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BOE-A-2026-7906 ·7 April 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Businesses and individuals: 3 months to update official exchange rates or deviation risks

The Bank of Spain's resolution publishes the euro exchange rates from 2 April 2026 set by the ECB, now officially effective under Article 36 of Law 46/1998. These rates replace previous ones and must be used in financial transactions, contracts and tax declarations. The change impacts all parties involved in foreign exchange operations, especially international payments and tax calculations.

In 2 key points

  1. Official exchange rates are updated on 2 April 2026 and must be used in financial operations (art. 36 Ley 46/1998)
  2. The European Central Bank's rates are published by the Bank of Spain as official rates for use in contracts and declarations (Resolución de 2 de abril de 2026)

How it affects those involved

Businesses and individuals carrying out international payments or tax calculations must update their exchange rates from 2 April 2026. Tax authorities and banks will use the new rates in their official calculations. Financial advisers should review their reports and declarations to ensure accuracy in conversions. Using outdated exchange rates may result in fines or tax discrepancies.

Lifecycle

2026-04-07PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-04-02Into forceComes into force (Resolución de 2 de abril de 2026)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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