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    News and articles

    Can Christmas hampers be tax-deductible?

    As Christmas approaches, it's a tradition in many companies to give out Christmas hampers or organize Christmas lunches and dinners for employees. 

    Gerard Blanch i Llorens
    Gerard Blanch i Llorens
    Accounting and Financial Advisor
    Taxation
    21 Dec, 2023 — 3 min
    Can Christmas hampers be tax-deductible?

    Social Security contribution rebate for R&D&I activities

    The Social Security contribution rebate for R&D&I activities is one of the most immediate and least known measures to support innovation among companies.

    Meritxell Cruces i Mabras
    Meritxell Cruces i Mabras
    Labour lawyer
    Labour
    12 Jan, 2026
    Social Security contribution rebate for R&D&I activities

    Slurry: the environmental challenge we cannot ignore

    Roger Carles i Tort
    Roger Carles i Tort
    Head and Technical Director of Grup Carles Rural
    RAACPUR
    13 Nov, 2025 — 2 min
    Slurry: the environmental challenge we cannot ignore

    New hiring incentives

    This past January, Royal Decree Law 1/2023 was published, establishing a significant number of bonuses aimed at promoting the hiring of certain profiles, such as people with disabilities, victims of gender violence or human trafficking, people at risk of social exclusion, long-term unemployed or victims of terrorism, as well as young people under 30 years old who are beneficiaries of the National Youth Guarantee System.

    Lluís Palomas i Nogués
    Lluís Palomas i Nogués
    Director of the Labour Area
    Labour
    08 Jan, 2023 — 3 min
    New hiring incentives

    Can my company force me to take a training course? Rights, obligations and regulations

    In this article, we will analyse when training is compulsory, when it is voluntary, and what rights and obligations apply in each case.

    Raquel Pujabet i Solanich
    Raquel Pujabet i Solanich
    Labour lawyer
    Labour
    03 Dec, 2025
    Can my company force me to take a training course? Rights, obligations and regulations

    The engineering and sustainability consulting division obtains ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications

    We are pleased to announce that Grup Carles' engineering and sustainability consulting division has recently obtained ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 140001:2025 certifications from SGS International Certification Services Ibérica, recognising our firm commitment to quality and environmental management.

    Laura Bordes i Altisent
    Laura Bordes i Altisent
    Sustainability Consultant
    Sustainability
    16 Jul, 2025 — 1 min
    The engineering and sustainability consulting division obtains ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications

    Technical improvements available (BAT)

    Best Available Techniques (BAT) emerge as the most advanced frontier of industrial practice, establishing a new paradigm of environmental responsibility. These techniques represent a firm commitment to reducing emissions and impact on the environment, defining the optimal limits of industrial activities.

    Gal·la Requena i Mateu
    Gal·la Requena i Mateu
    Sustainability Consultant
    Sustainability
    20 May, 2024 — 2 min
    Technical improvements available (BAT)

    The publication of Royal Decree-Law 3/2026: regarding revaluation of pensions and new measures for Social Security.

    Royal Decree-Law 3/2026, of February 3, approved by the Spanish Government, establishes the official revaluation of public pensions for 2026 and introduces a set of urgent measures in the area of Social Security. This decree consolidates many of the new developments that we already outlined in our January 11 article “Pensions and contributions 2026: main changes,” with definitive details on contribution rates, maximum and minimum bases, and special assistance for workers and companies.

    Lluís Palomas i Nogués
    Lluís Palomas i Nogués
    Director of the Labour Area
    Labour
    10 Feb, 2026
    The publication of Royal Decree-Law 3/2026: regarding revaluation of pensions and new measures for Social Security.
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    Legislative news

    04 Jan 2026

    RDL 16/2025: Social, Tax, and Social Security Measures

    Royal Decree-Law 16/2025, of 23 December, extending certain measures to address situations of social vulnerability and adopting urgent measures in tax and Social Security matters.

    This Royal Decree-Law extends various measures aimed at addressing situations of social vulnerability, with the goal of protecting the groups most affected by the current economic context. It also introduces urgent measures in tax and Social Security matters, aimed at ensuring system stability and support for individuals and businesses. The regulation maintains and adapts existing social protection instruments and introduces temporary fiscal adjustments.

    In the law
    02 Nov 2025

    Directiva (UE) 2025/1892

    The directive amends Directive 2008/98/EC on waste to establish binding targets for reducing food waste and to extend the extended producer responsibility to the textile, footwear, and related product sectors, promoting reuse, separate collection, and fibre recycling.

