Short-term rental regulations have tightened globally:
License Requirements by Country
Spain
**Required**: Yes, in most regions**Varies By**: Autonomous community**Popular Areas**: Very strict (Barcelona, Balearics)**Fines**: €30,000-600,000Portugal
**Required**: Alojamento Local license**Cost**: ~€200**Process**: Online registration**Restrictions**: Some Lisbon/Porto areas bannedItaly
**Required**: Varies by region/city**CIR Code**: Tourist rental code needed**Florence/Venice**: Very restricted**Fines**: €500-5,000+Greece
**Required**: Yes, since 2018**Registration**: Online via AAD platform**Cost**: Free**Fines**: €5,000+France
**Registration**: Required in many cities**Paris**: 120-day annual limit**Fines**: €50,000+Long-Term Rentals
Generally simpler:
Standard rental contractsNo tourist license neededTenant protections applyTax registration requiredKey Compliance Steps
Check local regulationsRegister with authoritiesDisplay license number on listings4. Pay tourism taxes
5. File tax returns
