2020-04-22
The Spanish Government issued Royal Decree-Law 15/2020 to provide urgent economic and social support following the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the state of alarm and reinforcing previous aid packages. The decree introduces measures to reduce operational costs for SMEs and self-employed individuals, including rent payment modulation, while significantly expanding financial guarantees and liquidity lines for businesses. Additionally, it implements fiscal adjustments such as a zero VAT rate for sanitary materials, flexible tax payment options, and reduced VAT rates for digital cultural goods to protect employment and ensure economic continuity.