Taxes
Spain — Tax: Corporate Tax
Spain's standard corporate tax rate is 25% on net global profits for resident entities. Newly established companies get a reduced 15% rate for their first profitable tax year plus the following year; certified innovative startups under the Startup Law get an extended 15% rate for up to 4 consecutive profitable years. Domestic dividend/interest/royalty distributions carry a 19% withholding tax; 0% applies to dividends to an EU parent company holding 5%+ for 1+ continuous year (EU Parent-Subsidiary Directive). The annual return (Modelo 200) is due within 25 days of the 6-month mark after fiscal year-end (typically July 25 for calendar-year firms); advance installments (Modelo 202) are due in April, October, and December.
Key facts
- Standard corporate tax rate: 25% on net global profits.
- Newly created companies: 15% for the first profitable year plus the following year.
- Certified startups (Startup Law): 15% for up to 4 consecutive profitable years.
- Domestic dividend/interest/royalty withholding: 19%; 0% to EU parent companies holding 5%+ for 1+ year.
- Annual return (Modelo 200) due ~July 25 for calendar-year firms; advance installments (Modelo 202) due April, October, December.