Catalonia amends the tourist tax and creates a municipal fee for its management and collection
23 Mar 2026
Effective: 06 Mar 2026
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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.
Detailed analysis
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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…
Full official title
Ley 2/2026, de 6 de marzo, de modificación del impuesto sobre las estancias en establecimientos turísticos y de creación de la tasa por el servicio de gestión y recaudación del recargo municipal del impuesto.