What non-resident homeowners need to know if they are renting out their property
Don’t risk your rental income - trust IberianTax and avoid the consequences of the Spanish crackdown on unlicensed Airbnb holiday lets
In July, Spain ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 illegal short-term lets advertised on its app; action which the vacation rental website started to take this month.
The offending listings were flagged up for not having a valid rental registration number, also known as the ‘Número de Registro de Alojamiento’ (NRA).
If you are a non-resident homeowner in Spain who rents out your property through Airbnb or other platforms, this new enforcement could affect you. If you don’t comply, it could mean losing your listing altogether, or even being fined.
It needn’t be complicated to ensure that your property is registered correctly and you stay fully compliant with Spain’s new rental regulations, as IberianTax offers a simple, dedicated service to assist you with your NRA application.
The company will not only help you to understand the new regulations, but is also fully recognised and approved by the Spanish tax authority, so can ensure that you fill in your Modelo 210 tax return to declare your rental income correctly.
In this brief guide, IberianTax explains what the new requirements mean, what action you need to take, and how they can help you to comply 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:
- 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.
With Airbnb’s crackdown beginning this month, the clock is ticking for non-resident landlords.
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 to get fully registered and compliant – quickly, efficiently, and entirely online, they will 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 their team will get in touch with you to start the process.
Full support is available in English, French, German and Spanish.
Start today at www.iberiantax.com, or email contact@iberiantax.com for personalised support.
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If you own property in Spain but don’t live there, you must pay tax – whether you use it as a holiday home, rent it out or sell it.
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What is the Modelo 210 tax form?
The Modelo 210 is Spain’s tax form for non-residents who own property in Spain. It is used to declare taxes related to your property.
There are different types, depending on the tax:
- Imputed Income (Modelo 210): Owning a property for personal use (i.e.: holiday home).
- Rental Income (Modelo 210): For income earned from renting out your property.
- Capital Gains (Modelo 210): For tax due when you sell your property.
How to file your non-resident Modelo 210 tax with IberianTax in 3 steps
- Create an Account: Sign up for free to start. You can get a free tax estimate by using our tax calculator and only pay when you submit your Modelo 210.
- Enter Your Details: Complete the simple IberianTax questionnaire with your property and personal information. Step-by-step guidance and examples are included.
- Submit Your Tax: Choose your payment method, and IberianTax will file your Spanish non-resident tax return online for you. Simple!
Why use IberianTax to file your Modelo 210?
- Fast & Easy: File your Modelo 210 online in minutes.
- Simple: Step-by-step questionnaire – no tax knowledge needed.
- Affordable: Services from €34.95 VAT inc., far less than typical €150+VAT.
- Flexible: File anytime, anywhere, with multiple payment options.
- Accurate: Built by tax experts with automatic checks.
- Secure: Data encryption and safe online payments.
- Certified: Approved by the Spanish tax authorities.
- Multilingual: English, French and German support available.
Whether you need to file taxes for personal use, rental income, or capital gains, IberianTax offers a comprehensive, reliable, and cost-effective solution for non-resident property owners in Spain.
Get started now on the IberianTax website and enjoy a 10% discount or, if you have any further questions, the team will be happy to answer them. Just use the contact box above, or fill in the contact form on their website.
Alternatively, you can send an email to contact@iberiantax.com and they will get back to you as soon as possible.
