03 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 05/03/2026
The EU-Canada agreement committee approves an accelerated procedure to resolve conflicts between investors or SMEs and States. It facilitates access to international arbitral justice for smaller businesses.
Individual investors and Spanish or Canadian SMEs with investment disputes against a CETA State
03 Jul 2026
5/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 22/06/2026
The EU Council approves the European stance before the international olive oil body on the official tasting and sensory evaluation method. It affects the quality standards for virgin olive oil in the market.
Producers, bottlers, exporters and importers of virgin olive oil
03 Jul 2026
5/10
Data Protection
Effective: 30/06/2026
The Commission establishes internal rules on how it manages personal data in its investigations into large digital platforms. It allows restricting certain rights of affected individuals during those investigations.
Technology companies investigated under the DMA and individuals whose data is processed by the Commission in those proceedings
02 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 01/07/2026
The European Commission modifies the list of Chinese animal products subject to special import controls. It affects importers and operators working with these products in the EU.
Importers, distributors, and food operators working with animal products from China
01 Jul 2026
5/10
Real Estate
The General Directorate resolves that to register a change of use from premises to tourist housing, the municipal license authorizing it is sufficient, without requiring additional documentation from the community of own...
Owners of premises in Madrid who wish to change the use to tourist housing
01 Jul 2026
5/10
Real Estate
A registrar denies registration of a purchase option considering it a concealed loan with prohibited pactum commissorium. The General Directorate confirms that such contracts must comply with consumer protection regulati...
Homeowners with debts, real estate investment companies and notaries who formalize purchase options as collateral
01 Jul 2026
5/10
Real Estate
The General Directorate resolves that whoever purchases mortgage loans from consumers must be registered in the lender registry of the Bank of Spain. Without this requirement, the registrar may refuse registration.
Funds and companies that purchase mortgage loans on consumer residential properties
01 Jul 2026
5/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 01/07/2026
The EU extends the approval periods of 19 active substances used in pesticides and plant protection products, allowing their continued use while reviews are completed.
Plant protection product manufacturers, agricultural distributors and farmers in the EU
30 Jun 2026
5/10
Corporate & Business
Effective: 30/06/2026
The OEPM and CDTI sign an agreement to encourage the use of patents and trademarks among innovative companies. Includes training, advisory services and a 30% discount on technological reports.
Innovative companies, startups, CDTI aid beneficiaries and entities from the PIDI Network
30 Jun 2026
5/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 23/04/2026
The Guardia Civil and the Bank of Spain formalize their collaboration to investigate and prosecute individuals or companies offering financial services without authorization. They will share information on suspicious cas...
Entities and individuals operating in the financial sector without authorization from the Bank of Spain