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 […]
2025 Guide: Cultural Tax Deductions for Self-Employed Professionals and Companies (IRPF & Corporate Tax)
How to Legally and Safely Reach the 120% Deduction — with Full Support from ALR 1. What the cultural investment deduction is and when it applies Cultural tax deductions allow self-employed professionals under direct assessment and companies to invest in certified cultural projects — performing arts, live music, film, television, or animation — and apply […]
Mandatory digital time tracking: what changes, timelines, and how to get ready
In one line: mandatory digital time tracking moves from “a document” to a secure, traceable, remote-ready system with stiffer, worker-level fines. Therefore, start now. What the rule actually asks for First, you need a digital system. Paper or Excel won’t cut it. The tool must be unalterable, add a timestamp, and keep data for 4 […]
Dismissals During the Probationary Period: What the Labor Reform Means for Your Business and How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
With the new labor reform, dismissals during the probationary period have become a hot topic. According to recent data, such dismissals have increased by 542% in 2025. This trend raises concern among both companies and employees, as it brings new legal and management challenges. At ALR Asesoría, with more than 30 years of experience, we […]
Self-employed retirement: what you need to know
En ALR Asesoría recibimos cada mes numerosas consultas de profesionales que han trabajado toda su vida como autónomos y quieren saber qué les espera al llegar el momento de jubilarse. La jubilación de los autónomos es distinta a la del régimen general, y conviene entender bien cómo funciona para evitar sorpresas desagradables. Si eres autónomo […]