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Welsh Revenue Authority
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Welsh Revenue Authority

Welsh tax agency that runs The Register of paid overnight accommodation providers.

Paid overnight accommodation providers across Wales have until 31 March 2027 to join the Welsh Revenue Authority's new register, which opened on 1 October and applies whether or not a council levies the visitor charge.

Last refreshed: 3 October 2026

Key Question

Can the Welsh Revenue Authority run a register of every spare room?

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Background

The Welsh Revenue Authority is the tax agency of Wales. It collects the taxes devolved to Wales, land transaction tax and landfill disposals tax, and it runs The National register of paid overnight accommodation providers.

Registration opened on 1 October 2026, and providers have until 31 March 2027 to sign up with the authority. Spare rooms and campsites are included, and the obligation holds in council areas with or without the new visitor levy.

Wales will therefore hold a full record of paid overnight stays before England, whose own register slipped to March 2027 with fees and data fields still unconfirmed.

Common Questions
Who do I register with to let a room in Wales?
The Welsh Revenue Authority, by 31 March 2027.Source: Welsh Government
Is Wales' registration the same as the visitor levy?
No. Registration is separate from the Visitor Levy, which councils may start on 1 April or 1 October each year.Source: Welsh Government
What is the Welsh Revenue Authority?
The Welsh tax agency.