In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – Natalie Dowling breaks down DAC7 – the EU directive changing how short-term rental income is reported and taxed.

We cover:

- What DAC7 is and why it was introduced.

- How it affects hosts and property management companies.

- Who’s responsible for data collection and reporting.

- How to stay compliant — and what happens if you don’t.

- The real penalties for getting DAC7 wrong.

Many STR businesses are still in the dark about DAC7 – this episode gives you the clarity you need to stay ahead, stay compliant, and protect your business.

0:49 What is DAC7 and why was it introduced?

6:32 How DAC7 affects short-term rental hosts and property managers

8:02 The platform authority is responsible for reporting

8:30 How to collect data and report earnings 

11:10 Some companies are still in the dark about DAC7

12:24 Where property management companies can go for help

13:49 Where PMCs should start

15:49 Can an accountant deal with this?

17:21 The difference between personal and company set-ups on the OTAs like Airbnb and Booking.com

18:44 The potential penalties of not complying with DAC7

Blog post featuring key links: https://www.hostplanet.club/post/dac7-what-every-short-term-rental-business-needs-to-know

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Episode to check next: Welsh Holiday Let Owners Are Giving Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB-a8ZM5xWU

Host Planet Podcast is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

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