28 Jul 2026
6/10
Social Security
Effective: 17/07/2026
The INSS, University of Alcalá and occupational medicine physicians collaborate to review the manual that provides guidance on how long a medical leave should last. The fifth edition will serve as a guide for Social Secu...
Workers on sick leave, INSS medical inspectors, mutual insurance associations and companies
28 Jul 2026
6/10
Tax & Revenue
The European Commission modifies the rules for applying VAT to businesses that sell products or digital services to consumers in other EU countries. It particularly affects online stores and digital platforms.
E-commerce companies, online stores and digital service providers selling to EU consumers
25 Jul 2026
6/10
Public Sector
Effective: 25/07/2026
The functioning of the Independent Authority for Equal Treatment is regulated, an body that protects discrimination victims. It will operate in public and private sectors with full autonomy.
Companies, public administrations, citizens and discrimination victims in Spain
25 Jul 2026
6/10
Labour & Employment
Effective: 25/07/2026
A new labor framework is approved for artists and technicians in the cultural sector, replacing the 1985 regulations. It includes protection against harassment, regulation of child labor and rules on tours.
Performing, audiovisual and musical artists, technical and auxiliary staff, and cultural production companies
25 Jul 2026
6/10
Real Estate
The DGSJFP resolves a matter on whether the Registry can request urban planning license to register a change of use from premises to dwelling. It analyzes whether a notarial deed and cadastral resolution are sufficient.
Owners and companies wishing to register changes of use from premises to dwelling in the Registry
25 Jul 2026
6/10
Real Estate
The DGSJFP confirms that registrars may deny the short-term rental registration number if community bylaws prohibit commercial activities in dwellings.
Property owners in communities with bylaws prohibiting commercial activities
24 Jul 2026
6/10
Energy
Effective: 20/07/2026
The European Commission proposes standard contractual clauses for energy companies to include methane reduction commitments in their contracts. They are optional but facilitate compliance with the European methane regula...
Energy sector companies: producers, importers and distributors of gas, oil and coal
24 Jul 2026
6/10
Energy
Effective: 20/07/2026
The European Commission guides countries on how to apply sanctions to gas and energy importers that do not comply with methane emission reduction rules.
European importers of gas, oil and coal, and national regulatory authorities
24 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
The EU establishes how to collect real CO2 emission data from heavy-duty vehicles in circulation. It affects manufacturers and fleet operators of trucks and buses.
Heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers, transport companies and truck and bus fleet operators
23 Jul 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/07/2026
The EU Council updates sanctions imposed on those who threaten Ukraine's sovereignty. The base regulation is modified to strengthen the restrictive measures in force.
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or personal links to sanctioned entities