What is the NRUA reporting obligation?
The NRUA (Número de Registro de Uso Alojativo) is the legally required annual declaration for all property owners who rent out their property for tourist use in the Canary Islands.
Since 2026, submitting this declaration on time has been mandatory — regardless of whether an LAU licence exists or whether the property was actually rented out.
Who is required to submit the NRUA?
The NRUA declaration applies to:
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Owners with a VV licence (Vivienda Vacacional)
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Owners with an LAU licence
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Owners who rent out via platforms such as Airbnb or Booking
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Owners who rent out occasionally or sporadically
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Owners who did not rent out during the relevant year (submission still mandatory)
The key deadline: 2 March 2026
The NRUA annual declaration must be submitted no later than 2 March 2026.
This deadline applies to all landlords on Fuerteventura.
What happens if you fail to submit the NRUA?
The consequences are significant and are enforced digitally and automatically:
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Suspension on Airbnb & Booking
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De‑listing of the property
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No further bookings possible
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Possible fines issued by the competent authority
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Risk of an inspection of your licence documentation
The platforms are legally required to implement the suspension without prior warning.
Which data must be reported?
The NRUA annual declaration includes:
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Number of rental days
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Number of guests
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Income generated
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Property and licence details
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Owner information
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Any periods of vacancy
The declaration is submitted digitally through the Canary Islands administration system.
NRUA vs. LAU: What is the difference?
LAU = licensing of tourist use NRUA = annual reporting of actual use
Both systems are legally separate, but interconnected.
👉 This is why the NRUA receives its own dedicated page.
👉 On the LAU page, only a short reference + link to this NRUA page is added.
Further information on LAU licensing
You can find more details about LAU licensing and legally compliant tourist rentals here:
How does AMV INTERNATIONAL REALTY support landlords?
Upon request, we take care of:
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Verification of the NRUA obligation
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Preparation of the reporting data
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Execution of the digital annual declaration
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Verification of the confirmation
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Documentation for your records
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Advice on LAU, VV licence and rental strategy
This ensures you avoid missed deadlines and digital platform suspensions.
Do I have to submit the declaration if I did not rent out the property?
Yes. Even “0 rental days” must be reported.
Do I have to submit the declaration if I only hosted friends or family?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, as long as the property holds a tourist licence.
Can I submit the NRUA myself?
Yes, but the system is complex and available only in Spanish.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
The platforms will automatically suspend your listing.
Contact & Support
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