In Spain’s ever-evolving administrative landscape, few initiatives combine digital transformation and regulatory rigour as effectively as Verifactu. Scheduled to come into force in 2026, this system represents a decisive step towards transparency — and a fundamental shift in how businesses and the self-employed issue invoices and report to the tax authorities. Verifactu: What It Is … Read more
On June 30, 2025, the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) officially executed the first installment collection of the Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas (IRPF) for the 2024 fiscal year. As every year, the date marked a moment of reckoning: for some, a withdrawal; for others, a windfall. Taxpayers who opted for the … Read more
In the corporate jungle of salaries, incentives, and retention strategies, few tools are as powerful — or as tax-sensitive — as performance-based bonuses. For executives and senior staff in Spain, timing is not just everything: it could mean a 30% tax reduction. The 30% Rule: A Hidden Gem in the Tax Code Under Spain’s IRPF … Read more
Starting 1st January 2025, the VAT rate on electricity bills in Spain has returned to the standard 21%, bringing an end to the temporary reductions implemented during the recent energy crisis. These tax breaks, which lowered the VAT rate to as little as 5% during peak periods of rising energy costs, were introduced to ease … Read more
We are pleased to share some exciting news for self-employed individuals in Spain. The Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social (TGSS) has launched the Import@ss app, a free and user-friendly tool designed to simplify key tasks for autónomos. This app allows you to manage important procedures, such as registering or deregistering as self-employed, directly from … Read more
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