How to Obtain a Tourist Licence (Murcia Community)

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Do you own a property in Murcia which you rent out? Do you have your correct licence in place? Do you want to obtain a tourist licence in Murcia?

You are in the right place and you should do it now. There was a time when you could rent your Spanish property and never have to worry about any repercussions.

That ship has sailed and in 2020 having your property rental licence, (tourism licence), being legal/insured and paying the correct amount of tax is high on our clients list of important tasks.

Why do I need a Tourism Licence?

We want you to avoid a fine if you are thinking of renting your property (oralready are renting) and we can help.

The process in Murcia region right now is quick. There are bottlenecks all over the country trying to process applications (not here!) so our advice isto get the process started immediately.

We can’t say how long it will take for the process in Murcia too to become long and painfully slow. The process changed overnight in Alicante recently as an example.

Here in Spanish solutions, especially since opening our new office on the Murcia / Alicante border town of Pilar De La Horadada, we are receiving anumber of enquiries about registering a property in the Murcia Com-munity.

Why use Spanish Solutions services?

We wish to provide our clients with some information about obtain a Tourist Licence.

Some of these clients used Spanish Solutions for conveyancing, some did not as they didn’t know we existed. It is not too late to become a client however and we will help you regardless.

As Tourism Licences are a complex matter, we are setting the informationout as clearly as possible.

Please send any documents and requests to Ana to proceed.

Tourist Licence RegistrationWe require:

  • PASSPORT (copy)
  • NIE Number (copy)
  • Council tax bill (copy)
  • LIABILITY INSURANCE
  • NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND BEDS (Maximum occupation)
  • APPLICATION FORM SIGNED (original signature is required)

Signs: Tourist Licence plate in Murcia

After you get the registration number you must install a sign close to the front door of your property.

It shows your registration number on it. We can also help to get the Tourist Licence Murcia sign.

Tourist Licence plate in Murcia

Tourist Guests registration in Murcia

Please remember we can of course do this for you too.

The process is that when you start renting out your apartment in Spain you must report the guests’ personal data to the Police.

You or your representatives need to go to the nearest Police station “Guardia Civil”. Here you can get access to the relevant website. You will be assigned a username and password to access online where you will fill the information.

Rental Tax in Murcia – Spain

When you rent out your property being non resident in Spain you have to pay a rental tax every quarter, in January, April, July and October. If you only rent out the property short term you will have to submit the form in the corresponding quarter.

To calculate the tax it is needed the following information:

  • Copy NIE of any of the owners
  • A copy of the rental contract (in the case it is long term rental)
  • Rental dates
  • Money receivedProperty expenses:
  • Council tax(copy of the bill)
  • Community fee
  • House insurance.

Our fees per person and for a couple are as follows:

ONE QUARTER: €100 (VAT included)

FULL YEAR: €300 (VAT included)

In case you pay for the whole year, this fee includes the non resident tax fee for the following year.

If you pay rental tax in 2019, next year 2020 when we calculate your non resident tax we will deduct the days you have rented out and calculate the non resident tax for the rest of the days.

This is all quite confusing but we can help you through the process.

We know there are people offering cheaper services. These people are not qualified to do so. We know how long the process takes, what is involved in doing it correctly and what do our clients really need.

You can of course compare our service to that of others- We encourage our clients to so. Just to reiterate- this is not easy, and you need to do it correctly. You wouldn’t go to Dentist who knows quite a bit about teeth, you ́’ll go to the guy or gal who knows it all. Think the same way with yourrental property in Spain!!

Please note this information is current at the time of posting.

56 Comments

  • Susan Gartside

    Good Morning,
    I have a rental company. I have had the properties inspected by the Tourist Board and all have passed. I now need to buy the plates. Can I purchase them from you please? If so, how do I proceed. Kind Regards. Susan Gartside

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Susan,

      Thank you for your enquiry, yes of course we can help no problem. We will contact you directly to get the ball rolling.

