New Informative Return on Short-Term Lettings

From February 2026, all landlords and hosts offering short-term rentals in Spain will be required to submit a New Informative Return on Short-Term Lettings to the authorities. This obligation arises from Order VAU/1560/2025, published at the end of December 2025, and applies nationwide.

If you rent out a property on a short-term basis through platforms such as Airbnb, Booking or similar, this new requirement is likely to affect you.

Why has this new obligation been introduced?
The new reporting obligation forms part of a wider European Union initiative aimed at increasing transparency in the short-term rental sector. The EU wants public authorities to have reliable information about this type of accommodation in order to:

• understand its real impact on the housing market,
• improve regulation, and
• ensure fair competition.

Who must submit this New Informative Return on Short-Term Lettings?
You will be required to submit the annual report if:

• you are a landlord or host offering short-term accommodation in Spain,
• the rental is for temporary purposes (holiday, work, studies, medical treatment, etc.), and
• the property is advertised or managed via online platforms.

What is the annual informative declaration?
It is a once-a-year report that landlords must file for each property used for short-term rentals. The report must include:

• an anonymous list of the short-term rentals made during the year,
• the purpose of each stay (for example, holiday, work or studies),
• the number of guests, and
• the dates of each stay.

Importantly, this report is not optional and is separate from any local or regional tourist registration requirements.

When must it be filed?

• The report must be submitted every February, covering the rentals made in the previous calendar year. Missing this deadline may have consequences for your ability to continue operating legally.

How is the report submitted?
The report can be submitted in two ways:

• Online, through the electronic platform of the Property Registrars, using a specific digital format, or
• In paper form, by submitting the official completed form at the relevant Registry.

What happens if the information is incorrect?
The authorities have the power to:

• ask you for supporting documents if they have doubts about the declared purpose of the rentals, and
• cancel your registration number if they find that the property has been used for purposes different from those declared.

For this reason, landlords are expected to keep proper records of bookings and supporting documentation.

Does this affect data protection?

Yes, but the law confirms that all personal data will be processed in accordance with data protection legislation, including GDPR. The information submitted is largely anonymised and used for regulatory purposes.

When does the new rule come into force?

The Order enters into force on 2 January 2026, meaning landlords should start preparing now for the first filing deadline in February 2026.

What should landlords do now?
Given the new requirements, landlords are strongly advised to:

• review whether their property is correctly registered (V.U.T  & N.R.A)
• ensure booking records are complete and accurate,
• retain documentation supporting the temporary nature of each rental, and
• seek professional advice to avoid errors that could lead to deregistration or penalties.

At Bravo Legal, we will be offering a service to complete and submit this Informative Return on Short-Term Lettings on your behalf. Further details about this service will be available shortly. Please get in touch using this form and we will keep you posted.