What the NRA Is and Why It Matters
The NRA (Número de Registro de Alquiler) — sometimes also referenced as NRUA in official sources — is a unique national rental registration number that property owners must obtain to legally offer short-term and temporary rentals in Spain. This requirement comes from Royal Decree 1312/2024 and has been phased in since mid-2025. Without an NRA, landlords cannot legally advertise properties on digital platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com or Vrbo — and platforms themselves may remove listings if this number isn’t displayed.
New Annual Reporting Obligation
Starting from January–February 2026, Spain has introduced a mandatory annual reporting requirement linked to the NRA. Under a new official model (form) approved in Orden VAU/1560/2025, property owners must submit, each year in February, an informative report on all rental activity they carried out in the preceding calendar year.
Key points of this new requirement:
You must report every February for the previous year’s rentals. The first submission covers 2025 activity and is due by end of Feb 2026.
Where to file: Electronically through the Sede Electrónica del Colegio de Registradores de España or in person at a Property or Mobiliary Registry office.
What to include:
- Property identification and registered NRA
- Type of rental (tourist, short-term for work or study, medical, etc.)
- Dates of stays, number of guests, and other factual activity data.
- Even if your property had no rentals at all, you must still file and indicate zero activity or your NRA number will be revoked and you would have to reapply for a new NRA number
- Pay your annual Property Registry fee (per NRA number)
One common misconception (and a source of confusion for landlords) was assuming the NRA regime only applies to “tourist” rentals. In fact, the reporting requirement extends to nearly every type of non-permanent stay where the property is not used as the tenant’s habitual residence — including stays for work, studies, health reasons, or temporary relocations.
This means landlords who were previously exempt because they didn’t run a “vacation rental” per se still fall under the new obligations — as long as the stay was non-permanent and they had an NRA.
Consequences for Non-Compliance
Failing to file the annual NRA report by the deadline isn’t just a minor paperwork issue — it can lead to serious operational consequences:
- Revocation of the NRA: Authorities can withdraw your registration number, making your property ineligible to be listed legally.
- Removal from Platforms: Without a valid NRA, major online platforms will remove or block your listing, which directly affects occupancy and income.
Summary
In essence, Spain’s updated NRA reporting guide has shifted from a simple registration number requirement to a full annual reporting duty for landlords who engage in short-term or temporary rentals. This means greater compliance responsibilities and record-keeping obligations — but it also brings legal clarity and ensures your property stays listed and compliant on major platforms. Non-compliance risks include loss of registration, removal of listings, and potential administrative sanctions.
Need help in submitting your NRA yearly declaration?
Contact Spanish Solutions Today and we can assist you with your annual NRA reporting and payment of your annual registry fee!
Please note that the final date for us to assist you with your 2025 reporting is Thursday, 19th February 2026. To ensure your filings are completed accurately and on time, please submit your details to the team today! enquiries@spanishsolutions.net or +34966761741
