Overview
- Lawmakers approved a non-binding motion asking the government to exempt VAT for workers who bill less than €85,000, passing by 339 votes to 5 with six abstentions.
- The vote satisfied a condition set by Junts to back the government’s anti-crisis decree on energy and fuel measures.
- Nothing changes for taxpayers yet, because ministers must draft and pass a decree or law before any exemption can take effect.
- Junts said Minister Félix Bolaños pledged a 0% VAT option for those who opt in, though the government has not published details.
- EU rules allow a small-business VAT franchise up to €85,000, but Spain has not transposed the directive and now faces an infringement case from the European Commission.