31 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 27/03/2026
The European Commission withdraws the authorisation to sell food and feed containing genetically modified maize MON 87403. Products already on the market will have a period to be withdrawn.
Importers, manufacturers and distributors of food and feed containing GMO maize MON 87403
31 Mar 2026
6/10
Corporate & Business
Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 on combating money laundering is corrected. The corrections affect obligations of financial and non-financial entities.
Financial entities, notaries, lawyers, tax advisors, real estate agencies and crypto-asset providers
30 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 11/03/2026
The EU updates and unifies the rules for registering and protecting industrial designs across Europe. It makes it easier for businesses to protect the appearance of their products in all member states.
Businesses, designers, freelancers and SMEs that create or commercialise products with original designs in the EU
28 Mar 2026
6/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 20/03/2026
Congress validates the decree-law approving measures in response to the Middle East crisis. The plan aims to mitigate the economic and social effects stemming from the conflict in the region.
Exporting and importing companies, energy sectors and those affected by the Middle East crisis
27 Mar 2026
6/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 26/03/2026
The Government appoints Arcadi España García as Minister of Finance. The change is effective from 26 March 2026.
All taxpayers, companies, self-employed individuals and citizens subject to tax obligations in Spain
24 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/03/2026
The EU confirms anti-dumping duties on iron and steel fasteners from China. Affects importers and manufacturers that use these components.
Importers, distributors and manufacturers using steel fasteners of Chinese origin
23 Mar 2026
6/10
Grants & Subsidies
Effective: 09/03/2026
Funds from the Recovery Plan are distributed among autonomous communities to finance social sustainability projects in the tourism sector. The distribution criteria were updated in February 2026.
Autonomous communities, tourist municipalities, companies and entities in the tourism sector
17 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 01/01/2026
The EU expands the list of prohibited mercury-added products for manufacturing, importing and exporting. It affects companies that produce or trade these products.
Manufacturers, importers and exporters of mercury-added products in the EU
16 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 16/03/2026
The EU expands its list of sanctioned individuals for Russian destabilising activities, freezing assets and prohibiting transactions with those affected. It impacts companies and individuals operating with entities inclu...
Companies and individuals maintaining commercial or financial relationships with sanctioned Russian entities
16 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 16/03/2026
The EU expands its list of sanctioned persons and entities for destabilizing Ukraine, with asset freezes and bans on entry into the EU.
Companies, financial entities and individuals with commercial ties to Russia or Ukraine