How to respond to an inspection, sanction or cancellation of VUT

Published December 2025 · Reading time: 12 min · SALAMA LEGAL SLP · Jacob Salama, Lawyer ICAMALAGA 11.294

The moment a tourism inspection record, an initiation decision or a cancellation notice arrives is the most decisive of the entire procedure. The actions taken in the following hours determine the success of the defence. This is a step-by-step guide.

Step 1 — Identify the document

• Inspection record.
• Initiation decision of sanctioning procedure.
• Notice of opening of cancellation procedure.
• Precautionary measure (suspension, sealing).

Step 2 — Compute the deadline

• Allegations to the initiation decision: 10 days.
• Hierarchical appeal: 1 month.
• Reconsideration appeal: 1 month.
• Contentious-administrative appeal: 2 months.

Step 3 — Gather evidence

• Tourism Registry inscription certificate.
• Responsible declaration receipt.
• Operating-period communication receipt.
• Documentation of equipment (invoices, photographs).
• Contracts with guests and proofs of registration in SES.

Step 4 — Draft the allegations

Address each fact one by one. Distinguish facts from legal classification. Invoke proportionality, motivation and applicable rules. Propose witness and expert evidence if relevant.

Step 5 — Check lapsing and prescription

The first line of defence. If the procedure has lapsed or the infringement has prescribed, the file falls.

Step 6 — Plan the remedies in advance

From the first allegation, foresee the route in case of adverse decision.