What's Happening in Spain

What's Happening in Spain

Spain changes fast. Visa routes are reformed, tax thresholds move, regional grants open and close, property and rental rules tighten, and the cost of living shifts from one province to the next. This page is where we track those changes and translate them into plain English for people who are actually moving here and trading here. You will find updates on residency and visa requirements, autónomo and company registration, tax and social security contributions, banking and invoicing, licences and permits for physical premises, hiring, and the practical costs of setting up in different parts of the country. Every update is written for founders and freelancers rather than tourists, and each one explains what has changed, who it affects and what you should do next. If something on this page affects your plans, our free membership gives you the guides, checklists and calculators that turn it into an action list.

Update

Spain's digital nomad visa

The requirements, income thresholds and processing times have shifted again. Here is the current picture.

EBB Editorial

Update

Autónomo costs: what you will actually pay

Social security brackets, quarterly tax and the hidden costs nobody mentions.

EBB Editorial

Licence

Opening a Café in Andalucía: Understanding the Licence Timeline

Licencia de Apertura, planning permissions and why your timeline matters more than finding the cheapest rent.

EBB Editorial