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Practical answers from our advisory desks — tax, company, employment and property, always with the Canary Islands specifics that mainland guides miss.
Property August 14, 2026
Holiday lets in the Canary Islands in 2026 — the registry that fell, the law that stands, and the taxes that never went away
The Supreme Court annulled Spain's single rental registry in May 2026, months after the Canary Islands passed the strictest holiday-let law in their history. What actually applies to your vivienda vacacional in Fuerteventura right now. 5 min read
Business August 8, 2026
The ZEC — how companies in Fuerteventura pay 4% corporate tax, and why the clock is ticking
The Canary Islands Special Zone lets qualifying companies pay 4% corporate tax instead of 25% — with lower thresholds in Fuerteventura than in the capital islands. The current registration window runs to the end of 2026, and the process takes months. 5 min read
Property August 1, 2026
Owning a home in Spain as a non-resident — what Modelo 210 really costs you every year
Every non-resident who owns Spanish property owes an annual tax return — even if the home is never rented and earns nothing. How imputed income works, what changed in the filing calendar, and the mistakes that generate letters from the tax agency. 5 min read
Residency July 24, 2026
Working from Fuerteventura — the digital nomad visa, the Beckham regime and your taxes
Spain's digital nomad visa remains one of Europe's most attractive routes for remote workers — and Fuerteventura one of its best addresses. The 2026 requirements, the 24% flat-tax option, and the details that decide whether an application succeeds. 5 min read
Taxes July 17, 2026
VeriFactu is coming in 2027 — why 2026 is the year to get your invoicing ready
Spain's certified invoicing system is now mandatory from 1 January 2027 for companies and 1 July 2027 for the self-employed. What VeriFactu actually requires, who it applies to in the Canary Islands, and how to prepare without the last-minute scramble. 6 min read
Taxes July 10, 2026
IGIC vs IVA — how indirect tax really works in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are outside the EU VAT area. Instead of 21% IVA, businesses here charge IGIC at a general 7% — with its own rates, its own filings and its own traps when you trade with the mainland. The complete picture, explained. 5 min read
Business July 3, 2026
Autónomo or SL? Starting a business in Spain in 2026 — real costs, real timelines
Self-employed or limited company is the first structural decision every new business in Spain faces. The 2026 numbers on both sides — social security brackets, the €80 flat rate, corporate tax at 19–21% for micro companies — and the Canary factors that tilt the answer. 6 min read