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
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
Corporate & Business
Specific telephone numbers are assigned for commercial calls and usage conditions are established. It affects companies that conduct telemarketing campaigns.
Telemarketing companies, call centers and telecommunications operators
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
15 Apr 2026
5/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 14/04/2026
The regulation implementing the Foreigners Act is updated, modifying procedures and conditions for residence and integration of foreign citizens in Spain.
Foreign citizens in Spain, companies hiring foreign workers and public administrations