Airbnb to Remove Listings Without Rental Registration Numbers in Spain: What Non-Resident Homeowners Need to Know

From August 2025 Airbnb will begin removing listings in Spain that do not include a valid rental registration number, also known as the ‘Número de Registro de Alojamiento’ (NRA), from its platform. This move is part of a wider agreement reached between Airbnb and Spain’s Ministry of Housing, aimed at improving oversight of short-term tourist rentals across the country.

If you’re a non-resident homeowner in Spain who rents out your property through Airbnb or other platforms, this new enforcement could affect you. And the consequences of non-compliance? It could mean losing your listing altogether.

In this blog, we explain what this change means, what action you need to take, and how IberianTax can help you get compliant and keep your rental income flowing.

Why Is This Happening?

The introduction of a national registry for tourist properties is part of Spain’s effort to bring consistency and oversight to the booming short-term rental market. Previously, tourist rental regulations were handled regionally, but now, under Royal Decree 1312/2024, hosts across Spain must register their properties with a centralised system.

This aligns with new EU-wide legislation, specifically EU Regulation 2024/1028, which requires member states to maintain digital records of short-term rental properties. The aim is to achieve greater transparency, fewer illegal listings, and a fairer tourism economy.

What Does the Airbnb Agreement Include?

As part of the agreement:

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• Airbnb will begin submitting monthly data to the Ministry of Housing.
• Listings that do not include a valid NRA will be marked as non-compliant.
• Hosts will have 10 working days to correct any issues once notified.
• In serious cases (such as revoked registration numbers), removal will occur within 48 hours.

This means that if your Airbnb listing does not include a correct NRA, it could be permanently removed from the platform.

Do I Need a Registration Number If I Rent My Property in Spain?

Yes. If you rent your property to tourists, even for just a few weeks per year, you are legally required to:

Register your property with the national tourist rental registry and obtain a valid NRA.
Include the NRA in all online advertising (including Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.).
File rental income tax through the Modelo 210 form each year.

This applies whether you’re based in the UK, Germany, France, or anywhere else. It is a legal obligation for all non-resident landlords in Spain.

How IberianTax Can Help

At IberianTax, we make compliance simple for non-resident homeowners. We now offer a dedicated service to assist you with your NRA application, ensuring your property is registered correctly and you stay fully compliant with Spain’s new rental regulations.

Whether you need help:

Applying for your rental registration number
Understanding the new regulations
Or filing your Modelo 210 rental income return

IberianTax is on hand to assist you. 

You can apply for the registration number entirely online with IberianTax, and we’ll handle the paperwork and submission for you. No Spanish phone calls. No town hall visits. No confusion.

To get started, simply create or log in to your account with IberianTax, navigate to your dashboard, click on ‘Other Services’ and find the ‘Rental Registration’ section. From here, fill out your contact information, and a member of our team will get in touch with you to start the process. 

Don’t Risk Your Rental Income

With Airbnb’s crackdown beginning in August, the clock is ticking for non-resident landlords. If you fail to register and your listing is removed, not only could you lose income, but you may also be subject to fines.

Staying compliant doesn't have to be stressful. With IberianTax, you can:

• Register your property for the national tourist rental system
• File your rental income taxes online in minutes
• Access full support in English, French, German, and Spanish

Need Help Getting Your Registration Number?

If you rent out your Spanish property and haven’t yet applied for your national registration number, now is the time to act. IberianTax can help you get fully registered and compliant – quickly, efficiently, and entirely online.

Start today at www.iberiantax.com or contact us directly for personalised support.