Taxes on a Tourist Apartment and Waste Fees: What You Need to Know
Do you feel like fixed costs are eating into your Airbnb profits? Discover the management service that saves you on taxes and pays your fees in Torremolinos.
Owning a Tourist-Use Property (VFT) in La Carihuela or El Bajondillo is an excellent business, but it comes with a backpack full of tax obligations and constant changes to the current vacation rental regulations in Torremolinos. Many owners are surprised to see how net profits shrink after paying personal income tax, property tax (IBI), and above all, the steep Industrial Waste Fee that town halls apply to tourist accommodations.
In Torremolinos, the waste bill for a vacation property can run to several hundred euros a year, becoming a fixed expense that really stings. Add to that the complexity of correctly declaring income to avoid possible fines for not registering a tourist apartment in Andalusia and the pressure from the tax office, and self-management becomes a heavy burden.
The Solution: Maximum Profitability with Zero Fixed Costs
At Torremolinos Gestión Vacacional we’ve designed a business model where we invest in your success. We’ve spent over 7 years optimizing real estate assets on the Costa del Sol, and we know every euro counts.
🎁 OUR GIFT: We pay your Waste Tax
If you entrust us with the full management of your property in Torremolinos, we’ll cover your annual Waste bill (up to €500).
- Transparent 15% Commission: No sign-up fees or monthly charges. A fixed percentage of what you actually earn.
- Free Advice and Paperwork: We act as a free registration agency for your tourist apartment. We handle your registration with the Junta de Andalucía and obtain your NRUA Property Registry code at no cost.
- Tax Transparency (Icnea): Through our Owner Portal, you’ll have all invoices and statements ready so your tax return is simple and error-free.
- 10-Minute Logistics: We physically look after your home so it doesn’t lose value, keeping your investment safe for the long term.
Tax and Operating Framework for VFTs in Andalusia
Operating a Tourist-Use Dwelling (VUT) in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia carries specific tax obligations that differ from conventional urban leasing. Income generated is taxed under personal income tax as income from real estate capital, allowing the deduction of expenses necessary to generate that income (property tax, community fees, insurance, and the agency’s own management commission). It’s worth noting that, under current regulations, these activities are exempt from VAT as long as no additional hospitality-type services are provided (catering, permanent physical reception, or laundry during the stay). However, municipal tax pressure shows up in solid urban waste fees, which in high tourist-density municipalities like Torremolinos are reclassified as industrial rates. Integrating professional PMS software (such as Icnea) ensures the financial traceability essential for compliance with Form 179 and correctly obtaining the NRUA, safeguarding the viability of Revenue Management in the face of future tax or tourism inspections.
A comprehensive service that multiplies your money
We don’t just save you the waste tax; we offer you the most robust service package in Torremolinos:
🎁 Waste Tax Paid
You provide the property, we pay Torremolinos’ municipal waste bill (up to €500).
Free NRUA and VFT Registration
We handle all the legal requirements. We process your license and property registration at no management cost.
Our Own Industrial Laundry
We control the quality and disinfection of your linens at our own facilities in Torremolinos.
Welcome Kits Included
We ensure the best reviews by gifting premium bathroom and kitchen amenities to every guest.
Frequently asked questions about taxes and fees
How does the waste tax payment promotion work?
It’s very simple: if you sign up with us for full management of your apartment in Torremolinos, we take care of paying your annual waste bill (up to a maximum of €500). It’s our way of welcoming you and making sure your profit is as high as possible from the very first year.
Do I have to pay VAT on my vacation rental income?
In Spain, renting out tourist-use properties is exempt from VAT as long as no hotel-industry-type services are provided during the guest’s stay (such as daily cleaning or changing sheets while the guest is present). We manage the service so that you meet this condition and save that 10% VAT.
Can I deduct your 15% commission on my tax return?
Yes, of course. Our management service invoice is 100% deductible as an expense necessary to generate real estate capital income. This reduces your tax base and, therefore, you pay less to the tax office.
Other recommended guides on taxation and regulations
Current vacation rental regulations in Torremolinos
Stay up to date with the latest requirements of Decree 31/2024 from the Junta de Andalucía so you don’t lose your license.
Free registration agency for your tourist apartment
Find out how we handle all the paperwork for your legal registration and Property Registry filing at no extra cost.
Fines for not registering a tourist apartment
Learn about the impact of fines of up to €150,000 and how to protect your property by operating 100% within the law.
Earn more, pay less in fees
Let us take care of the waste, the legal paperwork, and the full management of your home in Torremolinos. Enjoy real 15% profitability with no minimum term. Message us on WhatsApp.
Torremolinos Gestión Vacacional | C. Campillos, 10, 29620 Torremolinos