Spanish Supreme Court confirms lump sum unemployment rights for self-employed family collaborators
19/05/2026. The Spanish Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling confirming that self-employed collaborators (“autónomos colaboradores”) are entitled to receive unemployment benefits as a lump sum payment in order to join a family business. The judgment, delivered on 11 March 2026, overturns the previously restrictive interpretation applied by Spain’s Public State Employment Service (SEPE), which […]
Self-employed company owners in Spain face up to €135 monthly increase in 2026
27/04/2026. Spain’s self-employed contribution system, reformed in 2023 and led by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, is starting to show significant effects as we approach 2026. Although many professionals have not yet noticed changes in their monthly payments, new rules are already being applied that will directly impact specific groups. A higher […]
Spanish Tax Authority clarifies that rent reductions to obtain the 90% tax deduction only apply to new contracts
The Ministerio de Hacienda has clarified that landlords cannot reduce the rent of an existing lease to qualify for the 90% tax reduction in the Personal Income Tax (IRPF). According to a binding consultation issued by the Dirección General de Tributos, this tax benefit only applies when a new rental contract is signed and the […]
Spain’s Supreme Court eases tax requirements for family businesses
The Tribunal Supremo has issued an important ruling that makes it easier for family businesses to access tax benefits in the Spanish Inheritance and Gift Tax and the Spanish Wealth Tax. According to the court, when a company is part of a business group, it is not necessary for each individual company to have its […]
The Treasury and the Regional Government open a €10 million call for business projects in Extremadura
La Junta de Extremadura ha abierto una nueva convocatoria de ayudas por 10 millones de euros para financiar proyectos de investigación, desarrollo e innovación (I+D+i) dirigidos a pequeñas y medianas empresas (pymes) y **startups de base tecnológica en la región. La iniciativa fue autorizada por el Consejo de Gobierno con cargo al Programa Operativo FEDER […]
Hacienda begins the year with over €600 million still pending refunds to thousands of taxpayers.
Más de 600 millones de euros sin abonar tras el cierre de la Campaña de la Renta Hacienda ha comenzado el año con más de 600 millones de euros aún pendientes de devolución a casi 400.000 contribuyentes, correspondientes a la última Campaña del Impuesto sobre la Renta. Aunque a finales de diciembre se había satisfecho […]
Payroll Deduction 2025–2026: How the New €340 Aid Works
En el despacho vemos a diario dudas sobre esta nueva deducción de nómina. Te lo explico en claro: no es un “abono” mensual en la nómina, es una deducción del IRPF que verás en la declaración de la Renta del ejercicio 2025 (campaña 2026). La medida nace en la Ley 5/2025 y el BOE fija […]
The implementation of Verifactu, the new mandatory electronic invoicing system for freelancers and SMEs, is postponed until 2027
The Government has approved a new timeline for the rollout of Verifactu, the electronic invoicing system developed by the Spanish Tax Agency and designed to ensure greater control over the commercial operations of freelancers and small and medium-sized enterprises. Its entry into force, initially planned for 2026, is now postponed to 2027 in order to […]
Probationary Period at Work: What the Law Says, Why It’s in the News, and How It Affects You
Article 14 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute sets the limits for the probationary period at work: The data sparking the debate Following the labour reform, dismissals for “not passing the probationary period” have skyrocketed. Recent legal analysis shows that the number of terminations jumped from 77,454 in the first half of 2019 to 350,459 in […]
Goodbye to the VAT Exemption in Spain: What Does It Mean for Small Businesses and Freelancers?
Quick summary: The Spanish government has decided not to apply the VAT exemption system in Spain. However, it will allow Spanish entrepreneurs to benefit from it for operations in other EU countries. What does this mean for small businesses and freelancers? What is the VAT Exemption and Why Was It Important? The VAT exemption was […]