House insurance when renting in Spain
Is the house insurance obligatory? As difference with CAR INSURANCE, where insurance is OBLIGATORY, in respect of houses getting insurance is VOLUNTARY. Although “voluntary”, getting house insurance is highly recommendable, not only to cover eventual risks of robbery, inundation, fire (as the recent unfortunate case in Javea and Benitatxell- We make the best use of this report to […]
Insurance on Tourist rent activity
Recent normative requires for owners of properties for tourist license activity to obtain a Civil Liability Insurance to their properties. This insurance must cover exclusively accidents that guests may suffer during their stay. For example, a fall in the bathroom with creates personal injury in the guest. But, other damages caused by the guests to […]
Setting up B&B in Andalucia
How to Set Up a Bed and Breakfast in Andalusia: Legal Guide for Foreign Investors Starting a Bed and Breakfast (B&B) in Andalusia is an increasingly attractive option for foreign property buyers and lifestyle investors seeking to combine a new way of life with a profitable tourism business. However, Spain—and particularly the region of […]
Tourist License in Andalucia- Requirements and process to obtain Tourist License
Renting your property for tourist activity involves a determinate process. First: What is a “tourist rent activity”? : This is the activity where houses and apartments are rented and offered for holidays (and not for permanent residence) using online platforms as Airbnb, Homeaway, Booking, etc. It’s a property where there are the following conditions: – […]
Guest Registration duties in Rentals
Guide to Royal Decree 933/2021 and Guest Registration in Accommodations (Entering in force Dec 2024) If you manage an accommodation business, you’ve likely heard about the new law published in Spain’s BOE (Official State Gazette) that has caused quite a stir: Royal Decree 933/2021. This legislation establishes requirements for the documentation and registration of guests. […]
Taxes on property rentals
When you rent a property, you receive “rent” which is subject to Spanish “Income Tax” in Spain, which varies depending on whether you are a “Spanish tax resident” or “Spanish non-resident”. If you are a resident, the tax to be considered is the Resident Income Tax (IRPF- “Personal Income Tax”), and if you are not […]
Steps to follow for Seasonal Rent
In case you decided to rent the property as per “seasonal rent” (to rent to tourist in medium term basis, or to students, workers, etc), please, note the following steps to follow: STEP 1. – Study and verification This phase goes through the study and verification of the conditions and the possibilities to obtain the […]
Steps to follow for Tourist Rent Registration
In case you decided to rent the property as per “tourist rent” (to rent to tourist in very short periods), please, note the following steps to follow: STEP 1. – Study and verification This phase goes through the study and verification of the conditions and the possibilities to obtain the tourist license in the property […]
Differences Seasonal Rent vs Tourist Rent
The differences between seasonal rentals and tourist rentals in Spain are marked by their purpose, applicable regulations, duration, taxation and administrative requirements. The main differences are highlighted below: Main difference: The purpose of the rental Seasonal rental: It is done to meet a temporary and specific need, such as studies, temporary jobs or travel for […]
Differences Seasonal vs Permanent Rent
The differences between a permanent rental and a temporary or short-term rental in Spanish law lie in several key aspects related to its purpose, regulation, taxation and rights of the parties. Main difference: Purpose of the contract The main difference lies in the purpose of the contract: habitual residence versus temporary use. This directly affects […]