    In the law
    04 Feb 2026

    RDL 2/2026: Urgent measures on social vulnerability and tax matters

    RDL 2/2026 of 3th February introduces urgent measures to protect people in situations of social vulnerability, address tax issues, and manage resources of territorial financing systems.

    In the law
    04 Feb 2026

    RDL 3/2026: Revaluation of Public Pensions and Other Urgent Measures Regarding Social Security

    Royal Decree‑Law 3/2026, of February 3, establishes the revaluation of public pensions for 2026 with a general increase of 2.7 % and higher increases for minimum, non-contributory pensions and the IMV, and includes other urgent measures regarding Social Security, such as adjustments to contributions and technical measures for the system.

    In the law
    13 Sep 2023

    All interns will pay contributions as of 2024

    Starting January 1, 2024, all companies will be required to register interns with Social Security, regardless of whether they are engaged in paid internships or not.

    In the law

    People

    Xavier Carles i Tort

    Partner and General Director of Grup Carles
    xavier.carles@grupcarles.com 649 805 282
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    Xavier Carles i Tort

    Laura Bordes i Altisent

    Sustainability Consultant
    laura.bordes@grupcarles.com 938017236
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    Laura Bordes i Altisent

    Rubén Reina i Gallego

    Planner-delineator, BIM Modeler
    ruben.reina@grupcarles.com 93 131 93 15
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    Rubén Reina i Gallego

    Anna Masramon i Taña

    Accounting and Tax Advisor
    anna.masramon@grupcarles.com 93 801 72 20
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    Anna Masramon i Taña

    Emma Méndez i Cortés

    Debt Collection Manager
    emma.mendez@grupcarles.com 93 131 93 36
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    Emma Méndez i Cortés

    Sebastià Carles i Freixas

    Partner and Tax Advisor
    sebastia.carles@grupcarles.com 616 422 880
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    Sebastià Carles i Freixas

    Helena Ocón i Zoyo

    Labour advisor
    helena.ocon@grupcarles.com 93 131 93 42
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    Helena Ocón i Zoyo

    Clara González Godó

    People selection specialist
    clara.gonzalez@grupcarles.com 931 319 314
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    Clara González Godó
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    Projects

    A corporate restructuring with a vision for the future.

    Simplifying a complex corporate and legal structure to ensure that the restructuring has a tax-neutral impact
    Corporate restructuring
    A corporate restructuring with a vision for the future.

    Making Major Expansion Projects a Reality in Huesca

    Executive Project for Civil Engineering and Installations, Project Management, Direction, and Commissioning of an Animal Feed Factory in Huesca.
    Project management
    ISF BY FARMFAES, S.L.
    Making Major Expansion Projects a Reality in Huesca

    Tax Optimization: Creating Efficient Corporate Structures

    Legal solution for efficient management of the client's real estate assets through corporate restructuring and tax optimization.
    Tax planning
    Tax Optimization: Creating Efficient Corporate Structures

    Construction of the New Feed Factory in Fraga: Boosting the Agri-food Industry in the Area

    Executive Project and Installations, Construction Management, and Implementation of a Feed Factory in Fraga
    Project management
    CINCAPORC, S.A.
    Construction of the New Feed Factory in Fraga: Boosting the Agri-food Industry in the Area

    Comprehensive Project: modern, secure, and sustainable offices

    Executive project and construction management of the new 1,500 m² offices in Torà. Engineering projects for the updating of industrial safety facilities and licenses. Project and management of the removal of asbestos roofing and installation of new roofing.
    Project management
    Leds C4, S.A.
    Comprehensive Project: modern, secure, and sustainable offices

    Building a 12,000 m² Industrial Complex

    Executive Project and Installations, Construction Management, and Urban Development Implementation of the New Industrial Complex of Iberspa, S.L. in Cervera.
    Industrial engineering
    IBERSPA, S.L.
    Building a 12,000 m² Industrial Complex

    Comprehensive Labour Management for the Igualada Sociosanitary Consortium: A Commitment to Care Quality.

    Labour management of professionals in a company in the social and health care sector
    Labor outsourcing
    Consorci Sociosanitari d'Igualada
    Comprehensive Labour Management for the Igualada Sociosanitary Consortium: A Commitment to Care Quality.

    Expanding the Residence for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Prats de Rei

    Executive Project of Installations for the Expansion of a 3,000 m² Residential Center for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Prats de Rei.
    Energy efficiency
    A.P.I.N.A.S.
    Expanding the Residence for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Prats de Rei
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