- SES Hospedajes Non-Compliance
Nature: Failure to register guests as required by national law (SES Hospedajes system).
Fine Amount: Up to €30,000 for serious breaches.
Not submitting guest data to authorities within the legal timeframe.
Providing incomplete, incorrect, or falsified guest information.
Failure to maintain required records or documentation.
- Property Licensing Violations
Nature: Renting out properties without the proper tourist license or failing to comply with regional licensing requirements.
Fine Amount: Varies by region, but can range from several thousand to tens of thousands of euros.
Operating holiday rentals without a valid tourist license.
Advertising unlicensed properties online.
Not displaying the license number as required.
- Digital Certificate Misuse or Fraud
Nature: Improper issuance or use of digital certificates for compliance purposes.
Fine Amount: Depends on the severity and intent; can be significant if fraud or willful misconduct is found.
Using forged or expired certificates.
Misrepresenting identity during the certificate issuance process.
- Data Privacy Violations
Nature: Mishandling of guest personal data (GDPR violations).
Fine Amount: Up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover (whichever is higher) for the most serious cases.
Failing to protect guest data.
Not processing data according to privacy policy or legal requirements.
Data breaches or unauthorized sharing of guest information.
- Tax and Fiscal Non-Compliance
Nature: Failure to register for or pay required taxes (e.g., Modelo 400 in the Canaries, tourist taxes).
Fine Amount: Varies by region and infraction; typically several hundred to several thousand euros per offense.
Not submitting required tax forms (e.g., Modelo 400).
Failure to collect or remit tourist taxes.
Providing false information on tax forms.
Insurance: Villa Check In provides public liability insurance covering up to €30,000 for SES Hospedajes non-compliance fines.
Responsibility: Fines may be levied against property owners, managers, or their agents depending on the nature of the breach.
Enforcement: Spanish authorities actively monitor compliance, especially for tourist-heavy regions.
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