Fines for Non-Compliance: Spanish Holiday Rental Guest Registration

1. SES Hospedajes Non-Compliance

• Nature: Failure to register guests as required by national law (SES Hospedajes system).

• Fine Amount: Up to €30,000 for serious breaches.

• Triggering Events:

  • Not submitting guest data to authorities within the legal timeframe.

  • Providing incomplete, incorrect, or falsified guest information.

  • Failure to maintain required records or documentation.

2. Property Licensing Violations

• Nature: Renting out properties without the proper tourist license or failing to comply with regional licensing requirements.

• Fine Amount: Varies by region, but can range from several thousand to tens of thousands of euros.

• Triggering Events:

  • Operating holiday rentals without a valid tourist license.

  • Advertising unlicensed properties online.

  • Not displaying the license number as required.

3. Digital Certificate Misuse or Fraud

• Nature: Improper issuance or use of digital certificates for compliance purposes.

• Fine Amount: Depends on the severity and intent; can be significant if fraud or willful misconduct is found.

• Triggering Events:

  • Using forged or expired certificates.

  • Misrepresenting identity during the certificate issuance process.

4. Data Privacy Violations

• Nature: Mishandling of guest personal data (GDPR violations).

• Fine Amount: Up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover (whichever is higher) for the most serious cases.

• Triggering Events:

  • Failing to protect guest data.

  • Not processing data according to privacy policy or legal requirements.

  • Data breaches or unauthorized sharing of guest information.

5. Tax and Fiscal Non-Compliance

• Nature: Failure to register for or pay required taxes (e.g., Modelo 400 in the Canaries, tourist taxes).

• Fine Amount: Varies by region and infraction; typically several hundred to several thousand euros per offense.

• Triggering Events:

  • Not submitting required tax forms (e.g., Modelo 400).

  • Failure to collect or remit tourist taxes.

  • Providing false information on tax forms.

Additional Notes

• Insurance: Villa Check In provides public liability insurance covering up to €30,000 for SES Hospedajes non-compliance fines.

• Responsibility: Fines may be levied against property owners, managers, or their agents depending on the nature of the breach.

• Enforcement: Spanish authorities actively monitor compliance, especially for tourist-heavy regions.