Catalonia amends its law on trade, services and fairs and the regulations on commercial facilities
07 Apr 2026
Effective: 29 Dec 2025
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Who is affected:
Retailers, retail companies, shopping centre operators and fair organisers in Catalonia
Summary
Catalonia updates the rules governing retail trade, services and fairs, as well as the planning of large retail areas and commercial facilities.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Ley 12/2025 amends two key Catalan regulations: Ley 18/2017 on trade, services and fairs, and Decreto-ley 1/2009 on the planning of commercial facilities. The changes affect the regulation of commercial establishments, opening conditions, fairs and markets, and the criteria for setting up large retail spaces. Companies…
Full official title
Ley 12/2025, de 29 de diciembre, de modificación de la Ley 18/2017, de comercio, servicios y ferias, y del Decreto-ley 1/2009, de ordenación de los equipamientos comerciales.