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
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
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
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
The EU approves a new customs regulation that modernizes the rules for importing and exporting goods and creates a common European customs authority.
Importers, exporters, customs agents, carriers and international trade companies
An auction market is established to contract firm capacity and ensure sufficient electricity when renewables are not producing. It affects producers, storage operators and the peninsular electricity system.
Electricity producers, storage operators, energy investors and system operator Red Eléctrica
The Government extends the operation of Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant (Units I and II) until June 8, 2030, extending its useful life by an additional 19 to 31 months.
Nuclear operators, energy sector, electricity consumers and communities surrounding Almaraz
The European Commission suspends certain trade rebalancing measures applied to US and European products exported to the US. This pause aims to facilitate trade negotiations between both parties.
Importers and exporters of products between the EU and US affected by retaliatory tariffs
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
A customs duty of 3 euros per shipment is established for international online purchases under 150€. It affects platforms such as AliExpress, Temu or Shein and their European buyers.
International e-commerce platforms, logistics operators and European consumers who shop online outside the EU