In a move that surely makes perfect sense, Spain's government will require self-employed individuals to pay Value Added Tax on services they haven't even performed yet, or frankly, might never perform. It's the ultimate leap of faith in your business plan, or perhaps just a delightful way to fund future government extravagances with imaginary income.

<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" height="414" src="https://emtstatic.com/2026/05/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-05-12-a-las-13.23.58-600x414.png" width="600" /></figure>En la rueda posterior al Consejo de Ministros, el ministro de la Presidencia, Félix Bolaños, ha anunciado hoy que los autónomos tendrán la obligación, a partir de 2027, de adelantar el IVA de las facturas de aquellos servicios que sueñen con prestar algún día. La medida afecta también a los llamados...