Price Display Obligations: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn the rules for displaying prices in retail shops to ensure compliance with consumer laws and avoid potential fines.
This regulation requires all retail businesses to show the final cost of goods clearly so customers know exactly what they are paying before they reach the checkout.
Who it's for
This applies to all retail shops.
What you get
By following these rules, you ensure that product prices are clearly visible to every consumer. This transparency helps prevent customer complaints and ensures your shop complies with national consumer laws.
What it costs you
There is no direct fee to follow these rules, though you will need to ensure your items are properly labeled (etiquetado) so that the price is easy to find.
The catch to know
The most important thing to remember is that the price shown must already include VAT (IVA incluido). You are not allowed to add the tax at the register; the price the customer sees on the shelf or tag must be the final price they pay.
How to apply
- Review the prices of all items currently on your shelves.
- Ensure every item has a clear price label.
- Verify that these prices already include all applicable taxes.
- Check that no extra taxes will be added to the item at the point of sale.