it affects and what to prepare now.
Management and profitability
Hotel Classification in Spain: Stars and Who Awards Them
A Spanish hotel has 1 to 5 stars, awarded by its region. What each category requires in room size and reception, plus the scale for hostales.
Licences and regulations
CIVUT in Madrid: Requirements and How to Get It in 2026
CIVUT in Madrid: what it is, the technical requirements, how to obtain the certificate step by step and its role in the VUT licence. Updated for 2026.
Management and profitability
Hotel Check-out: What It Is and How to Optimise It
Hotel check-out explained: what it is, the step-by-step process, late check-out and how to speed up departures to win reviews and revenue in 2026.
Management and profitability
Vacation Rental Welcome Letter: Templates 2026
Welcome letter for a vacation rental: what to include, 3 ready-to-copy templates and how to automate it with online check-in. Updated 2026.
Airbnb and Booking
How to leave a review on Booking.com, and how to get more
To leave a review on Booking.com, open the email you get after your stay or go to your past bookings. You have 3 months. Plus how hosts get more reviews.
Management and profitability
Vacation Rental Names That Get More Bookings
Vacation rental names: a formula to create them, 60 ideas by style, how to check they are available, and how to use your name to book more.
Licences and regulations
Cuenca suspends new holiday-rental licences in the Old Town: what managers need to do
Since 21 July 2026, Cuenca has suspended new tourist-rental licences within the PECA area. Scope, deadlines and practical effects for managers.
Airbnb and Booking
Booking.com for Property Owners: More Bookings, Less Fees
How to manage Booking.com for owners in 2026: extranet, photos, rates, reviews, commission, Genius and friction-free online check-in without paperwork.
Management and profitability
Vacation rental deposit: how much to charge and manage it
Vacation rental security deposit: how much to charge, how to collect it on Airbnb and Booking, refund timelines and a ready-to-copy clause.
Airbnb and Booking
Airbnb Scams: 7 Frauds Against Hosts and How to Stop Them
Airbnb scams: the 7 most common frauds against hosts, the red flags to spot them early and how to prevent them with identity verification.
Management and profitability
Tourism Seasonality: How to Fill Your Low Season
Beat tourism seasonality without giving your rental away: dynamic pricing, new guest segments, packages and automation to fill your low season.
Licences and regulations
Tourist license in Spain: what it is and who grants it (2026)
Your region grants the tourist license in Spain. What it is, what each region calls it and the guide for yours: Madrid, Valencia, Basque Country and more.
Licences and regulations
Tourist license in Spain: how to get it in 2026
How to get a tourist license in Spain step by step: ask the town hall, gather the papers and file the responsible declaration. Guides for each region.
Airbnb and Booking
New Airbnb Service Fee: the Single 15.5% Commission
Airbnb is replacing the guest service fee with a single 15.5% commission paid by hosts. What changes, key dates and how to adjust your prices.
Airbnb and Booking
How to sign up as an Airbnb host in Spain
Signing up as an Airbnb host is free: create the account, publish the listing and verify your ID. In Spain you also need a licence and to register guests.
Management and profitability
Vacation Rental Profitability: Formulas & Examples
Calculate your vacation rental profitability step by step: gross yield, net yield and ROI formulas, the metrics that matter and a real worked example.
Licences and regulations
Tourist Registration Code: How to Check It in 2026
How to check a tourist registration code for a property in Spain in 2026: steps, verification by region, and what changed after the NRUA was annulled.
Guest registration
Online check-in app: how to choose one for your rental
What an online check-in app must do for a holiday rental in Spain: send the guest report to SES.Hospedajes, skip ID copies and charge per property.
Guest registration
Traveler Registration App: Automate the Guest Report in 2026
A traveler registration app submits the guest report to SES.Hospedajes on its own and complies with RD 933/2021. What it does, how to choose one, and why it prevents fines in 2026.
Management and profitability
Hotel Listing: Keys to Stand Out and Book More (2026)
How to create a hotel listing that stands out and converts: photos, copy, channels, OTAs, metasearch and reviews. Practical guide updated for 2026.
Licences and regulations
Illegal Vacation Rentals: How to Spot and Report Them (2026)
How to tell whether a vacation rental is illegal and how to report it step by step: tourist license, regional registry, evidence, and where to file the complaint. 2026 guide.
Airbnb and Booking
Airbnb for Property Owners: 2026 Management Guide
Airbnb for property owners: the key steps to manage it efficiently: pricing, automation, legal compliance and reviews. Complete guide updated for 2026.
Airbnb and Booking
Airbnb AirCover for Hosts: Complete 2026 Guide
What Airbnb's AirCover for Hosts covers, what it leaves out, how to file a claim step by step and how to get the most out of it. Updated for 2026.
Licences and regulations
Spain's Supreme Court annuls the NRUA: what changes for your holiday rental
STS 620/2026 of 21 May 2026 annuls the NRUA and RD 1312/2024. What is still mandatory, what is no longer required, and what you must do now as a property owner.
Guest registration
Traveler registration in Spain: the Interior Ministry report
If you host travelers in Spain, you send their details to the Interior Ministry on SES.Hospedajes within 24 hours. Who must, what to collect and the fines.
Management and profitability
Booking Confirmation Email: Guide and Template 2026
Complete guide to the booking confirmation email: 4 tips, free template, post-booking sequence, and how to streamline online check-in. Updated 2026.
Licences and regulations
Spain's rental reporting model is no longer required
Spain's Supreme Court struck down the rule behind the annual modelo informativo. Nothing to file in February 2027. What still applies and what to do.
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🚫 New Feature: Cancel Reports Easily
You can now cancel traveler reports directly from Regi, without having to access SES Hospedajes. No hassle, just one click.
Regi updates2 MIN
🌟New Feature: We Now Verify Your Properties Automatically
Regi now automatically verifies that your properties are correctly registered in official systems. More security, fewer errors, total peace of mind.