      We look forward to speaking with you.
      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Maria

    Good afternoon, for non-residents, can mortgage fees be included as propertu expenses and deducted from the income received through short-term rentals?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Evening Maria ,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      The mortgage payments would not be offset against the rental income, we are sorry.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Daniel Bourne

    Hi, I need to obtain a Tourist Licence. & then submit the quarterly tax returns. Can you assist & what is the cost please

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Evening Daniel,

      Spanish Solutions can help you with the tourist licence and rental tax return for sure. Please see a link below, to our blog discussing the rental tax return:

      https://www.spanishsolutions.net/blog/property-in-spain/tax-on-rental-income-in-spain-2/

      We will contact you directly, to discuss this and the tourist licence. When we know the exact location of your property we can confirm the correct process.

      We look forward to speaking with you.
      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • John Mckim

    I have let my property with an agent last year.but decided yo let ourselves.He said he would change to our name for €250 euros.Is this expensive or should I get a new one from you.

    • Ian C.

      Hello John,

      Good to hear from you.
      Renting your property yourself in Spain, privately, is a terrible idea. Do you live here in Spain? Do you have someone who can inspect the property?
      What about the contract- Has a law office drawn it up? Do you have a deposit? Are you insured? where are you getting tenants? Is the inventory signed by both parties?
      Are the licences in place?
      Are you declaring your tax in spain?
      There are so many things that can go wrong when you rent at all, however renting privately unless you have a really good fiscal/legal team advising you in not a good idea at all.

      I’d say 90% of private deals fall apart when there is not a formal agreement in place with someone here on the ground in Spain who knows how to enforce it.
      250 euro for a property management company, if they are legal, you’ve seen references and they know what they are doing is very reasonable. I would be concerned why they are only charging 250 euro though?
      Do they know the answers to the questions above?
      You need to be careful.
      Do you want a few recommendations to rental and property management firms we work with?

      kind regards,

      ian

  • janet casserley

    I have a property in pilar de horardada (new build) and have been trying for 18 months to obtain tourist licence are they being issued and can you help?

    • Ian C.

      Hello Janet,

      We really dislike saying no but currently, we cannot get you a tourist licence in Pilar de la Horadada. We have friends in the town hall and they can’t even help.
      Our architect, Antonio is from Pilar de La Horadada and he assured me today that as soon as the rules change he will get cracking on it.
      The town hall is pretty open to ideas to improve the town and I spoke to the mayor directly a few months back- they need tourists and I think they understand their importance to the local economy.
      Fingers crossed we don’t have much longer to wait.

      Best wishes,

      Ian

  • Denise Higgins

    I would like to know how to obtain a holiday let licence.

    • Jane

      Hi Denise

      I have sent you an e mail with our details for you to contact us and we will talk you through the process.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Loraine Marshall

    I’m resident here in Cartagena I am looking at applying to start a business offering an exclusive retreat for women. B & B style accommodation with activities.
    What type of licence would I need? Would I need any other licence for live music evenings?
    What about hygiene certificates when serving breakfasts?
    What about paying taxes as a resident business owner?
    Is this something you can help with?

    • Jane

      Hi Loraine

      Yes we can assist Ana will mail you directly with the answers.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Danny

    Hi is there any changes for getting a tourist license in pilar Horadada TIA.

    • Jane

      Hi Danny

      Can you explain what you mean by changes? Please contact if you wish us to assist you with obtaining the licence.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Helen Margaret Llewellyn

    I’m a resident in Spain, I live in Almeria province but am interested in having a rental property (short term holiday rentals) in Caravaca de La Cruz.

    What will the cost be to get the licence, is the tax just income tax? Are there any requirements for properties?

    • Jane

      Hi Helen

      One of the team will be in touch with you direct to answer your questions.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Garry Baker

    Good Morning we have property and land in Jumilla . We are looking to start a Yurt/ camping site . Will i need a tourist licence.

    • Jane

      Hi Garry

      It is not a tourist licence it would be starting a company. In the first instance before you engage a fiscal advisor you should go to your local Town Hall and check if this land would be approved for a camp site.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Shaneen

    I have an apartment on Hacienda Riquelme, Sucina, Murcia 30590.
    We are considering renting it but not sure.
    Can we get a tourist license in case we decide to rent without doing anything else at this stage?
    How much would this cost?

