Spain approves a law to reduce bureaucracy, eliminate market barriers and improve the quality of regulations. It seeks to facilitate the lives of companies and citizens in their dealings with the Administration.
Companies, self-employed workers, citizens and public administrations throughout Spain
The mandatory electronic invoicing system between business owners and professionals in Spain is established. All companies and self-employed individuals must issue and receive invoices in digital format.
All business owners and professionals carrying out B2B transactions in Spain
The contribution rules to Social Security for companies and workers in 2026 are established. It affects wages, bases and applicable rates throughout the year.
Companies, self-employed workers, employees and special groups with SS contributions
The official forms and deadlines for filing the Income Tax and Wealth Tax returns for the 2025 tax year are approved. It also regulates how to obtain and confirm the draft return by electronic means.
Taxpayers required to file IRPF and/or Wealth Tax returns in 2025
The European Commission establishes the technical standards that artificial intelligence systems considered high-risk must comply with. These standards help companies demonstrate compliance with the EU AI Regulation.
Companies that develop, market, or use high-risk AI systems in the EU
The Government extends tax reductions on fuels and the gas price cap for households and businesses in response to the ongoing energy crisis caused by the Middle East conflict.
Households, self-employed workers, SMEs, transport operators, farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen
The EU approves a new customs regulation that modernizes the rules for importing and exporting goods and creates a common European customs authority.
Importers, exporters, customs agents, carriers and international trade companies
The labor agreement in the hospitality sector is modified, updating professional categories, working hours registration and new protocols. Its validity is extended until December 31, 2030.
Companies and workers in the hospitality sector throughout Spain
The European Commission suspends certain trade rebalancing measures applied to US and European products exported to the US. This pause aims to facilitate trade negotiations between both parties.
Importers and exporters of products between the EU and US affected by retaliatory tariffs
The Government launches a shock plan with direct aid to the hospitality sector to upgrade equipment with more efficient models. The objective is to reduce energy costs in light of the crisis in the Middle East.
Bars, restaurants, hotels and hospitality establishments, especially SMEs and self-employed workers