Francisco José Montiel del Río

New Register for Short-Term Rentals: more controls, less freedom.

From July 2025, all landlords who rent out a property on a daily or weekly basis will have to register on a new national database. The government is further increasing regulations on holiday rentals with the creation of the Register for Short-Term Rentals.Royal Decree 1312/2024, approved in December, increases control over the property market, in … Read more

Do you rent properties? Find out when the tax authorities consider that you have a business (and when you do not)

If your company rents properties, you may think that your company has a business activity. However, for this activity to be considered an economic activity and not just a rental activity, the tax authorities have a key rule: you need a full-time employee.The problem is that this requirement is not interpreted in the same way … Read more

Tax revolution! small and micro companies will enjoy a historic tax reduction from 2025

From 1 January 2025, the tax landscape in Spain will change drastically with the amendment of article 29 of Law 27/2014, of 27 November, on Corporate Income Tax (LIS). Small and micro companies are in luck! A progressive tax reduction will be implemented that will reduce their tax liability, allowing them to compete more strongly … Read more

Is your property overvalued for tax purposes? This is what you can do

If you have recently bought, inherited, or been gifted a property, you might be in for an unpleasant surprise when calculating your taxes. The tax office doesn’t just consider the price you paid (or the value stated in the deed)—they rely on a reference value set by the government. The problem? This reference value is … Read more

Thinking of Transferring Shares to a Holding Company? Beware of Potential Tax Consequences!

A recent resolution issued by the Central Economic-Administrative Court (TEAC) introduces additional complexity to the tax treatment of business mergers, restructurings, and reorganisations. In this new resolution, the court argues that it constitutes a form of tax evasion when a shareholder transfers shares to a holding company with the intention of selling them in the … Read more