    • Tracie Miles

      Good afternoon Shaneen
      Can you please provide us with the Catastral Reference of the property and we can then provide you with a quotation. Thank you.
      Kind regards
      Tracie

  • Simon Kruyswijk

    I have a property in Lo Pagan that I wish to start renting towards the back end of this year. I need to replace some windows and install sir conditioning. Can I start the license process now or do I need to wait until it is ready for inspection / renting?

    • Jane

      Hi Simon

      You could submit the application then push the appointment back if work not finished. Please contact us if you wish us to assist with your application.

      Kind Regards

      Jane

  • Louise

    Hi,
    I own and live in my property in the outskirts of Cartagena. My property includes a one bedroom annex that I would like to rent out for short term holidays. Can you help me get the necessary paperwork in place? Thanks

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Louise,

      Thank you for your reply, we can help you with the tourist licence for Murcia, for sure.

      We will contact you directly to get the ball rolling. We look forward to speaking with you.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Thomas Linder

    Hi there,

    Is the city of Cartagena still giving out tourist licenses for airbnb-style short term rentals? I’m thinking of buying a place but I’d like to know it’s possible to rent it out when I’m not there. It’s an apartment on the first floor in the center of the city.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Afternoon Thomas,

      Thank you for your enquiry.

      If you are purchasing a property specifically for rental purposes, we would definitely recommend that the tourist licence is possible before paying any deposit or signing any purchase contract.

      We would be delighted to help you with this and also the conveyancing if needed. We will contact you directly to discuss this matter further.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Robbie Burns

    Hi, my partner and I are in the process of completing the purchase of an apartment on La Torre Golf, Roldan, Murcia. We would like to rent it out on short term deals. Would you be able to assist with obtaining the tourist licence and quarterly tax declarations? Many thanks

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Robbie,

      Congratulations on your property purchase.

      We have received your enquiry via email also and have replied directly to you today.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Maxine Milton

    I need assistance with a tourist licence for my property in Los Nietos. Can you help. Many thanks Maxine

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Maxine,

      We received your enquiry via email also and have replied vis this channel.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Harry Smith

    Hi, We have recently purchased an apartment in Los Alcazares which already has a tourist licence in place but in the names of the vendors. What is necessary to transfer this licence to my name in order that we can rent it, we have already had several enquiries?
    The property has already been inspected and passed for the previous owners and has the tourist licence plaque in place.
    I will be in Spain from the 19th until the 29th and would really like to get this sorted then if at all possible.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Harry,

      The property can be rented out while the name change is taking place as the licence is for the property itself. We will contact you directly to discuss the requirements for this.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Steve

    Hi, I am considering renting my house out in Torre de la Horadada. I understand there have been issues getting tourist licences from the Town hall. Is this still an issue?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Steve,

      As far as we know the town hall in Torre de la Horadada are now issuing the compatability report, which is the first part of the tourist licence and you can now obtain the tourist licence. Should you need any assistance with this, please do not hesitate to contact us.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Jozsef Szarkandi

    Dear Team,

    I am interested in buying an apartment that is in Las Lomas Villas, La Manga CLub, tourist apartments.
    The will have a new management company managing the entire community and I am worried that the can request the apartments to be submitted 10 months for them to rent out. We would like to use the apartment for vacations for 3-4 months a year.

    Can a management company have such a demand?

    Another question is: Is it a requirement to have fire blankets and smoke detectors in touristic apartments or only an extinguisher.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Good Morning Jozsef,

      Thank you for your enquiry, exciting times ahead for you.

      You may be able to opt out of using the management company and appoint your own, it would be best to check this before signing any contracts or paying any deposit. If you agree to the terms and conditions set out by the management company and sign the contract you will be tied to their requirements on how many months the property can be rented out for.

      In regards to the tourist licence, only a fire extinguisher is required for the purpose of the tourist licence application. We can help you with the tourist licence if needed.

