11 May 2026
9/10
Corporate & Business
Effective: 28/04/2026
Spain approves a law to reduce bureaucracy, eliminate market barriers and improve the quality of regulations. It seeks to facilitate the lives of companies and citizens in their dealings with the Administration.
Companies, self-employed workers, citizens and public administrations throughout Spain
31 Mar 2026
9/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 25/03/2026
The mandatory electronic invoicing system between business owners and professionals in Spain is established. All companies and self-employed individuals must issue and receive invoices in digital format.
All business owners and professionals carrying out B2B transactions in Spain
31 Mar 2026
9/10
Social Security
Effective: 01/01/2026
The contribution rules to Social Security for companies and workers in 2026 are established. It affects wages, bases and applicable rates throughout the year.
Companies, self-employed workers, employees and special groups with SS contributions
27 Mar 2026
9/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 25/03/2026
The official forms and deadlines for filing the Income Tax and Wealth Tax returns for the 2025 tax year are approved. It also regulates how to obtain and confirm the draft return by electronic means.
Taxpayers required to file IRPF and/or Wealth Tax returns in 2025
30 Jul 2026
8/10
Labour & Employment
Effective: 30/07/2026
The Government creates labor and social aid for workers affected by the fires in Madrid, Ávila and Toledo in July 2026. Includes extraordinary benefits, leave and social security contribution exemptions.
Workers, self-employed, companies and cooperatives in municipalities affected by 2026 forest fires
30 Jul 2026
8/10
Grants & Subsidies
Effective: 30/07/2026
The Government launches a shock plan with direct aid to the hospitality sector to upgrade equipment with more efficient models. The objective is to reduce energy costs in light of the crisis in the Middle East.
Bars, restaurants, hotels and hospitality establishments, especially SMEs and self-employed workers
23 Jul 2026
8/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 23/07/2026
The Community of Madrid approves a law that allows inheriting or receiving as a gift a family business by paying almost nothing in inheritance and gift tax, with a 99% reduction.
Family businesses and their heirs or donees in the Community of Madrid
15 Jul 2026
8/10
Corporate & Business
Effective: 15/07/2026
The Government approves the 'Spain Grows' program strategy, which channels over 10,800 million from the ICO to finance SMEs, affordable rental housing and environmental projects where the private market does not reach.
SMEs, affordable housing developers, companies in strategic sectors and ecological transition projects
30 Jun 2026
8/10
Energy
Effective: 30/06/2026
The Government extends until September 2026 the energy tax reductions and aid to transport operators, farmers and fishermen approved due to the Middle East crisis, with gradual withdrawal as markets stabilize.
Households, transport operators, farmers, livestock breeders, fishermen and energy-consuming companies
27 Jun 2026
8/10
Data Protection
Effective: 27/06/2026
The Spanish Data Protection Authority sanctions Vodafone with 1.05 million and Amadeus with 14.4 million euros for violating the RGPD in the processing of personal data.
Companies processing personal data, especially large technology and telecommunications corporations