Practical Guide for Property Owners: Short-Term Rental Deposit

If a year ago we were talking about the introduction of the NRU (Unique Rental Registration Number) as a mandatory requirement to rent properties for short periods, now it is time to focus on a new key obligation: the annual submission of information on short-term rentals through the Spanish Land Registrars’ portal, a procedure that is essential to keep the NRU active.

If you rent out your property on a short-term basis in Menorca, this guide will help you comply with the new annual reporting obligation and avoid penalties that may directly affect the marketing of your property.

1. Why does this new obligation exist?

Royal Decree 1312/2024 introduces an annual monitoring system for short-term rentals with the aim of increasing transparency and traceability of the activity.

From 2026 onwards, all property owners with a Unique Rental Registration Number (NRUA) will be required to justify the rental activity carried out each year.

2. Am I required to submit the deposit?

You must submit the deposit if:

• You applied for the NRUA in 2025
• You have rented your property for non-permanent purposes, such as:
• Holiday or tourist rentals
• Work-related stays
• Study purposes
• Medical treatment
• Any other temporary reason

The length of the rental or the platform used is irrelevant. If it is not a primary residence, it falls under this regulation.

3. What is the short-term rental deposit?

It is the annual submission of an information model to the relevant Land Registry or Movable Property Registry, declaring the rental activity carried out during the previous financial year.

4. What information must be included?

For each property (CRU) and for each assigned NRUA:

• Purpose of the rental
• Number of guests
• Check-in and check-out dates

5. Key dates you should not forget

• Frequency: annual
• Submission month: February
• First submission: February 2026 (data for 2025)
• Exceptional deadline: from 1 February to 2 March

6. How is the deposit submitted?

The submission is made through the N2 application of the Spanish Land Registrars:

• Preferably online
• It can also be done in person

It may be submitted by:

• The property owner
• Or an authorised manager

7. What happens if I do not submit the deposit?

Failure to comply has serious consequences:

• Withdrawal of the NRUA
• Notification to the Single Digital One-Stop Shop
• Inability to market the property on online platforms

8. Practical recommendations

• Prepare the list of rentals in advance
• Check that the data matches your NRUA
• Do not wait until the last day of the deadline
• If you have doubts, delegate the procedure to a professional

Complying with all applicable regulations is key to protecting your investment and renting with peace of mind.