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/Basic licence

Art. 44 to 47 and 50 | Ordinance 6/2022, of April 26, on Urban Planning Licenses and Responsible Declarations of the City of Madrid
Full Text | Tax Ordinance Regulating the Rate for Urban Planning Services (October 6, 1989)
Full Text | Regulation 7/2022, of April 26, establishing the regime for Urban Planning Collaborating Entities (ECUs) for Verification, Inspection, and Control
Full Text | Law 2/2012, of June 12, on the Dynamization of Commercial Activity in the Community of Madrid
Full Text | Law 12/2012, of December 26, on Urgent Measures for the Liberalization of Commerce and Certain Services
Full Text | Law 17/1997, of July 4, on Public Shows and Recreational Activities
Full Text | Law 9/2001, of July 17, on Land in the Community of Madrid (BOE No. 245, October 12, 2001)
  • Directly with the City Hall
  • Through an Urban Planning Collaborating Entity (ECU)
Steps to follow:
  1. Verify Eligibility: Ensure your project requires a basic urban planning license.
  2. Complete the Self-Assessment: Fill out the self-assessment form for the urban planning service fee and make the payment. If applicable, also complete payments for the Tax on Construction, Installations, and Works (ICIO) and any other relevant taxes.
  3. Prepare Documentation: Collect all required documents, as detailed in the electronic submission system under the “Documentation” section.
    4. Importante: Since the basic license is a preliminary step before obtaining the Urban Planning License, all related documentation for the urban planning license must also be submitted with the application.
  4. Submit the Application: Submit your application electronically via the City Hall’s online portal or in person at the relevant municipal office. An electronic identification and signature system is required for online submission.
  5. Basic License Resolution: The City Hall will issue a decision within 1 month regarding the basic license, permitting the start of work under the specified conditions.
  6. Urban Planning License Resolution: After the basic license is granted, the urban planning license will be processed within 1 month. A technical and legal report will be reviewed, and the final decision will either approve or deny the license.

/ Key Contacts for Licensing Procedures

Depending on the specific process, responsibility may fall under:
The Urban Development Department, , The Activities Agency, or o Municipal District Boards.

/ Estimated costs

  • Urban Planning Service Fee: Varies depending on the type of urban action.
  • ICIO(Tax on Construction, Installations, and Works): Payment required if applicable.
  • Other Taxes: Any additional applicable taxes must also be paid.

/ Average processing time

Maximum time for basic license resolution: 1 month.

/ Submission Methods

  • Oline:Submit through the Municipal Licensing System (SLIM) on the City Hall’s electronic platform.
  • In-person:Submit at the appropriate municipal office or district.

/ Types and Modalities

The basic license procedure covers various responsible declarations for first occupation and operation, including:
  • Activity (Establishment)
  • Activity (Modification)
  • Activity (Works Only)
  • Residential

/ Related steps and procedures

Consult other procedures