18 May 2026
5/10
Grants & Subsidies
The Vigo Free Trade Zone Consortium and the Chamber of Commerce of Pontevedra-Vigo collaborate to help SMEs export and internationalize with European FEDER funds.
SMEs from Pontevedra, Vigo and Vilagarcía de Arousa interested in internationalization
18 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
A UN regulation is established to measure in the laboratory the particles emitted by the brakes of cars and light vehicles. It affects the approval process for new vehicles in Europe.
Light vehicle manufacturers, brake system suppliers and approval authorities
18 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
The EU and China agree to adjust tariff quotas following the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the EU. This regulates the quantities of products that can be imported with reduced tariffs.
Import/export companies EU-China and foreign trade operators
16 May 2026
5/10
Real Estate
A property in irregular urban planning situation cannot obtain a registration number for tourist rental without prior municipal authorization. The registrar may suspend the process if this license is missing.
Owners of properties with urban planning irregularities who want to rent them for tourism
16 May 2026
5/10
Real Estate
Effective: 14/01/2026
Resolution on an appeal against the refusal to assign a registration number for short-term rental of a property in Cádiz. Affects owners who wish to rent their home temporarily.
Owners of properties for tourist or short-term rental in Spain
16 May 2026
5/10
Real Estate
A resolution requires the Marbella registrar to assign a registration number to a short-term rental following the owner's appeal. It clarifies the registration procedure for tourist rentals.
Property owners who wish to allocate their properties to tourist or short-term rental
13 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/10/2025
A technical correction to the EU Council decision is published that modifies the restrictive sanctions imposed on Russia for destabilizing Ukraine.
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or contractual relations with Russia
12 May 2026
5/10
Effective: 05/05/2026
The European Commission updates the exceptions that some countries can apply to land transport regulations for dangerous goods. It affects transport operators handling this type of cargo in national territory.
Land transport companies for dangerous goods in the EU
12 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 11/05/2026
The EU Council removes commercial restrictions imposed on Syria in 2011, reopening the framework for economic cooperation between both parties.
Export and import companies that operate or wish to operate with Syria
08 May 2026
5/10
Energy
Effective: 30/04/2026
The European Commission recommends that energy supply contracts include a clear summary of their main conditions so that consumers can better compare and understand what they are contracting.
Energy retailers, domestic consumers and small businesses with supply contracts