      Should you need any assistance with the legal work, checking the purchase contracts are in your favour, or even looking for a more suitable property, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be delighted to help you.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Ian Baxter

    Hi there. I have a 3 bed property in La Manga Club and need to understand what the potential fine would be if I were to rent my property and did not have a Tourist Certificate. Please could you let me know. Thanks.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Ian,

      The fines can be up to 10.000€, each situation would be reviewed on its own merit.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Ian Baxter

    Hi there – here is my second question. If I live in the UK and am a UK citizen and own a property in Spain which I rent out, what expenses can be set against rental income? I am thinking that when a renter is renting the villa, the following would be deductible for the number of days the property is rented: Electricity used, Bed linen supply and cleaning, General Cleaning, prorata Insurance, community and maintenance fees and any other associated costs ie maintenance to ensure villa is fully operational for the use of a renter or repairs. Please let me know. Thanks.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Ian,

      Since the UK have left the EU, UK tax residents can not deduct anything from their Spanish rental income and to make matters worse the tax is now 24%. We hope this information helps your make your decision.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Delilah

    I need as­sist­ance with a tour­ist li­cence for my prop­erty in Las terrasas de la torre. Can you help? Thanks

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Delilah,

      We would be delighted to help you with your tourist licence, we will contact you directly to discuss this matter further.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Dany B

    We have a small studio apartment in Santiago de la Ribera, it consists of a room and bathroom with a kitchenette, total space about 18sqm. However it has communal use of the roof and launderette on the roof . Is it possible to get a tourist license for our studio?

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Dany,

      The requirements for the Murcia tourist licence are:

      – It has to have a living-dining room, kitchen and at least one bathroom

      – The single bedrooms have to measure a minimum of 6 sqm.

      – The double bedrooms have to measure a minimum of 8 sqm.

      – The number of convertible beds cannot exceed a 50% of the number of normal beds.

      – House insurance with public liability for a minimum of 300000€ coverage (We can arrange a quote for liability insurance, should you wish)

      – Fire extinguisher

      – First Aids box

      If your property meets the above requirements, there is no reason why the tourist licence can not be obtained. Should you need any assistance with this please do not hesitate to contact us.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Simon

    I am thinking of renting my property in Lo Pagan in the future. Can I obtain a licence now? However, I do not want to do this if this will cause mandatory tax returns as I will not be renting for a year or 2. I am non resident.

    • Nicola Ryan

      Morning Simon,

      Yes, you can apply for the tourist licence just now and rent the property out when you decide to. The rental tax would be declared when you have rentals and are receiving money. We will contact you directly to discuss this matter further.

      Kind regards
      Nicola

  • Dianna Brennan

    I recently purchased a 3 bedroom apartment in Cala Flores. I obtained a tourist license but have not rented it out yet. I live in California full time and would like to rent it out 10 months per year. First rental will be in July, but I am totally confused with taxes in Spain. Are you able to assist? Rental taxes, purchase of home taxes, etc

    • Tracie Miles

      Good afternoon Dianna, thak you for contacting us. We can help you with your taxes for sure, so I will ask my colleague Ana to contact you direct regarding this.

  • Steve

    Hi,
    Would you please contact me with a price forb2 tourist licences and the yearly tax returns?

    Thanks

  • Irene johnson

    We have lIved on Spain for more than 10 years and have been residents long before Brexit. I am a fiscal resident too. We are now of an age where the summers are too much for me. My daughter has purchased a caravan that we will use for 3 months each summer. We are considering letting friends and family use our home in Spain during that 4 months. We would only ask them to pay the electricity bills for Thier stay would we need a licence or have to declare this arrangement to anyone??

    • Nicola Ryan

      Morning Irene,

      If you are receiving a rental income, you will need a tourist licence and pay tax on the income. We can help you with the tourist licence and tax return, if needed. We hope this helps.

      Nicola

  • Stephen

    Hi,

    Is there any way to register guests into a holiday rental remotely? Property is in Santa Rosalia

    • Nicola Ryan

      Thank you for your enquiry Stephen.

      In the Valencian Community, you register the guests staying at the property online with the Guardia Civil. You need to register with the Guardia Civil to get the login details. We are unsure if this would be the same method in the Malaga province. A local gestor or solicitor may be able to confirm or you could contact your local Guardia Civil. We hope this helps.

      Nicola

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