VUT Licence in Torrox —
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🆕 Creating a new VUT licence in Torrox

In Andalusia, properties rented to tourists for less than 2 months are officially called VUT (Vivienda con Fines Turísticos) — commonly known as VUT. Without this status, you cannot legally host guests through Airbnb, Booking or any other platform.

The 8-step creation process

1. 1
   Owners' community check Since 03/04/2025, any new licence requires authorisation from the owners' community (3/5 majority vote). We analyse your by-laws and meeting minutes to determine whether this is required and how to obtain it.
2. 2
   Planning and municipal verification Compatibility with Torrox's urban development plan (PGOU) and local ordinances (noise, waste, access, moratoriums, zone quotas). We identify potential obstacles before starting.
3. 3
   Technical preparation of the property Habitability, ventilation, bedroom blackout blinds, air conditioning, safety equipment (smoke detectors, first aid kit, fire extinguisher). We provide a personalised compliance checklist.
4. 4
   Designation of the operating company Mandatory since 2024: the Responsible Declaration must identify the company or individual responsible for check-in, key handover, cleaning and 24/7 assistance. Conciergerie Del Mar can be designated as your operator.
5. 5
   Responsible Declaration (Junta de Andalucía) Online filing identifying the licence holder and operating company. Your VUT number (format VFT/MA/XXXXX) is assigned on submission — you can start welcoming guests immediately.
6. 6
   SES.HOSPEDAJES registration Mandatory since 02/12/2024. Account creation, identity verification, user configuration. This Civil Guard system records all guests within 24 hours of their arrival.
7. 7
   NRA registration at the Land Registry Mandatory since 01/07/2025 for any tourist rental or advertising. We file the application with your property's CRU/IDUFIR and follow up until registration is confirmed.
8. 8
   Go live & ongoing compliance Your VUT and NRA numbers are displayed on all listings. Guest declaration management, regulatory update monitoring, annual compliance audit included in our management plans.

🔄 Change of VUT licence ownership

Are you buying a property with an existing VUT licence, or selling yours? A change of ownership is a specific procedure that must be anticipated before signing the notarial deed.

Applicable situations

• Purchase or sale of a property with an active VUT licence
• Inheritance or gift
• Dissolution of matrimonial property regime / divorce
• Judicial adjudication
• Change of operating company (new property manager)

Required documents

• DNI / NIE of the new owner and any co-owners
• Notarial deed + up-to-date land registry extract with CRU/IDUFIR
• Management contract with the new operator
• Power of attorney if a third party is acting on your behalf
• Proof of SES.HOSPEDAJES registration / update
• Owners' community authorisation (required since 03/04/2025)

Practical timelines

• Responsible Declaration: authorises on filing if no serious formal defect
• SES.HOSPEDAJES update: 1 to 7 days
• NRA (Land Registry): several weeks to months
• Community authorisation: 2 to 8 weeks depending on meeting schedule and quorum

🏛️ NRA & SES.HOSPEDAJES — The 2024–2025 obligations

NRA — Land Registry inscription

New since 1 July 2025, the NRA (Nota de Registro de Actividad turística) is an inscription of your property at the Land Registry as a tourist accommodation. Without an NRA, publishing your listing on Airbnb or Booking constitutes an infringement.

• Requires a land registry extract with the CRU/IDUFIR (unique cadastral identifier)
• Timeline: several weeks to months depending on the registry office
• Must be renewed upon change of owner or conditions

SES.HOSPEDAJES — Guest registration

Mandatory since 2 December 2024, this system managed by the Civil Guard and National Police requires transmitting each guest's data within 24 hours of their arrival. Name, surname, ID number, date of birth, nationality.

• Fine for non-registration: up to €30,000 per infringement
• Requires prior registration, identity verification and user configuration
• Conciergerie Del Mar handles this declaration for every stay within our management plans

✅ VUT owner checklist

Check your compliance before welcoming your first guest:

💬 Which procedure applies to you?

❓ Frequently asked questions

Does the VUT licence expire when the property is sold?

No. The VUT licence has a real character — it is tied to the property, not the person. A sale does not extinguish it, but the ownership change must be declared to the Junta and the SES/NRA updated.

Can I continue operating during a change of ownership?

Yes, generally. The filing receipt or electronic acknowledgement typically allows you to continue operations while the application is being processed. We verify this as a matter of course.

Is community authorisation required if my licence existed before 2025?

No, this obligation does not apply retroactively to licences legally established before 03/04/2025. It only applies to new licences and changes of ownership.

My property is under 25 m² — can I still get a VUT licence?

25 m² is the main criterion in Andalusia. Some administrations apply 39 m². Below that threshold, exceptions are theoretically possible. Contact us for a feasibility assessment.

I'm a non-resident based in France or the UK — can I still get a licence?

Absolutely. We assist non-resident owners in obtaining a Spanish NIE (essential prerequisite) and manage all procedures remotely if needed.