In principle, a VTC licence authorises the provision of services throughout the country. However, there is one caveat: the regulations require that the majority of services — the general criterion being 80 per cent on a quarterly basis — be provided within the autonomous community where the licence is registered. This is known as the 80/20 rule.
Practical implications that you should be clear about before purchasing:
- Territorial scope. A licence registered in Seville is, for economic purposes, an Andalusian licence: its demand, regulation and value are those of that autonomous community.
- “I’ll take it to Madrid” is not a straightforward process. Changing the licence’s registered address depends on the transport authority and the regulations of the destination autonomous community; in tight markets, it is neither quick nor certain. Be wary of anyone who claims it is automatic.
- The 20 per cent allowance offers some flexibility, but it’s not a business opportunity. It’s suitable for one-off services outside the region (a long-distance journey, an event), not for operating de facto in another autonomous community.
That is why the price index and the pages by province are the correct units of analysis for this market: the asset is worth what its territory is worth.
LAST REVIEWED · Jul 19, 2026 — VTC360 guide: general criteria, not advice for your specific case.