Spain mandates e-invoicing for B2B transactions
The Spanish Tax Agency has published Royal Decree 238/2026 on 25 March 2026, in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 31 March. The decree introduces mandatory electronic invoicing requirements for B2B transactions between businesses and professionals
See MoreSpain cuts corporate, VAT, energy taxes under crisis response plan
Spain’s Tax Agency has issued a statement outlining the tax provisions of Royal Decree-Law 7/2026 on 20 March 2026. Published in the Official State Gazette on 21 March, the decree enacts the Comprehensive Response Plan to the Crisis in the Middle
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Spain: Council of Ministers approves signing of new income tax treaty with Netherlands
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
See MoreSpain: Council of Ministers approves signing of new income tax treaty with Montenegro
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
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Spain repeals Royal Decree-Law 2/2026 covering social measures, tax reforms, regional financing
Spain’s Congress of Deputies has officially repealed Royal Decree-Law 2/2026, originally issued on 3 February 2026.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
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US: Trump threatens full trade embargo on Spain over Iran strikes
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
See MoreSpain: Barcelona raises tourist tax to ease housing pressure
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
See MoreSpain extends select depreciation incentives, higher simplified VAT threshold through 2026
Spain issued Royal Decree-Law 2/2026 on 3 February 2026, reintroducing several measures that had been extended under the now-repealed Royal Decree-Law 16/2025 of 23 December 2025. Housing and eviction protections Eviction Suspension:
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US: IRS releases US–Spain competent authority agreement on arbitration
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Internal Revenue Bulletin No. 2026-6 on 2 February 2026. The bulletin includes Announcement 2026-3, which sets out the Competent Authority Arrangement agreed between the US and Spain to implement
See MoreSpain repeals VAT, PIT, corporate tax measures
Spain’s Official State Gazette (BOE) published the Congressional Resolution of 27 January 2026 on 28 January 2026, formally announcing that Royal Decree-law 16/2025 – which was introduced to support socially vulnerable groups and implement
See MoreSpain: Tax Agency unveils 2026 VAT, PIT, corporate tax measures
The Spanish Tax Agency has introduced new tax measures under Royal Decree-Law 16/2025 of 23 December 2025, published in the Official State Gazette on 24 December. The decree aims to support socially vulnerable groups and implement urgent tax and
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OECD urges Spain to bolster long-term growth with deeper reforms, efficient public financesÂ
According to an OECD report on 26 November 2025, Spain’s economy has shown impressive performance, growing by 10% since late 2019 and outpacing other European countries. This momentum offers a solid base for addressing longer-term challenges, and
See MoreMontenegro: Government approves signing of new income tax treaty with Spain
Montenegro’s government approved the signing of a new income tax treaty with Spain on 7 November 2025. The treaty seeks to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion. The updated treaty aligns with current international standards,
See MoreSpain: Ministry of Finance issues new Pillar 2 global minimum tax forms
RF Report Spain’s Ministry of Finance has issued Order HAC/1198/2025 of 21 October 2025, published in the BoletÃn Oficial del Estado on 29 October 2025. The order introduces three new tax forms as part of Spain’s implementation of the
See MoreMontenegro, Spain concludes negotiations for new income tax treaty
RegFollower Desk Montenegro and Spain have initialled a new income tax treaty following the conclusion of their third round of negotiations on 23 October 2025. The treaty aims to update and replace an earlier 2014 agreement that was never
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Peru, Spain advance negotiations for tax treaty
Peru and Spain to advance negotiations on a double taxation agreement. The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that government officials from Peru and Spain met in Madrid on 10 September 2025 to discuss bilateral cooperation. During
See MoreSpain announces 2024 VAT refund deadline
Spanish and EU businesses have until 30 September 2025 to claim VAT and IGIC refunds for 2024, subject to applicable procedures and reciprocity conditions. Spanish companies and foreign businesses have until 30 September 2025 to claim refunds for
See MoreSpain consults on Pillar 2 tax reporting forms
Spain is seeking feedback on a draft order introducing key reporting forms for the complementary tax, which runs until 24 June 2025. Spain’s Ministry of Finance opened a public consultation on 3 June 2025 concerning a draft order that sets out
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