24 Mar 2026
6/10
Corporate & Business
The DGRN requires registration of leases over part of a property for solar plants without requiring geographic coordinates. It facilitates renewable energy projects on partially leased land.
Photovoltaic plant developers, rural property owners and land registrars
24 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/03/2026
The EU confirms anti-dumping duties on iron and steel fasteners from China. Affects importers and manufacturers that use these components.
Importers, distributors and manufacturers using steel fasteners of Chinese origin
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
13 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 12/03/2026
The EU updates the technical standards that manufacturers of industrial, agricultural, construction machinery and other equipment must meet to ensure their safety and free movement in the European market.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of industrial, agricultural, construction machinery and technical equipment
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
10 Mar 2026
6/10
Corporate & Business
Effective: 05/07/2024
Technical errors are corrected in the directive requiring large companies to identify and manage negative impacts on human rights and the environment across their value chains.
Large European companies with more than 1,000 employees and €450M in annual turnover
17 Apr 2026
5/10
Grants & Subsidies
Effective: 24/03/2026
The Government establishes the rules for granting subsidies to mining exploration projects between 2026 and 2030. Mining sector companies that meet the established requirements may apply for them.
Companies and entities in the mining sector that carry out mineral resource exploration in Spain
16 Apr 2026
5/10
Energy
Effective: 15/04/2026
The regulations governing direct subsidies for sustainable energy projects in the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands within the Recovery Plan are updated. The changes affect the conditions for granting these aids in isl...
Companies, public entities and beneficiaries of energy aid in the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands
16 Apr 2026
5/10
Social Security
Effective: 15/04/2026
The State Secretariat for Migration entrusts Social Security with the receipt and processing of foreign residence authorization requests. This streamlines the administrative management of these permits.
Foreign residence applicants, companies with migrant workers and management firms
16 Apr 2026
5/10
Energy
Effective: 11/03/2026
The European Commission publishes guidelines for countries to correctly apply the energy efficiency principle when evaluating investments. It helps compare energy options by prioritizing savings before new infrastructure...
Energy regulators, public administrations, energy sector companies and investors