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News and analysis on taxation

October 23, 2026

Law 49/2002 patronage: guide for donors and foundations

Donation relief under Spain's Law 49/2002, certification duties for foundations and income tax return steps for individuals and companies.

October 20, 2026

How to claim back Spanish plusvalía overpaid

When to challenge municipal capital gains tax after Constitutional Court case law, how to seek rectification and refunds within the 4-year limit.

October 16, 2026

ROI and VIES rejected: why your VAT number is denied

Census and operational reasons why Spain refuses ROI and VIES VAT registration, and how to fix the filing and appeal.

October 13, 2026

Tax consolidation vs VAT group in Spain

A practical comparison of Spanish corporate tax consolidation and the VAT group scheme, with a simple numeric example and the 3-year lock-in.

October 9, 2026

Crypto and Spanish tax: Form 721, sales and swaps

How crypto sales and swaps are taxed in Spain and when Form 721 for assets held abroad applies to virtual currencies.

October 6, 2026

Beckham Law in Alicante and Non-Resident Tax

Moving to Alicante under the Beckham Law: special inbound regime vs income tax vs non-resident tax, form 210 and treaties.

October 2, 2026

Valencia Family Business Succession by Gift of Shares

Guide to Valencia family business succession through lifetime gifts of shares, regional relief, wealth tax and succession agreements.

September 29, 2026

Transfer Pricing Documentation in Spain: Master File and Local File

Checklist for transfer pricing documentation in Spain for group SMEs, covering Master File, Local File, thresholds and reviews.

September 25, 2026

Challenging a Spanish Tax Penalty and Suspending Collection

How challenging a Spanish tax penalty works, from automatic suspension with a guarantee under art. 233 LGT to settlement discounts.

September 22, 2026

Reposition Appeal vs TEA Claim in Spain: Which Path to Take

Practical guide to reposition appeal vs TEA claim in Spain, with the 1-month deadline, common filing mistakes and next steps.

September 20, 2026

Culture investment tax deductions: how the 120% works

Corporate Income Tax law allows deducting up to 120% of contributions to cultural productions. We explain the requirements and steps.

September 10, 2026

Tax inspection: what to do when the request arrives

Receiving a Tax Agency request is not a penalty, but it demands a technical, on-time response. A practical action guide.

August 28, 2026

Forms 036 and 037: tax registration with the AEAT

Registering correctly with the Tax Agency census avoids future trouble. Differences between forms 036 and 037.