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
13 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
The Council of Europe establishes a legal framework for AI to respect human rights, democracy and the Rule of Law. It obliges signatory countries to regulate the use of AI systems in accordance with these principles.
Technology companies, public administrations and entities that develop or use AI systems
12 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 29/04/2026
The European Union launches a Talent Pool to facilitate the hiring of workers from non-EU countries. It will connect international candidates with European employers who cannot find suitable profiles in the local market.
Companies with hiring difficulties, non-EU workers and immigration authorities
07 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Errors are corrected in the European Directive regulating liability for damages caused by defective products, replacing the 1985 regulations. It affects manufacturers and distributors throughout the EU.
Manufacturers, importers, distributors and technology companies operating in the EU
05 May 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 04/05/2026
The EU establishes uniform quality management requirements for notified bodies that certify medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products. It affects how these bodies must operate and document their evaluation process...
Notified bodies, manufacturers of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products
27 Apr 2026
7/10
European Regulations
Effective: 17/04/2026
The EU updates the European technical standards supporting general safety of consumer products, repealing the previous 2019 regulations. It affects manufacturers and distributors marketing products in the European market...
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of consumer products in the EU
20 Apr 2026
7/10
European Regulations
The EU regulates cases where companies can defer reporting cybersecurity incidents. Strict conditions are established to justify such delays.
Companies and entities required to report cybersecurity incidents under NIS2 regulations
27 Mar 2026
7/10
Tax & Revenue
Effective: 27/02/2026
An exceptional tax measure is approved in Spain. It may imply temporary changes in taxes or tax burdens for citizens and businesses.
Taxpayers, companies, self-employed individuals and citizens subject to the Spanish tax system