Catalonia amends the tourist tax and creates a municipal fee for its management and collection
23 Mar 2026Effective: 06 Mar 2026297 views
Who is affected:
Tourist establishments in Catalonia: hotels, apartments, campings and rural accommodations
Summary
The tax on stays in tourist accommodations in Catalonia is updated and a new fee is created to cover the management costs of the municipal surcharge.
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Ley 2/2026 amends the Catalan tax on stays in tourist establishments, updating its structure and applicable rates. It also creates a specific fee to fund the management and collection service of the municipal surcharge linked to said tax. Tourist establishments must adapt to the new tax rates and formal obligations. Mu…
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