the 2010 tax changes occurring strain on the one hand the consumer and relieve the other hand, the entrepreneur.
first Increasing the value added tax (IVA)
The shopping is more expensive in Spain significantly from the second half of 2010. On 1 July connect new value-added tax rates in force. Accordingly, the general VAT rate will increase from 16% to 18%. The reduced rate of VAT, which currently stands at 7% is increased to 8%.
remains unchanged, only the minimum VAT rate at 4% there, which concerns mainly basic foodstuffs and printed materials.
| kind | previous tax rate | new tax rate |
| IVA general | 16% | 18% |
| IVA reducido | 7% | 8%% |
| IVA superreducido | 4% | 4% |
second Temporary reductions in corporate taxes (IS)
In contrast to the natural persons who have to accept a tax increase, are certain companies to benefit from tax relief.
Under the condition that they reduce their workforce is not 2010, and are lower for company size (maximum 25 employees, less than 5 million in sales) some temporary relief. For the fiscal years 2009 to 2011 they will be rewarded with lower tax rates.
| income | rule tax rate | Reduced tax rate |
| to € 120,202.41 | 25% | 20% |
| to 120,202.41 € | 30% | 25% |
This measure is the progressive loss of jobs slowed, while the economic situation of the hard-hit by the crisis PYMES (small and medium-sized enterprises) will be improved.
third Increasing the capital gains tax (Impuesto sobre las Rentas de capital )
will also increase the capital gains tax, so the tax on interest income, investment income must be paid, etc.. This increases the cost in future saving and investing.
| income | previous tax rate | new tax rate |
| to 6,000, - € | 18% | 19% |
| from 6.000, - € | 18% | 21% |
4. Income tax (IRPF)
fall in income tax, including the following changes:
a. deletion of the allowance of 400, - €
Zapatero one of its most controversial measures undo. The reduction in income tax from 400, - €, which was introduced just over a year, virtually abolished with effect from 01.01.2010.
applies in full to the benefit only for future annual income of less than 8.000, - €. In income from 8000.01 to 12,000, - € will be granted the privilege still, with increasing Income but reduced proportionately.
b. Deductions for sole proprietors
Because of the similarity of the companies should come to self / individual entrepreneurs who keep their workforce stable, to enjoy a tax advantage. Condition is also here that the annual turnover is less than 5 million euros and the average sole proprietor has no more than 25 employees.
Maintaining all jobs or even increase this, here is a reduction of taxable income for income tax by up to 20%.
c. Change in the so-called Beckham Act
With effect from 01.01.2010 and finally connect changes to the controversial so-called Beckham's law in force.
This law aims to promote the immigration of foreign trained personnel (such as name to David Beckham) to Spain through the grant of tax privileges. The immigrant executives needed so far in the first six years are in their stay in Spain instead of the highest tax rate actually applicable only 24% taxes.
This rule is unchanged continued only for those executives whose annual income under 600.000, - Euro. Who earns more, but now must pay the 43% income tax. The top migrant workers are treated so that the remaining taxpayers.
| income | IRPF | Beckham - Law |
| to 17 360, - € | 24% | 24 % |
| bis 32.360,- Euro | 28 % | |
| bis 52.360,- Euro | 37 % | |
| ab 52.360,- Euro | 43 % | |
| from 600.000, - € | 43% |