From 2027, Slovak hosts on Airbnb, Booking and similar platforms get a new obligation: registration in a national short-term rental register, with a registration number per accommodation unit. Without it, platforms simply will not publish the listing.
Where the obligation comes from
The basis is Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 of 11 April 2024 on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rental services. Its goal is to fix the lack of reliable data about the segment — the host’s identity, where the service is offered, and for how long — so that public authorities can make evidence-based decisions, for instance on housing availability.
Slovakia has adopted its national implementation: the president signed the act on the register of short-term rental accommodation units on 11 June 2026.
Who administers the register
The register, as a public-administration information system, will be administered and operated by the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of the Slovak Republic.
Who it applies to
The duty covers all hosts offering accommodation via online platforms — whether a private individual, a sole trader or a company, and regardless of the number of units offered. One occasionally rented apartment is subject to the same registration duty as a portfolio of properties.
When it takes effect
Transparency is warranted here: available sources differ slightly on the exact date.
- Existing hosts (offering accommodation as of 31 December 2026) must register by 28 February 2027.
- Sanctions apply from 1 March 2027, per one source.
- The registration duty toward platforms is effective from 1 January 2027, per another source.
As this is recently passed legislation, verify the exact dates in the Collection of Laws closer to the deadline rather than relying solely on this summary.
What a host must do
- Register in the register before offering accommodation via an online platform (existing listings: by the set deadline).
- State the assigned registration number in the listing — platforms will verify it before publishing.
- Report data changes within 30 days of their occurrence.
- De-register a unit within 30 days of permanently ceasing operation.
Penalties
The reported fine ranges vary slightly between sources — not unusual for freshly passed legislation; exact amounts will firm up once the full text is published in the Collection of Laws:
| Entity | Fine |
|---|---|
| Private individual (non-business) | €100–1,000 (up to €2,000 for repeat offences within 5 years) |
| Business / legal entity | roughly €1,000–5,000 (exact range differs between sources) |
| Online platform | €3,000–30,000 |
What it means alongside existing obligations
The short-term rental register does not replace any existing obligation — it is an additional one, alongside police reporting and the accommodation tax. See the complete overview of host obligations.
How to prepare now
Since the register is not yet operational, the actual registration process cannot be completed yet. We recommend:
- following official announcements from the Ministry of Tourism and Sport,
- keeping a ready overview of all your accommodation units and their platforms,
- not underestimating the 28 February 2027 deadline for existing hosts — with several units, the paperwork may take longer than it seems.
We will update this article as soon as the register launches and the exact registration process can be verified.
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Frequently asked questions
When exactly does the registration duty take effect?
The president signed the act on 11 June 2026. Available sources differ slightly on the exact effective date — TERAZ.sk reports 1 March 2027 (when sanctions also begin), while Prosman & Pavlovič cites 1 January 2027 as the date from which platforms stop accepting listings without a registration number. Existing hosts must be registered by 28 February 2027. Verify the exact date in the Collection of Laws closer to the deadline, as this is freshly passed legislation.
Who administers the register?
The Ministry of Tourism and Sport of the Slovak Republic, as the register's administrator and operator.
Do I have to register even for one occasionally rented apartment?
Yes. The duty covers all hosts offering accommodation via online platforms regardless of legal form — private individuals, sole traders and companies — and regardless of whether it is one apartment or several units.
What happens if I don't register?
From the effective date, platforms verify the registration number before publishing a listing — without one, your apartment gets no bookings through the platform. Offering accommodation without a valid registration will also be sanctionable.
What are the fines?
Per available sources: private individuals €100–1,000 (up to €2,000 for repeat offences within 5 years); for businesses the reported ranges vary slightly between sources (roughly €1,000–5,000); online platforms €3,000–30,000. As these are secondary summaries of freshly passed law, verify the exact amounts in the published text in the Collection of Laws.
Does this replace police reporting or the accommodation tax?
No. It is a separate, additional obligation — nothing changes about reporting foreign guests to the Foreigners Police or the local accommodation tax. The register covers national-level registration of short-term rental units, not guest reporting or local taxes.
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This page is provided for general information and is not legal or tax advice. Rates, deadlines and exemptions are set by law and municipal ordinances and can change — always verify current requirements with your municipality or a qualified advisor.