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State Register for Short-Term Rentals Cancelled: What This Means for Property Owners in Andalusia

There has been an important update this week for short-term rental owners in Spain. On 19 May 2026, the Spanish Supreme Court cancelled the State registration system for short-term rentals that was introduced last year. If you already have a valid Andalusian tourism licence (VFT/CTC), the key message is simple: nothing changes for you right now. Your Andalusian registration remains valid and is still...

Modelo 210

Modelo 210, what it is and how to stay compliant

Modelo 210 for non-resident holiday rental owners in Spain: a clear guide to staying compliant Owning a holiday rental in Spain as a non-resident offers excellent lifestyle and investment opportunities, but it also entails clear tax obligations. One of the most important is filing Modelo 210, the form used to declare Spanish non-resident income tax on rental earnings. At Finest Rentals, we believe...

Do Tourist Licences Transfer to New Owners on Property Sale? New Ruling Offers Clarity

In a positive move that clarifies a long-debated question around the short-term rental market in Andalusia, a department within Spain’s Ministry of Justice issued a ruling clarifying the fate of tourist licences when properties change hands. For property owners and buyers/investors, this decision ends some of the uncertainty around the recent legal and regulatory changes related to tourist...

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