All property owners in Spain who operate a short-term rental property with a Unique Rental Registration Number (NRUA) are now required to submit an annual activity declaration.
This obligation applies for the first time in 2026 and affects rental activity from 2025.
Submission deadline: 1 February – 2 March 2026
Failure to submit may result in sanctions, including the withdrawal of your NRUA.
This article explains who must declare, what information is required, and what happens if you do not comply.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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All properties with an active NRUA must submit an annual declaration to the Spanish Land Registry.
This applies to:
Even if your property had zero bookings, you must still submit a declaration indicating “no activity.”
For each stay completed in 2025, property owners must report:
The goal of this measure is to increase transparency and improve administrative oversight of the short-term rental sector in Spain.
Failure to comply may lead to:
It is important to note that this declaration is not a new tax. It is an administrative reporting obligation.
For short-term rental owners in Marbella — from Cabopino to San Pedro de Alcántara — compliance is essential to protect your rental income and listing status.
You can submit the declaration:
Through the official Digital Rental Single Window or the platform provided by the Spanish Property Registrars.
At the corresponding Land Registry office.
If you work with a professional management company, they may submit the declaration on your behalf, provided they can demonstrate active management of your property.
This obligation applies to any property offered for short stays, including:
If your property is marketed as a short-term rental in Marbella, it is likely subject to this requirement.
Spain’s short-term rental regulations are becoming increasingly structured and monitored.
This annual NRUA declaration reflects a broader regulatory trend aimed at:
Across Spain, the number of registered tourist rental properties has already begun to adjust due to stricter controls.
For Marbella property owners, compliance is no longer optional — it is part of responsible rental operation.
Short-term rental management today goes beyond pricing and guest communication.
It now includes:
At Pass the Keys Marbella, we manage properties across the entire Marbella territory — from Cabopino to San Pedro de Alcántara — combining revenue optimisation with structured operational oversight.
We do not provide standalone legal advisory services. Our regulatory awareness is integrated into our full-service management model.
If you own a property in Marbella and want to operate confidently, maximise income, and avoid administrative oversights, professional management may be the right next step.
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