NRUA and short-term rentals: the new legal scenario for property owners

Since 2025, short-term rentals have been subject to a new regulatory framework that requires property owners to comply with specific legal requirements: the NRA/NRUA (Rental Registration Number) has become an essential requirement to legally rent out a temporary property, whether for tourism or short stays.

This month of February is particularly important, as the annual form with your rental data must be submitted. In other words, having an NRUA not only allows you to rent legally, but also entails the obligation to report the activity of the previous financial year to the Administration. This declaration helps maintain transparency, and proper organization is key to avoiding penalties and managing properties with peace of mind.

What is the NRUA?

The NRUA is a unique code that identifies each property intended for temporary rental before the Administration. In addition to allowing the accommodation to be listed on digital platforms, it ensures that the activity is carried out within the legal framework.

All properties that are not a primary residence and are rented on a temporary basis are subject to the NRUA. This includes:
- Tourist rentals 
- Rentals for work, studies, health, or other reasons 
- Medium-term rentals (less than one year)

Long-term rentals are excluded from this declaration.

What does submitting the annual form with rental data involve?

Each owner with an NRUA must submit an annual information form with all the details of the rentals carried out. Between 1 and 28 February 2026, the information for rentals carried out in 2025 must be submitted for the first time. From now on, every February it will be necessary to file the declaration with the data from the previous calendar year.

Submission can be made online through the Electronic Office of the Professional Association of Spanish Registrars, or in person at the land registry where the property is registered.

The declaration must include basic details such as: identification of the property and NRUA number, type of lease, check-in and check-out dates for each booking, number of guests, and, if there has been no activity during the year, this must also be indicated.

Failure to submit this declaration may result in penalties and even the suspension of the NRUA, which would prevent the legal continuation of online rental activity.

How PLACID helps you manage the NRUA and the short-term rental filing

Managing the NRUA and preparing the annual information form can be complex, as it requires gathering bookings, contracts, and guest data, ensuring everything is consistent, and submitting the declaration within the established deadlines.

With PLACID, property owners can rely on:
- Complete collection and verification of all rental datal
- Proper preparation and submission of the annual form
- Coordination with other legal obligations linked to tourist activity
- Guaranteed consistency between bookings, payments, and declarations

Everything related to the NRUA and the submission of the deposit stops being a complex procedure and becomes part of a secure and professional management process, allowing property owners to focus on operating their properties without legal concerns.