Spain ratifies the pending DTA and accompanying Protocol with Germany

The Spanish Council of Ministers approved the signing of a new income tax treaty with the Netherlands  on 10 March 2026. The agreement seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion. It must go through a process of formal signing, and

The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the signing of a new income tax treaty with Montenegro on 10 March 2026. The treaty seeks to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion. The updated treaty aligns with current international

The German Federal Central Tax Office (Bundeszentralamt für Steuern, BZSt) has recently adopted a restrictive administrative practice concerning withholding tax on dividend distributions paid by German companies (GmbHs) to US parent companies. This

Spain’s Congress of Deputies has officially repealed Royal Decree-Law 2/2026, originally issued on 3 February 2026. The repeal was formalised in a Congressional Resolution dated 26 February 2026 and published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on

US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a full trade embargo on Spain on 3 March 2026. This escalation follows Spain's refusal to allow the US military to use shared bases for strikes on Iran. At a White House briefing, Trump described

Spain’s Barcelona has increased its tourism levy, making it one of the highest in Europe, as authorities aim to curb visitor numbers and support affordable housing. From April, hotel guests will pay between EUR 10–15 per night, up from EUR 5