Spain’s New Short-Term Rental Registry: What Property Owners Need to Know Before July 2025

Starting July 1, 2025, Spain will enforce a mandatory national registry for all short-term rental properties. This initiative, aligned with EU Regulation 2024/1028 and implemented through Spain’s Royal Decree 1312/2024, aims to enhance transparency, reduce fraud, and ensure fair competition in the short-term rental market. All properties offered for short-term rental—whether for tourism, seasonal use, or temporary stays—must obtain a unique registration number to legally advertise on digital platforms.

What Is the Short-Term Rental Registry?

The Registro Único de Arrendamientos (Unified Rental Registry) is a centralized system that assigns a unique identification number to each property intended for short-term rental. This number must be included in all listings and contracts associated with the property. The registry facilitates oversight by local and national authorities, ensuring that all short-term rentals comply with existing regulations.

What Is the Digital Single Window?

The Ventanilla Única Digital (Digital Single Window) is an online platform that centralizes the processes related to the registration and consultation of short-term rental data. It provides information on various uses, regulations, and destinations of short-term rentals across Spain. This system streamlines administrative procedures and enhances the efficiency of regulatory oversight.

Who Is Affected?

The new regulation applies to all short-term rental arrangements, including:

• Tourist rentals
• Seasonal rentals
• Room rentals
• Other properties offering short-term accommodation for remuneration

These rules apply regardless of whether the rental is managed by an individual or a company, and whether the property is rented out entirely or partially. The regulation specifically targets rentals advertised through online platforms that facilitate booking and payment processes.

How to Register Your Property

Property owners must register their short-term rental properties through the Colegio de Registradores (College of Registrars) before July 1, 2025. The registration process requires the following documentation:

• Property address and cadastral reference
• Type of rental (entire property or rooms)
• Relevant licenses or permits

Once registered, owners will receive a unique identification number that must be displayed in all online listings and rental agreements.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to register a short-term rental property by the July 1, 2025 deadline will result in the property being deemed illegal for such use. Consequences include:

• Removal of listings from online platforms
• Fines and legal penalties
• Potential revocation of rental licenses

Online platforms will be required to verify the registration numbers of listed properties and remove any that are not compliant.

How Taxadora Can Assist

Navigating the new registration requirements can be complex, especially for non-resident property owners. While Taxadora does not assist with the registration process itself, we do offer expert services to help you stay compliant with your tax obligations in Spain, including:

• Filing rental income tax returns (Modelo 210)
• Calculating taxes for short-term and long-term rental income
• Ensuring proper tax treatment based on your residency status

By partnering with Taxadora, property owners can confidently meet their Spanish tax obligations while focusing on operating their rentals.

Final Thoughts

The implementation of the Unified Rental Registry and Digital Single Window marks a significant shift in Spain’s approach to regulating short-term rentals. Property owners must act promptly to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties. For assistance with your Spanish rental tax filings, contact Taxadora today