11 May 2026
9/10
Corporate & Business
Effective: 28/04/2026
Spain approves a law to reduce bureaucracy, eliminate market barriers and improve the quality of regulations. It seeks to facilitate the lives of companies and citizens in their dealings with the Administration.
Companies, self-employed workers, citizens and public administrations throughout Spain
31 Mar 2026
9/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 25/03/2026
The mandatory electronic invoicing system between business owners and professionals in Spain is established. All companies and self-employed individuals must issue and receive invoices in digital format.
All business owners and professionals carrying out B2B transactions in Spain
31 Mar 2026
9/10
Social Security
Effective: 01/01/2026
The contribution rules to Social Security for companies and workers in 2026 are established. It affects wages, bases and applicable rates throughout the year.
Companies, self-employed workers, employees and special groups with SS contributions
27 Mar 2026
9/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 25/03/2026
The official forms and deadlines for filing the Income Tax and Wealth Tax returns for the 2025 tax year are approved. It also regulates how to obtain and confirm the draft return by electronic means.
Taxpayers required to file IRPF and/or Wealth Tax returns in 2025
02 May 2026
8/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 01/04/2026
The Government approves extraordinary measures to address the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The aim is to cushion the effects on Spanish companies and citizens.
Companies, self-employed workers and citizens affected by the economic crisis arising from the conflict in the Middle East
23 Apr 2026
8/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/04/2026
The EU tightens economic sanctions against Russia by expanding trade and financial restrictions. It affects European companies operating with Russian entities.
Export companies, financial entities and commercial operators with links to Russia
28 May 2026
7/10
Social Security
Effective: 28/05/2026
Flexible retirement is reformed to make it easier for retirees to work without losing their entire pension, expanding options for both employed and self-employed work.
Retirees wishing to work, companies hiring them and self-employed pensioner workers
27 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
The EU Council authorizes the signing of an interim trade agreement with Mexico. This pact will facilitate trade and investment between both regions.
Export and import companies between the EU and Mexico, investors and commercial operators
26 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 26/05/2026
The EU updates its sanctions list against Russia, adding or modifying restrictions on persons and entities. It affects financial transactions and commercial relations with sanctioned parties.
Companies and financial entities with commercial or financial relations linked to Russia
23 May 2026
7/10
Real Estate
The DGRSJFP confirms that a bylaw clause prohibiting the use of apartments as hospitality business prevents obtaining the short-term rental registration number.
Short-term rental property owners, homeowners' associations, real estate investors and vacation rental platforms