Grants 2025: Updated Guide for SMEs
Public funding for Spanish SMEs in 2025: ICO lines up to €12.5M, CDTI R&D grants, Next Generation EU calls, Kit Digital (up to €29,000) and De Minimis accumulation rules.
Updated 13 April 2026
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Analysis by Laura Fernandez Vega
Directora - Servicios Empresariales
Contabilidad Gestión de entidades CFO externo
21 published articles
- planificacion-fiscal
- contabilidad-externalizada
Accounting Year-End 2025: Key Points
2025 accounting close: Verifactu e-invoicing reconciliation, first CSRD ESG metrics alignment, new CIT restrictions and digital asset accounting changes.
Updated 13 April 2026 - planificacion-fiscal
Mandatory Electronic Invoicing: How to Prepare
How to prepare for mandatory B2B electronic invoicing in Spain under Crea y Crece Law: large company vs SME timelines, VERI*FACTU system, software approval and adaptation steps.
Updated 13 April 2026 - digitalizacion-pyme
What Grants Can Your SME Apply For in Spain in 2026?
An up-to-date overview of the main grants and public funding available to Spanish SMEs in 2026: Kit Digital, ENISA loans, European funds, R&D incentives, employment subsidies and regional aid. How to identify them and apply correctly.
Updated 14 April 2026 - empresa-familiar
Family Business Sector: Challenges for 2026
Spain's family business sector 2026: 89% of corporate fabric, 67% of private employment, fewer than 30% survive to the third generation, and the succession and IHT planning challenges for businesses founded in the 1980s-90s.
Updated 13 April 2026 - outsourced-accounting
Spanish General Accounting Plan 2026: practical guide for companies and sole traders
Complete guide to the Spanish General Accounting Plan (Royal Decree 1514/2007 and RD 1515/2007 PGC SME): structure, accounting principles, 2026 changes, digitisation updates and year-end obligations.
Updated 22 April 2026 - contabilidad-externalizada
Outsourcing accounting: advantages for growing SMEs
Why more and more companies are outsourcing their accounting and how to do it right.
Updated 13 April 2026 - non-resident-tax
VAT Representation for Non-Resident Companies
VAT fiscal representation in Spain for non-resident companies: when required, joint liability of the representative, Form 303 quarterly deadlines and Form 349 intracomm thresholds.
Updated 13 April 2026 - planificacion-fiscal
How to choose the right accounting firm for your startup
Practical criteria for startups and new entrepreneurs who need to choose an accounting or advisory firm: which services are essential from day one, red flags and how to scale the service as the company grows.
Updated 14 April 2026 - modelos-fiscales
Whitepaper: Payroll and Social Security — Business Guide 2025
Comprehensive 2025 guide to payroll and Social Security for Spanish businesses: SMI compliance (€1,184/month), 37.5-hour workweek adaptation, Verifactu integration with payroll systems, and Social Security contribution bases.
- insights-generales
Manufacturing Sector: Nearshoring and Spain Opportunities
Spain manufacturing nearshoring 2024: EU strategic sectors (semiconductors, batteries, EVs, medical equipment) driving industrial investment, competitive SMI of €1,134/month, and port/rail infrastructure advantages.
- company-formation
Startup Package Spain: Everything You Need
Spain Startup Law (Law 28/2022): 15% CIT rate for 4 years, 50% angel investor deduction up to €100,000, stock options simplification and ENISA emerging company recognition.
Updated 13 April 2026 - compliance-penal
Corporate Management: Compliance at 50+ Employees
Crossing 50 employees in Spain activates equality plan (Organic Law 3/2007), whistleblowing channel (Law 2/2023), works council and joint H&S committee obligations simultaneously.
Updated 13 April 2026 - compliance-legal
Logistics Sector: Supply Chain and Compliance 2024
Spain logistics sector 2024: €104 billion revenues (7.8% of GDP), CSDDD supply chain audit obligations for large operators, EU Battery and Packaging Regulations adding traceability obligations for logistics providers.
- empresa-familiar
Family Business: Succession Planning
Family business succession in Spain: 95% inheritance tax exemption, family protocol, holding structures and the 10-year retention requirement. Why fewer than 1 in 3 survives to the second generation.
Updated 13 April 2026 - cfo-externalizado
Outsourced vs Internal CFO: Comparison
Outsourced vs internal CFO for Spanish SMEs: €80,000-€130,000 internal cost vs €18,000-€45,000 outsourced, first-year savings over 60% and when each model makes sense.
Updated 13 April 2026 - asesoria-fiscal-pyme
When to Outsource Your SME's Accounting
Clear signals for deciding when to outsource an SME's accounting: cost comparison, signs that the in-house function has reached its limit, outsourcing models and how to make the transition without losing information.
Updated 14 April 2026 - outsourced-cfo
Internal vs External CFO: Cost Comparison for SMEs
Total cost of an internal vs external CFO for Spanish SMEs: breakdown of cost items, profile by turnover and when each model creates more value.
Updated 14 April 2026 - insights-generales
Whitepaper: Digitizing the Finance Department
How to digitise the finance department of a Spanish company: cloud accounting tools, electronic invoicing integration (Verifactu), RPA for reconciliations, outsourced CFO model, and technology selection for SMEs. 32-page guide.
- derecho-laboral
Equality Plan: Obligations and Calendar
Equality plan obligations in Spain: mandatory for companies with 50+ employees under Royal Decree 901/2020, REGCON registration, LISOS fines up to €225,018 and negotiation timeline.
Updated 13 April 2026 - planificacion-fiscal
Electronic Invoicing in Spain: Everything You Need to Know
Complete guide to electronic invoicing in Spain: B2G obligations via FACe, B2B mandate under Crea y Crece Law (Law 18/2022), VERI*FACTU system and accepted formats.
Updated 13 April 2026