09 Jul 2026
5/10
Real Estate
It is confirmed that a VPO in Mijas cannot obtain a tourist rental registration by room, even though the 10-year period has expired and prior authorization from the Junta de Andalucía exists.
Owners of protected housing units (VPO) who wish to rent them for tourist purposes
09 Jul 2026
5/10
Real Estate
The General Directorate confirms that a tourist rental cannot be registered for an apartment whose owners' association prohibits renting without express authorization. The owner's appeal is dismissed.
Apartment owners in associations with bylaws that restrict renting without authorization
09 Jul 2026
5/10
Real Estate
The DGRSJFP resolves that the prohibition of short-term rentals approved by a homeowners' association does not affect apartments that were already engaged in that activity before the agreement.
Owners of short-term rental properties in communities with restrictive bylaws and property registrars
09 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 15/06/2026
The EU corrects technical errors in the regulation implementing restrictive sanctions against Russia. This is a formal rectification without substantial changes to the measures.
Companies and individuals with commercial or financial links to Russia or sanctioned entities
03 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 25/06/2026
The European Commission approves that U.S. companies may apply for contracts from the European fund to rebuild Ukraine. This opens competition to U.S. firms in tenders financed by the EU.
European and Spanish companies bidding for Ukraine reconstruction contracts with EU funds
29 Jun 2026
5/10
Corporate & Business
New international regulation requiring motor vehicles to have systems for drivers to detect pedestrians and cyclists in close proximity. Improves road safety for the most vulnerable users.
Motor vehicle manufacturers and driving assistance system providers
26 Jun 2026
5/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 26/06/2026
The Traffic Regulations are reformed to better protect vulnerable road users: cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists. New obligations for helmets, gloves, reflective vests and speed limits when overtaking.
Motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians, VMP riders, delivery personnel and motorhome users
26 Jun 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Technical errors in the European regulation establishing sanctions against Russia are corrected. The changes are of a formal nature and do not alter the substance of the restrictive measures.
Companies and individuals operating with Russia or Russian entities subject to EU sanctions
19 Jun 2026
5/10
Public Sector
The Treasury publishes price indices for labor, materials and road transport to update public contracts for Q3 2025. Affects companies with active contracts with the Administration.
Contractor companies with works, supplies or transport contracts with the Public Administration
19 Jun 2026
5/10
Energy
Effective: 19/06/2026
The Government extends until 31 December 2026 the control over fuel prices at gas stations. Large oil companies with refineries in Spain must continue reporting their costs and selling prices weekly to CNMC.
Wholesale fuel operators with refining capacity in Spain and service stations