Spain Considers New 21% VAT on STRs, Double the Hotel Rate

5/27/2025

The Spanish government is seeking parliamentary approval for a new 21% value-added tax (VAT) on short-term rentals, double the tax paid for hotel rooms. The maximum tax rate would apply to all rentals under 30 days and affect around a third of the 94 million annual visitors to Spain last year who opted to rent a home over a hotel room. At present, there is no VAT on short-term rentals in mainland Spain, while hotel visitors pay a 10% tax on rooms.

Reuters (05/23/25) Corina Pons

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