Tax updates
Extension of the suspension for losses until 2026
A new extension to the exceptional regime relating to the legal grounds for dissolution due to losses was published in the Spanish State Gazette (BOE) of 24 December under the Fourth Additional Provision, once again addressing the interpretation and application of Article 363.1.e) of the Consolidated Text of the Spanish Law on Capital Companies (LSC).
Intragroup VAT: Key Aspects
The recent ruling by the Directorate-General for Taxation (Consultation V2212-25, of 18 November 2025) clarifies key aspects of the treatment of services provided between a Spanish branch and its Italian head office, which forms part of an Italian ‘VAT group’, and its impact on the pro rata deduction. The consultation, submitted by a multinational banking […]
Tax obligations Q4 2025
Please keep in mind that 20th of January 2026 is the deadline for filing, among others, the following tax returns (quarterly/monthly – as applicable): -Form 111: For withholdings and payments on account of Personal Income Tax on earned income and business activities income. – Form 115: For withholdings and payments on account on income from […]
Tax obligations December 2025
Below we highlight a series of tax obligations to be taken into account during the month of December, which, in short, are the following: – Corporate Income Tax Advance Payments 2025. – Local business tax (IAE). – Immediate Information Supply (IIS). – Country by country information (form 231). Please find the corresponding content mentioned below. […]
New Benefits for the Non-Resident Personal Income Tax
Through its judgements of 29 October and 3 November 2025, the Spanish Supreme Court confirms that non-residents may benefit from the joint limit rule set out in the Wealth Tax (IP) Law, thereby potentially obtaining a reduction in their IP liability. Please bear in mind that, under this joint limit rule, the sum of Personal Income Tax (IRPF) and Wealth Tax (IP) may not exceed 60% of the taxpayer’s total income. If this threshold is exceeded, the […]
Submission of the informative declaration on related-party transactions and tax havens
We are writing to remind you of the obligation to file Form 232 – “Informative return on related-party transactions and on transactions and situations relating to countries or territories classified as tax havens” – during the current month, November 2025. Form 232 covers and expands on information previously included in Form 200, the annual Corporate […]
Tax obligations Q3 2025
In the following we summarized some important filing deadlines. We hope this information meets your interest. Please keep in mind, that the deadline for filing the following tax returns is October 20nd, 2025: – Form 303, quarterly VAT return. Filing deadline for taxpayers included in the Immediate Supply of Information (“SII”) system is October 30th, […]
A milestone in the fight against discrimination against non-EU residents
National Court Ruling 3630/2025 is a significant milestone in the taxation of non-EU residents in Spain. Previously, taxpayers who obtained income from the rental of properties located in Spain could not deduct any expenses and were obliged to pay tax at a rate of 24% on gross income. This was in contrast to EU residents, […]
Unification of the DGT’s criteria for applying R&D&I deductions
On 17 July 2025, the Central Economic-Administrative Court (TEAC) issued a ruling that unified the criteria for applying R&D&I deductions. This resolved the controversial issue of whether an R&D&I deduction generated in a given financial year could be applied in subsequent years, even if it had not been included in the self-assessment for the year […]
Baleric Islands remove tax on gifts between direct family members
With effect from 25 July 2025, the Inheritance and Gift Tax regulations in the Balearic Islands will exempt gifts between direct family members (i.e. spouses, children, and grandchildren) from taxation. The new regulations introduce a 100% deduction on tax liability for gifts between family members in Groups I and II. Until now, only inheritances between […]
Tax obligations Q2 2025
We hope the following information is of your interest. Please keep in mind, that the deadline for filing the following tax returns is July 21st, 2025: • Form 303, quarterly VAT return. Filing deadline for taxpayers included in the Immediate Supply of Information (“SII”) system is July 30th, 2025. • Form 349, (quarterly/monthly) EC Sales […]
VAT and non-payment: VAT requirements do not violate EU law
In March 2025, the Supreme Court ruled on the compatibility between Spanish legislation modifying the VAT taxable amount in the event of non-payment and the legal framework established by EU law, in its judgment No. 371/2025. The High Court analysed whether the loss of the right to such a reduction due to non-compliance with formal […]
Tax obligations Q1 2025
We hope the following information is of your interest. Please keep in mind, that the deadline for filing the following declarations is April 21st, 2025: Form 303, quarterly VAT return. Filing deadline for taxpayers included in the Immediate Supply of Information (“SII”) system is April 30th, 2025. Form 349, (quarterly/monthly) EC Sales List (Intra-Community […]
Transfer Pricing: 2025 Tax and Customs Control Plan
On 17 March, the Official State Gazette (the “BOE”) published the 2025 Annual Tax and Customs Control Plan, which sets out new tax control guidelines for the coming year. In particular, the transfer pricing control will be intensified, with a focus on improving tax compliance. Automated risk analysis tools, greater specialisation and international cooperation will […]
Beckham Law: Tax Benefits for Expats
Non-resident taxpayers who move to Spanish territory and who, as a result of this move, acquire tax residence in Spain, may opt to be taxed under the special regime for posted workers, better known as the Beckham Law. Broadly speaking, the regime allows the taxpayer to apply a territorial criterion for tax purposes for […]