The EU updates the labelling requirements for pesticides and plant protection products, repealing the previous 2011 regulations. It affects manufacturers, distributors and professional users of these products.
Manufacturers, distributors and professional users of plant protection products and pesticides
Open Bank, SA is removed from the Register of credit institutions of the Bank of Spain. This marks the end of its activity as an officially recognized credit institution.
Customers, companies and self-employed individuals with accounts or financial products at Open Bank, SA
An official correction to the EU directive requiring large multinational groups to pay at least 15% in taxes is published. It affects companies with revenues exceeding 750 million euros.
Multinational groups and large domestic groups with revenues exceeding 750M€
The EU Council modifies the restrictive measures in force against Russia. The sanctions adopted in 2024 are updated in response to the situation in that country.
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or personal links to Russia
A registrar suspended the assignment of the tourist rental number due to the existence of a statutory prohibition. The resolution confirms that such prohibition is valid and sufficient.
Owners of tourist dwellings, homeowners' associations and real estate investors
The DGRN confirms that a tourist rental registration number cannot be assigned to a property registered as commercial premises. Residential use must be previously recorded in the Property Registry.
Owners of commercial premises who wish to convert them into short-term tourist rentals
A resolution clarifies that to register the change of use of premises to a tourist apartment, it is necessary to prove the corresponding municipal license. Without this document, the registrar may reject the registration...
Owners of premises who wish to convert them into tourist apartments and property registrars
16 May 2026
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Public Sector
Effective: 12/05/2026
Rules and schedule are established for local entities with debts to finance payment to their suppliers. Adjustment plans that must be presented to access this financing are also regulated.
Local entities with debts to suppliers, companies and self-employed creditors of municipalities
The Government signs an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce of Spain to finance programs that improve the competitiveness of retail shops and stores during 2026.
Retail merchants, self-employed workers and SMEs in the commerce sector in Spain
The EU imposes provisional tariffs on imports of polyester non-woven fabrics (PET) from China to protect European manufacturers from dumping.
Importers, distributors and manufacturers using non-woven PET fabrics as raw materials in the EU