What’s Changing? Until recently, banks and payment platforms only reported large electronic payments to the tax authorities — for example, over 3.000€ or 10.000€ in a year. That threshold disappears in 2026. Because of the Royal Decree 253/2025, all Bizum payments received for commercial activity will be compiled and sent to the Tax Office monthly, … Read more
In Spain, businesses and self-employed individuals must comply with a range of tax reporting obligations, among which Form 347 (in Spanish known as Modelo 347) stands out as a key instrument for fiscal control. Far from being a mere administrative formality, this annual informative declaration allows the Spanish Tax Office (Agencia Tributaria) to detect inconsistencies, cross-check transactions between companies, and combat undeclared economic activity. For 2025, the form includes a notable update, making an understanding of its requirements more essential than ever.
Starting in 2026, the Spanish Tax Office will enforce updated financial reporting obligations. These changes affect all self-employed individuals and businesses and will also impact banks and payment entities. The objective of the reform (Order HAC/747/2025 and Royal Decree 253/2025) is to provide more timely and detailed financial information, improving transparency, monitoring, and the ability … Read more
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an EU regulatory framework designed to ensure that imported goods reflect the carbon emissions generated during their manufacturing process. Its primary objective is to prevent “carbon leakage”—a shift of production to countries with less stringent climate policies—and to maintain fair competition between EU producers and external exporters. As … Read more
What is the Modelo 840? The Modelo 840 is the form that businesses and professionals in Spain must use to register the economic activity they carry out for tax purposes. It is linked to the Impuesto sobre Actividades Económicas (IAE), which is a local tax paid by companies and self-employed people based on the type … Read more
IntroductionTax Form 232 is an essential document for companies in Spain who engage in international transactions with Tax Havens or dealings with related parties. It provides the Spanish tax authorities (Agencia Tributaria) with information about these transactions, ensuring compliance with Spain’s tax regulations and its commitment to international standards of transparency. In this article, we … Read more
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
When a company becomes subject to a tax inspection, it must adhere to two different types of deadlines: response deadlines for specific requests and the overall timeframe for the inspection process. While businesses are typically required to respond to tax authority requests within 10 or 15 business days or, in certain cases, one month, the … Read more
A Crucial Legal Obligation for All Companies Registered in Spain In Spain, the filing of annual accounts (cuentas anuales) is a fundamental legal requirement for all companies listed in the Registro Mercantil (Commercial Registry). This obligation applies to all limited companies, whether they are actively trading, dormant, small, or large. Far from being a mere … Read more
In Spain, a dormant company, known as an “inactive company,” is one that has ceased trading but has not been formally dissolved. Despite not engaging in business activities, these companies still have certain legal obligations to fulfill: By adhering to these obligations, dormant companies in Spain can maintain compliance with legal requirements and avoid potential … Read more
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