Poland mandates short-term rental registration and business activity for high earners, aligning with EU rules to boost safety and control.
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The Polish Ministry of Sport and Tourism is finalizing regulations for short-term rental markets, introducing mandatory property registration which will require owners to display a unique number on booking platforms. This aims to help identify owners when residents file complaints and to increase tourist safety and comfort. These measures are driven by EU regulations, giving member states until March 2026 to comply; some local authorities like Gdaลsk already enforce such registries, with non-declaration potentially violating hotel service laws. Furthermore, the Ministry intends for individuals earning over 3,000 PLN monthly from short-term rentals to register as a business, which will be determined through inspections.
The text also discusses various international approaches: Greece continues to see growth in short-term rentals despite increased safety and quality requirements with associated penalties; Athens has banned new registrations in certain areas due to overcrowding; Spain is considering a higher VAT on short-term rentals and implemented mandatory tourist apartment registration, requiring approval from three-fifths of condominium owners for such activities. Currently, in some contexts, short-term rental income is taxed differently depending on whether it’s considered supplementary income or a business, with various tax rates applicable under different regimes.
