Spanish Startup Act – Empresa Emergente status (Ley 28/2022)

ENISA / Government of Spain
15% corporate tax rate for up to 4 years, tax deferral and a €50,000 stock-option exemption

Companies certified as an 'empresa emergente' under Spain's Startup Act get a reduced 15% corporate income tax rate for up to four years, tax payment deferral and tax-free treatment of stock options up to €50,000 a year. ENISA issues the certification free of charge.

Gov. schemeTax Incentives
Eligibility
Companies that meet the requirements for empresa emergente status under Ley 28/2022 and are certified by ENISA; the requirements are listed on the ENISA certification page.
Available in
ES Spain
Benefits
  • Reduced 15% corporate tax rate (instead of the general rate) for up to 4 years; deferral of tax debt; exemption for stock options up to €50,000; free ENISA certification.
Details
Tiers, how to apply, what to watch out for and sources are free with an account.
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