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/Statement of compliance
Basic information on the procedure.
/ Object
/ Basic information
Steps to follow in the procedure:
- Before you start, please read the General Decalogue and, if you are opening a business, the Decalogue for economic activities. It is also important to know if the works you are going to carry out are included in the statement of compliance regime, if the economic activity you intend to carry is suitable for the premises, and to ask for previous licenses and the plans of the premises, among other things.
Decálogo general (General decalogue)
Decálogo DR actividades (Decalogue for economic activities). - Fill out the self-assessment form for the urban services fee and make the payment using one of the established methods (the electronic platform includes the self-assessment form and a set of instructions on how to complete it and send payment). In the case of construction works, you will also be required to pay the Construction, Installations, and Works Tax (ICIO) and any other applicable taxes.
- Submit the application together with the relevant documentation. You can review the necessary documents in the “Documentation” tab of the City Council electronic platform.
- Submit the statement of compliance through the electronic platform or, if applicable, in person. It is essential to have an electronic identification and signature system.
- The urban statement of compliance takes effect upon submission, as long as you’ve provided all required documentation and met the necessary criteria. The City Council or Collaborating Urban Development Entities, if applicable, may perform checks and inspections.
/ Links to the municipal areas and institutions in charge of the procedure
According to their area of expertise:
Department of Urban Development, Environment, and Mobility;
Activities Agency;
Municipal District Boards
/ Approximate costs
- The amount of the urban planning services fee depends on the type of activity being performed.
- If you undertake construction works, you will be required to pay the Construction, Installations, and Works Tax (ICIO). The provisional rate is 4% of the estimated construction budget payable thorugh self-assessment, while the final payment is based on the actual cost of the works.
- Payment of other taxes, if applicable.
/ Resolution period
The statement of compliance takes effect upon submission, as long as you have provided all required documentation and met the necessary criteria.
/ Professional knowledge required
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/ Where and how to submit documentation
- Online: fill out the “Declaración responsable urbanística” statement of compliance form on the electronic platform of Madrid City council.
- In person: at the offices of the Government Department for Urban Development, Environment and Mobility, Activities Agency or Municipal District Boards, depending on their areas of expertise.
/ Modalities
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/ Type of procedure
Registering an activity| | | | City Council | | | Urban planning | | | Statement of compliance |
/ Related procedures
/ Version and date of the last update
Version | 1.0 | Date | September 2023 |
Necessary documents to initiate the application process.
/ Basic documentation
You can view the required documentation in the “Documentation” tab of the electronic platform of the Madrid City Council
Key regulatory provisions.
/ Legal basis
Art. 26 to 33 | | Ordinance 6/2022, of 26 April, on Urban Planning Licences and Statements of Compliance of Madrid City Council |
Full text | | Regulation 7/2022, of 26 April, of the Regime of Collaborating Urban Development Entities |
Full text | | Law 2/2012, of 12 June, on the Revitalization of Commercial Activity in the Community of Madrid |
Full text | | Law 12/2012, of 26 December, on Urgent Measures for the Liberalization of Commerce and Certain Services |
Full text | | Law 17/1997, of 4 July, on Public Entertainments and Recreational Activities |
Full text | | Law 9/2001, of 17 July, on the Land of the Community of Madrid (Official State Bulletin no. 245, of 12/10/2001) |
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Information and services
- / Municipal Licensing System (SLIM)
- / The Licenses and Urban Planning Files Consultation System (CONEX)
- / Virtual Licensing Assistant
- / Information request
- / Collaborating Urban Development Entities (ECU)
- / Common urban planning consultation
- / Special urban planning consultation
- / Advanced Personalized Urban Planning Consulting System (AUPA)
- / Feasibility report
- / Responsible declaration for first occupancy and operation
- / First occupancy and operation urban license
- / Statement of compliance
- / Basic licence
- / Urban planning licence
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