AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHospitality Rules: Spain’s bar and restaurant association wants supermarkets serving ready-made meals for customers to eat on-site to face the same tax, health, labour and licensing rules as hospitality businesses. It’s a proposal for political parties, not a new government measure. Smart Meter Rollout: New rules will replace about eight million gas meters in homes and small businesses from 2029 to 2036, with remote daily readings intended to reduce estimated bills. SME Finance: BBVA and the European Investment Bank are backing deals to unlock €1.3 billion in financing for small businesses and mid-sized firms across Spain. Tax and Regulation: Vox leader Santiago Abascal is proposing lower taxes and fewer administrative burdens for SMEs and self-employed workers ahead of the November 29 election, but has not specified the tax changes. Startup Growth: AI is now used by one in four Spanish startups, a new record, while Barcelona’s Masia has raised an €18 million debut fund and opened a hub for frontier-tech founders.
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