If you own or manage a tourist rental property, it's essential to know the type of tourist license you hold and whether it requires renewal. Failure to renew within the required time frame may lead to the termination of your commercialisation rights. Below is a guide to help you understand the different types of tourist licenses and their renewal requirements.
VT (Vivienda Turística) licenses do not require renewal at any time.
These licenses were requested between March 31 and September 30, 2006, under the first transitional provision of Law 2/2005.
Property type: Single-family homes.
Renewal requirement: Every six years.
Renewal application deadline: Two months before expiration.
Legal basis: Article 12 of Law 2/2005, and the twenty-first additional provision of Law 8/2012.
These licenses were requested between July 22, 2012, and July 31, 2017.
Renewal requirement: No renewal necessary.
These licenses were obtained through the Consorcio Bolsa de Alojamientos Turísticos (CBAT) and include various property types:
Renewal requirement: No renewal necessary.
Renewal requirement: Every five years.
Applicable to: Both single-family and multi-family homes.
Renewal requirement: Every five years.
Renewal application deadline: One month before expiration.
Legal basis: Article 50.3 of Law 8/2012.
ETV/60 limitation: Maximum commercialisation of 60 days per year.
Consorci Borsa d'Allotjaments Turístics The Consorcio Bolsa de Alojamientos Turísticos is a non-profit public entity under the Consell de Mallorca. It manages the tourism accommodation quota as per the current tourism law of the Balearic Islands.
The Consorcio sells or reserves tourist spots for tourism establishments or residential homes intended for tourism commercialisation.
The revenue generated from this management is exclusively allocated to rehabilitating tourist areas, incentivising the conversion of outdated tourist accommodations into social, cultural, educational, recreational, or sports projects, and directly or indirectly promoting activities that enhance the competitiveness, diversification, and seasonality reduction of Mallorca's tourism sector. It also develops projects to improve the quality of tourism offerings.
If your license requires renewal, make sure to adhere to the specific deadlines to avoid losing your commercialization rights. Check your license type and apply for renewal within the stipulated period to ensure continued legal operation of your tourist rental property.