Annual NRA/NRUA Renewal & Compliance Service
The New Annual Check-In for Spanish Rentals (Order VAU/1560/2025)
* NRA RENEWAL DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR 7 DAYS
The 2nd March deadline has been extended, so don’t panic if you haven’t submited yet. You should receive a notification from the land registry office informing you that your NRA has been suspended. You then have 7 days to submit it before it gets revoked.
If you have already gone through the process of getting your NRA/NRUA (National Rental Registration Number) for your property in Spain, well done, that was step one. But there is now a step two.
Starting in January 2026, the Spanish government introduced a yearly “status update” under Order VAU/1560/2025. This is an NRUA annual renewal or NRA annual activity report.
It is not a new tax or a new registration; the depósito de arrendamientos de corta duración is simply a way for the Land Registry to ensure that short-term rentals are actually used for short-term purposes. The report must be submitted between the 1st February and the 2nd March 2026.
Here is everything you need to know about keeping your registration active and your property legal.
If you had enough trying to do the NRA application, we can file your annual NRA/NRUA report for €95 & registration fee (without using your digital certificate).
The Essential Deadline: February
The most important thing to remember is the month of February.
- When: Every year, throughout the month of February.
- First Deadline: February 2026 (this report will cover all your rental activity for 2025).
- No Extensions: There are no automatic “grace periods,” so you need to be ready to file on time. If you miss the window, your registration could be flagged for cancellation.
Who Needs to Do This?
If you hold an NRUA number, this applies to you. It doesn’t matter if your guests are:
- Tourists on holiday
- Digital nomads working remotely
- Students on a semester away
- Patients in town for medical treatment
Important Note: You must file this report even if your property sat empty for the entire year. In that case, you just submit a “zero activity” declaration to keep your number valid.
What Information Do You Need to Provide?
The report is “anonymised,” which means you don’t need to give the government your guests’ names or passport numbers (you already do that with the police via SES.HOSPEDAJES). Instead, you will report:
- Your NRA holder details and the property’s unique registration code (CRU).
- The “Purpose Code”: You’ll need to categorise the stay (e.g., was it for tourism, work, or study?)
- The Timeline: Exact times guests arrived and left.
- The Guest Count: How many people stayed during each booking.
How to Submit the NRA Annual Report Form
The Informative Model for Short-Term Rentals (Modelo informativo de arrendamientos de corta duración) form must be completed and returned in February 2026. It will be done using the N2 app.
This form is to regulate the annual reporting of data for properties listed in the Single Rental Registry (Registro Único de Arrendamientos).
The government prefers that you do this digitally via the College of Registrars’ website. You can download the N2 software from the Registradores de Espana download page. The page also includes manuals to help with the N2 submission.
- The Technical Bit: The digital file needs to be in a format called XBRL. Unless you are very tech-savvy, this is a good time to ask your gestor or an authorized NRA representative, such as Simple English Advice, to handle the filing for you.
- The “Paper” Option: You can still do this in person at your local Property Registry office, but digital is much faster.
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ANNUAL NRA REPORT
NRA renewal reminders plus full annual compliance report service for peace of mind
€95+ registration fee (includes VAT)
Your digital certificate isn’t needed
License Expiry Monitoring
• Reminders sent 1 month before renewal is due.
Renewal Process Management
• Support, preparation and submission of your renewal applications.
• Direct liaison with the Registro de Turismo and municipal authorities. Including renewal suspensions.
Document Management
Secure storage and organization of all NRA-related files for easy access and audit readiness.
Why This Matters for Your Rental Listing
Since July 2025, rental platforms have been legally required to remove any listing without a valid NRA.
- The Risk: If you forget to file your annual report in February, your NRUA can be suspended or withdrawn.
- The Consequence: Once your number is invalid, the platforms will automatically delist your property, and you won’t be able to take new bookings.
New "Verification" Rules: Be Prepared
Under the new law, the Property Registrar has more power than before. If they have “founded doubts” about your report – for example, if a “short-term” stay looks suspiciously like someone living there permanently – they can ask you for extra proof.
This might include:
- Signed rental contracts.
