A VAT hike, an end to rental loopholes, stricter anti-fraud measures, tax incentives and more - the Spanish government is preparing legislation for July 2026 which will have a big impact on the owners of tourist accommodation in Spain.
Conor Faulkner - conor.faulkner@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 2 Jul 2026 13:36 CET
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Tourists in the fishing village of Binibeca on Menorca, one of Spain's Balearic Islands. (Photo by JAIME REINA / AFP)
A VAT hike, an end to rental loopholes, stricter anti-fraud measures, tax incentives and more - the Spanish government is preparing legislation for July 2026 which will have a big impact on the owners of tourist accommodation in Spain.
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