21 Apr 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 16/04/2026
The EU updates the rules so that companies can share patents and technology without breaching competition regulations. It facilitates technology transfer agreements under certain conditions.
Companies that grant or receive licenses for patents, know-how or software in the EU
16 Apr 2026
6/10
Corporate & Business
The Government assigns public telephone numbers for customer service and sets the conditions for their use. It affects companies that offer telephone service lines to their customers.
Companies with customer telephone service and telecommunications operators
11 Apr 2026
6/10
Labour & Employment
Effective: 01/01/2026
New law that protects the rights of LGBTI persons and prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in all areas of life.
Companies, employers, service providers, public administrations and LGBTI persons
08 Apr 2026
6/10
Data Protection
Effective: 07/04/2026
The EU establishes the body that will coordinate the shared use of health data among member states. It will regulate access to medical records and health data at European scale.
Hospitals, insurers, pharmaceuticals, researchers and health sector technology companies
03 Apr 2026
6/10
Public Sector
Effective: 01/01/2026
Canarias approves its public accounts for 2026. It sets the expenditure and investment of the autonomous community for the next fiscal year.
Citizens, businesses, self-employed individuals and public entities operating in Canarias
27 Mar 2026
6/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 26/03/2026
The Government appoints Arcadi España García as Minister of Finance. The change is effective from 26 March 2026.
All taxpayers, companies, self-employed individuals and citizens subject to tax obligations in Spain
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
17 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 01/01/2026
The EU expands the list of prohibited mercury-added products for manufacturing, importing and exporting. It affects companies that produce or trade these products.
Manufacturers, importers and exporters of mercury-added products in the EU
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
19 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 13/01/2026
Errors are corrected in the European regulation governing the use of carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic substances in cosmetic products. It affects manufacturers and distributors in the cosmetic sector.
Manufacturers, distributors and importers of cosmetic products in the EU