- Invoices or receipts.
- Proof of the “reason” for the stay (like a work contract or university enrollment letter).
Two Different Jobs: NRA vs SES.HOSPEDAJES
Don’t confuse this annual report with your daily police registrations.
- SES.HOSPEDAJES: You report every guest’s ID within 24 hours of arrival. This is for security.
- NRUA Annual Report: You report your total yearly activity every February. This is for housing and urban planning.
Doing one does not count as doing the other.
Simple Advice for a Stress-Free February
To make this easy, keep a simple excel spreadsheet throughout the year. Record your guest count, the dates, and the “reason” for their stay (Holiday, Work, etc.). When February rolls around, you (or your authorised representative) will have everything ready to go in minutes!
If you found the NRA application process daunting and don’t want to go through the stress again, we can submit the annual report for you. This ensures it is done correctly and your property stays legal.
What Value Does Our Service Provide?
- Avoid fines or penalties for expired or non-compliant NRA licenses.
- Save time by outsourcing renewals and compliance.
- Stay informed on evolving regional regulations.
- Enjoy peace of mind knowing all licenses are current and valid.
- Support if you get an NRA number rejection.
Small Print (but important!)
The annual NRA activity report is a new requirement, and, like many new rules in Spain, some details may change over time.
While we’ll do everything we can to keep things clear and straightforward, please be aware that the authorities might update the process, requirements, or forms as we get closer to the renewal deadlines.
If that happens, we may need to adjust our service or pricing slightly to reflect any extra time, paperwork, or changes in procedure. Rest assured, we’ll always keep you informed ahead of time so you know exactly what’s happening and why.
Our goal is to make this as smooth and stress-free as possible – even if the goalposts move a little.
Thank you very much for understanding.
What is the N2 form in Spain?
The N2 form in Spain is a new annual, digital declaration for property owners with an NRA number, requiring them to report activity from the previous year. The N2 software can be downloaded from the Registradores de España website.
How to submit the N2 form to report my NRA annual activity?
You can download the N2 software from the Registradores de Espana download page.
Navigate to ‘Información y ayuda’ in the menu. Select ‘Depósito de arrendamientos’. The bottom link ‘Aplicación N2’ is the N2 app needed to submit the NRA annual report. The page also includes manuals to help with the N2 submission.
How much does the NRA annual renewal cost?
The NRA annual renewal registration fee is €32.73.
Simple English Advice offer an NRA Annual Renewal Service for €95.
How long does the NRA last for?
The NRA doesn’t expire. However, you’ll need to complete an annual report to keep your listing compliant with the new Spanish Registro Único de Alquiler. This will include submitting a list of all rentals made during the registration period and proof that each rental was temporary. Failure to do so may result in suspension or revocation of the registration number. Contact us for more information, or if you want to use our Annual NRA Reporting Service.
What kind of file is needed to upload my airbnb reservations to the N2 app?
To upload your airbnb or bookingdotcom reservations or guest stay data to the N2 app, it must be a text file with UTF8 encoding. This is a CSV file with a semicolon seperator.
The format must be <NRUA>;<checkin>;<checkout>;<guests>;<optional purpose_code 1-6>.
Do I need to cancel my tourist rental licence if I am no longer renting out my property?
Yes, you must cancel the tourist licence and inform the relevant authorities.
Are the NRA, NRU and NRUA all the same thing?
Yes, in simple terms they all relate to the rental registration number.
NRA means Número de Registro de Alquiler.
NRUA means Número de Registro Único de Alquiler or Número de Registro Único de Arrendamiento.
NRU means Número de Registro Único.
These all relate to a specific unique registration number that property owners in Spain must obtain to legally rent out their properties for short-term or tourist rentals.
Where can Simple English Advice submit the NRA annual report?
We can submit the NRA annual activity report for your property anywhere in Spain. Including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Malaga, Murcia, Bilbao and Lanzarote. We can even do it if you’re not currently in Spain.
Can you renew my NRA/NRUA number in Spain?
Yes, Simple English Advice can submit your N2 NRA/NRUA annual activity form on your behalf. The fee is €95 + registration fee (€32).
