The green tax is a tourist tax that is applied in several destinations with the aim of reducing environmental impact and raising awareness about responsible tourism . The collection of this tax is used for the conservation of various tourist destinations.
When is the Green tax applied?
The green tax is applied when making the reservation or check-in at the beginning of the stay in a tourist accommodation.
The surcharge for the tax to be paid at the time of booking the stay will depend on the tourist accommodation and the location. It must be taken into account that the Green tax includes 10% VAT .
In which autonomous communities is the Green Tax charged?
Currently, in Spain, the green tax is in force in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands , although there has recently been talk of its introduction in other Autonomous Communities such as Valencia, Seville or Malaga.
Green Tax in Mallorca and the Balearic Islands
- 5-star hotels and luxury accommodations: The total rate would be €4.
- 4-star hotels and accommodation of equivalent category: The total rate would be €3.
- 1, 2 and 3 star hotels: The rate would be €2.
- Tourist apartments with 4 keys and 4 superior keys: The total rate would be €4.
- Tourist apartments with 3 superior keys: The total rate would be €3
- Tourist apartments with 1,2 and 3 keys: The total rate would be €2
- Homes for tourist use: The total rate would be €2.
- Rural hotels and inland tourist accommodation: The total rate would be €2
- Hostels, pensions, inns and campsites: The total rate would be €1
- Hostels and refuges: The total rate would be €1
- Cruises: The total fare would be €2
Who does not pay green tax in Mallorca and the Balearic Islands?
- People 12 years old or younger.
- Stays subsidized by European social programs or from public administrations.
- Stays carried out due to force majeure, such as health reasons or accompanying health reasons. This type of stay must be justified.
Green Tax in Catalonia:
Green tax in Barcelona
- 5-star hotels and luxury accommodations : The general rate would be €3.5 + the town hall surcharge, which would be €2.75, so the total rate would be €6.25 .
- 4-star hotels and accommodation of equivalent category : The general rate would be €1.7 + the town hall surcharge, which would be €2.75, so the total rate would be €4.45 .
- Homes for tourist use : The general rate would be €2.25 + the town hall surcharge, which would be €2.75, so the total rate would be €5 .
- Rest of establishments : The general rate would be €1 + the town hall surcharge, which would be €2.75, so the total rate would be €3.75 .
- Cruises : The general rate for less than 12 hours would be €2 and for more than 12 hours it would be €3 + the town hall surcharge, which would be €2.75, so the total rate would be €4.75 or €5.75 depending on time .
Green tax rest of Catalonia:
- 5-star hotels and luxury accommodations : The total rate would be €3.
- 4-star hotels and accommodation of equivalent category : The total rate would be €1.20.
- Housing for tourist use : The total rate would be €1.
- Rest of establishments : The total rate would be €0.6.
- Cruises : The general rate for less than 12 hours would be €2 and for more than 12 hours it would be €3.
Who does not pay Green tax in Catalonia?
- People 12 years old or younger.
- Stays subsidized by European social programs or from public administrations.
- Stays carried out due to force majeure, such as health reasons or accompanying health reasons. This type of stay must be justified.
Frequently asked questions about the Green tax
Would there be penalties if the Green tax is not paid?
If the Green tax is not paid, the penalties would be economic. Depending on the severity of the violation, the fine will be higher .
The tourist tax or Green tax is an obligation of the holiday accommodations, which are responsible for its compliance.
Could the calculation of the Green tax be automated when making the reservation?
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How should the Green tax be settled?
The settlement of this tax is carried out by the tax agency , which is in charge of receiving it. It must be settled before the established deadline.
