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
In 2025, Spain is undergoing a significant transformation in its labour landscape with the proposal to reduce the maximum working week from 40 to 37.5 hours without any reduction in salary. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy, aims to improve work-life balance, boost productivity, and enhance employee well-being. Current Status … Read more
Spain’s tax inspectors accused of being unreasonable and abusive towards Beckham Law beneficiaries in an advertisement published in the Financial Times of the UK. An action group is being organised.
The holiday rental obligations explained in detail
Accidents when travelling to work are usually treated as work related accidents. In this case even a 44 km cycle commute was ruled a work related accident.
A brief article on UK families moving to Spain for the private eductation of their children, now that the Labour Government is attacking private education
A personal account of dealing with the UK tax office compared to Spain.
Spain is introducing new measures to help with business creation
This highly politically motivated duplicate tax has already resulted in legal actions against the Government and general chaos for those concerned about tax planning for the wealthy in Spain.
Wealth tax is a political football and central Government is determined to keep it in play, regardless of how little money it raises, such is the state of Spanish politics
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