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From 1 July 2025, Spain will implement one of Europe’s most ambitious regulatory frameworks for short-term rentals, giving effect to Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 and developing Royal Decree 1312/2024.
The legislation creates the Single Rental Register and a Digital One-Stop Shop, with the aim of increasing transparency, combating fraud and improving oversight of the tourist and seasonal housing market.
Who is covered by the new regulation?
The registration obligation applies to all properties offered as tourist, seasonal or room-by-room rentals that are advertised on online platforms where rental contracts can be concluded remotely.
Platforms affected
This includes portals such as Airbnb and Booking, where reservation and payment are completed entirely online. Without the corresponding registration number, these properties will no longer be allowed to operate on such platforms from July 2025.
Exceptions to mandatory registration
Classified-ad portals, personal websites without a booking engine and offline channels (physical agencies, print advertising) are exempt because they do not allow contracts to be concluded remotely.
What is the Single Rental Register?
It is a centralised system managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda that assigns a unique identification number to every property intended for short-term rental. This number must appear visibly in advertisements and contracts posted on digital platforms that enable remote contracting.
The Digital One-Stop Shop
The Digital One-Stop Shop will be the access point for submitting registrations, consulting data and carrying out related formalities, making official supervision easier and streamlining procedures for owners.
How to register a short-term rental
- Application period: 2 January – 1 July 2025.
- Where: via the College of Registrars and the Digital One-Stop Shop.
- Required documentation: cadastral reference, exact address of the accommodation, and details on the type of rental (entire property or rooms).
- Additional requirements: proof of compliance with fiscal, licensing, safety and health regulations at both national and regional level.
Once the application is approved, the owner will receive the registration number, which must be included in all listings posted on digital platforms that allow remote contracting.
Legal obligations for short-term-rental owners
Owners offering short-term rentals on digital platforms must:
- Obtain and display the registration number in every advertisement and contract.
- Comply with tax regulations, declaring income and paying the corresponding taxes.
- Ensure the property meets local administrative regulations, which may require specific licences or permits.
- Stay informed about potential regulatory changes in their municipality or autonomous community.
Penalties for non-compliance
Failure to register entails financial and legal sanctions, which may include:
- Fines of varying amounts.
- Restrictions on operating through digital platforms.
- Revocation of licences or permits in cases of repeated infringement.
- Reputational damage in the marketplace.
Goals and benefits of the new rules
- Transparency: makes it easier to identify legal rentals and combats fraud.
- Oversight: enables authorities to better control the market and urban planning.
- Protection: guarantees rights and safety for both owners and tenants.
- Balance: seeks to reconcile the development of the tourist market with the constitutional right to housing.
Need legal advice on the new tourist-rental regulations?
At Delaguía y Luzón we are specialists in real-estate law and urban leases.
We put our knowledge and experience at your disposal to help you meet all legal obligations arising from the new Single Rental Register: from obtaining the registration number to adapting your contracts and complying with the relevant tax and administrative regulations.
What we offer
- Personalised advice for owners and managers of tourist or seasonal rentals.
- End-to-end management of the registration process and issuance of the identification number.
- Review and adaptation of rental contracts in line with the new rules.
- Tax consultancy on rental income.
- Continuous updates on regulatory changes that may affect your activity.
Feel free to contact us for a no-obligation consultation. Our team will be delighted to answer your questions and guide you through the entire process so you can operate with complete confidence and peace of mind in the short-term-rental market.
Trust Delaguía y Luzón to safeguard your interests and ensure your activity is fully compliant. Contact us today!