26 Jun 2026
8/10
Real Estate
Effective: 26/06/2026
The Supreme Court has annulled several articles of the decree creating the Unique Rental Registry for tourist apartments, partially ruling in favor of apartment associations from Barcelona and Girona.
Tourist apartment owners, vacation rental platforms and General State Administration
26 Jun 2026
8/10
European Regulations
The EU strengthens control of investments from non-EU countries in strategic sectors. It replaces the previous 2019 regulation with stricter mechanisms.
European companies with foreign investors, non-EU investment funds and national control authorities
08 Jun 2026
8/10
European Regulations
A customs duty of 3€ is applied to imported packages with a value below 150€ purchased online. Rules are established to manage this new collection.
Foreign e-commerce platforms, logistics operators, customs authorities and consumers purchasing online outside the EU
02 May 2026
8/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 01/04/2026
The Government approves extraordinary measures to address the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The aim is to cushion the effects on Spanish companies and citizens.
Companies, self-employed workers and citizens affected by the economic crisis arising from the conflict in the Middle East
23 Apr 2026
8/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/04/2026
The EU tightens economic sanctions against Russia by expanding trade and financial restrictions. It affects European companies operating with Russian entities.
Export companies, financial entities and commercial operators with links to Russia
26 Aug 2026
7/10
Public Sector
Effective: 26/08/2026
Pressure groups (lobbies) must register in a mandatory public registry and declare their contacts with senior officials and civil servants. The aim is to prevent corruption and ensure that public decisions serve the gene...
Companies, associations, firms and entities engaged in lobbying before the General State Administration
26 Aug 2026
7/10
Public Sector
Effective: 26/08/2026
The Government activates a reinforced coordination mechanism in Ceuta following the massive influx of migrants on July 30. The measure will remain in force until December 31, 2026.
Public administrations, social services, security forces and citizens of Ceuta
13 Aug 2026
7/10
Labour & Employment
Effective: 13/08/2026
The Institute for Women and Labor Inspection join forces to strengthen oversight of compliance with equality between women and men in companies, with special attention to feminized and precarious sectors.
Companies with obligation to have an equality plan, especially in feminized sectors
08 Aug 2026
7/10
Real Estate
The General Directorate rules that the registrar can suspend the short-term rental registration number if inscribed community bylaws limit that use.
Owners of tourist dwellings in communities with bylaws limiting short-term rentals
31 Jul 2026
7/10
Energy
Effective: 31/07/2026
The Government establishes new rules for electricity companies to plan and publish their network investments. The aim is greater transparency and ensuring investments respond to real needs of the energy transition.
Electricity transmission and distribution companies, industry, renewable energy developers and consumers