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Directive (EU) 2023/970: new pay transparency obligations
This Directive broadens the existing framework and introduces more harmonised and comparable criteria across the EU, with the aim of strengthening pay equality, improving salary transparency and facilitating the detection of the gender pay gap.
What is the SMAC and how does it work in employment disputes in Spain?
This body acts as a preliminary stage aimed at resolving disputes between employers and employees more quickly and, where possible, avoid judicial proceedings.
How to start operating in Spain: obligations for foreign companies
Establishing a foreign company in Spain requires careful prior planning, particularly regarding the operating structure and compliance with tax, employment and corporate obligations from the outset.
Pillar 2 in Spain: how the new 15% Top-up Tax works
This tax ensures a minimum effective tax rate of 15% for multinational groups, regardless of where they operate, and combats aggressive tax planning to achieve a fairer international tax system.
VeriFactu vs SII: differences between tax control systems in Spain
While SII focuses on the near real-time reporting of VAT records to the Spanish Tax Agency, VeriFactu acts on invoicing software to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the data.
B2B E-Invoicing: a new framework for payment deadlines
This measure provides businesses and self-employed professionals with greater control and efficiency in managing their collections, enhancing transparency and security in commercial relationships.
Increase of the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) in 2026
The new SMI is set at €1,221 gross per month in 14 payments, equivalent to €17,094 gross per year, representing a 3.1% increase compared to the previous year.
New paid parental leave of two weeks in Spain
The two weeks of paid parental leave are considered part of the leave for birth and care of a child, which currently amounts to 19 paid weeks per parent after the 2025 reform.
Social Security contributions in 2026: contribution bases and MEI increase
The increase in the maximum contribution base and the rise of the MEI rate to 0.90% will lead to higher contribution efforts, especially for employees with high salaries and for companies with above average pay structures.
Corporate Income Tax 2026 in Spain: rate reduction and an opportunity for foreign companies
The aim of this reform is to strengthen business competitiveness and position Spain as an attractive destination for foreign investment, while also enabling more effective medium term tax planning.