Anyone renting out a room, holiday cottage, campsite or hotel in Wales will soon have to register their property with the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA).

The new legal requirment, set to come into effect in autumn 2026, applies to all paid visitor accommodation - whether it is let for a single night, occasionally, seasonally, or year-round. It covers everything from spare rooms in private homes to professional hotels.

The Welsh Government says the registration scheme aims to give a clearer picture of accommodation across Wales and support councils that may introduce a Visitor Levy. Providers who fail to register could face penalties.

Rebecca Godfrey, Welsh Revenue Authority Chief Executive, said: “If you take bookings for overnight stays in Wales, you'll need to register with us. We want to make this process as straightforward as possible, and we're here to support accommodation providers to register correctly and on time.

“We'll be publishing further guidance before registration opens in autumn 2026. In the meantime, I'd encourage providers to visit the accommodation registration website to find out what to expect and sign up for updates.”

When registration opens, accommodation providers will be asked to supply details including their contact information, the address and type of accommodation, how many guests the property can accommodate, and the periods when it is usually available for bookings.