24 Mar 2026
6/10
Corporate & Business
The DGRN requires the resignation of a sole director to be registered in the Commercial Registry even if the company has not appointed a replacement. The registrar cannot block this procedure.
Sole directors of commercial companies and commercial registrars
24 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 18/03/2026
The European Commission establishes clear criteria to identify startups and innovative companies. This facilitates access to aid, investment, and specific European programs.
Startups, technology companies, investors, and public bodies supporting innovation
23 Mar 2026
6/10
Grants & Subsidies
Effective: 10/03/2026
The bases are approved for applying for grants aimed at funding occupational risk prevention activities. Entities developing projects in this field under Ley 31/1995 may apply.
Companies, non-profit entities, trade unions and organisations carrying out occupational risk prevention (PRL) activities
23 Mar 2026
6/10
Grants & Subsidies
Effective: 09/03/2026
Funds from the Plan de Recuperación are distributed among autonomous communities to improve the digital skills of tourism professionals. The money comes from the 2023 budgets.
Companies and workers in the tourism sector; autonomous communities as managing bodies
23 Mar 2026
6/10
Grants & Subsidies
Effective: 09/03/2026
Funds from the Recovery Plan are distributed among autonomous communities to finance social sustainability projects in the tourism sector. The distribution criteria were updated in February 2026.
Autonomous communities, tourist municipalities, companies and entities in the tourism sector
23 Mar 2026
6/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 06/03/2026
The tax on stays in tourist accommodations in Catalonia is updated and a new fee is created to cover the management costs of the municipal surcharge.
Tourist establishments in Catalonia: hotels, apartments, campings and rural accommodations
16 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 16/03/2026
The EU Council amends sanctions against Russia for its destabilising activities. Restrictive measures in force since 2024 are updated.
Companies with operations in Russia, financial institutions and Spanish exporters
11 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 10/03/2026
The European Commission guides countries on how to create single advisory services for energy efficiency. It makes it easier for citizens and businesses to access information, support and procedures in one place.
Construction, retrofitting and energy installation companies, public administrations and building owners
30 May 2026
5/10
Effective: 13/05/2026
Congress has ratified the decree that modifies what patients pay for their medications in pharmacies. The changes affect users and beneficiaries of the outpatient pharmaceutical benefit.
Patients, SNS beneficiaries, pharmacies and pharmaceutical benefit managers
29 May 2026
5/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 29/05/2026
Rules on the Risk Information Center of the Banco de España and revolving card advertising, annulled due to procedural defect by the Supreme Court in 2025, are reintroduced.
Credit institutions, banks, revolving card issuers and Banco de España