NRUA: Single Registry for Short-Term Rentals
New regulatory system for short-term rentals in Spain (2025)
As of January 2, 2025, Spain has implemented a new regulatory system for short-term rentals. Royal Decree 1312/2024, of December 23, creates the Single Registry for Short-Term Rentals and establishes the obligation to obtain a unique registration number to market these accommodations on digital platforms with booking engines.
This registry responds to the need to adapt Spanish regulations to Regulation (EU) 2024/1028, which requires Member States to create systems for the collection and supervision of information regarding short-term rental services.
1. What is the Single Registry for Short-Term Rentals?
The Single Registry for Short-Term Rentals is a state registry that centralizes the registration of accommodations intended for temporary or tourist rentals in Spain. Its purpose is to improve market transparency, facilitate administrative control, and reduce illegal or unregistered rentals, which hinder fiscal and urban planning supervision.
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You can consult the full text of Royal Decree 1312/2024 in the BOE (Official State Gazette):
https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2024-26931
2. Since when is it mandatory?
Although the Royal Decree entered into force on January 2, 2025, its effects are mandatory from July 1, 2025. From that date, no accommodation may be offered on online booking platforms without having previously obtained its unique registration number.
3. What is the Rental Registration Number (NRUA)?
The Rental Registration Number (NRUA, by its Spanish acronym) is an alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies each unit intended for short-term rental. This number must appear in all advertisements published on digital platforms with booking engines, as without it, the marketing of the accommodation is not legal.
4. Who is required to apply for the NRUA?
The following are required to apply for the NRUA:
- Owners or lessors of entire dwellings intended for short-term rental.
- Owners who rent out rooms independently.
- Agents and managers offering short-term accommodations on digital platforms.
Hotels, hostels, guesthouses, or other establishments regulated by specific regulations are not included in this registry.
5. How is the NRUA obtained?
The NRUA is obtained through the Digital Single Entry Point for Rentals, managed by the Association of Registrars of Spain. The procedure consists of:
- Accessing the Digital Single Entry Point for Rentals.
- Submitting the application with the details of the property and the lessor.
- Attaching the required documentation.
- Receiving a provisional or definitive number once the data has been verified.
6. Obligations of digital platforms
Starting July 2025, platforms that allow online bookings and payments must:
- Display the NRUA in each advertisement.
- Submit monthly data on rental activity to the Digital Single Entry Point for Rentals, including the registration number, rental dates, and the URL of the advertisement.
7. Consequences of non-compliance
If a lessor does not obtain the NRUA or does not publish it correctly:
→Their accommodation cannot be legally offered on online booking platforms.
→The platform may remove the advertisement or require its regularization.
→The lessor may face financial penalties according to the applicable regional or municipal regulations.
8. Relevance of regional and municipal regulations
Although the Single Registry is state-wide, regional and municipal regulations continue to apply regarding additional requirements, such as tourist licenses or conditions of use. Therefore, it is essential to verify the specific regulations of the autonomous community and the municipality where the property is located.
9. Conclusion
The Single Registry for Short-Term Rentals and the NRUA represent a significant change in the regulation of tourist and temporary rentals in Spain. From July 2025, having the NRUA is indispensable for the legal marketing of short-term accommodations on digital platforms, and its correct management is essential to avoid sanctions and legal problems.