Deducciones Fiscales por I+D+i

Maximize Your Tax Deductions in Spain

Recover 42% of your R&D and technological innovation expenses, plus an additional 17% for R&D personnel and 8% for R&D assets, even if your company does not make a profit.

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Tax deductions in Spain for R&D&I (Research, Development and Innovation) are one of the most powerful incentives for companies that develop innovation or research projects within the Spanish framework.

This mechanism allows you to reduce your Spanish Corporate Income Tax (Impuesto sobre Sociedades) burden and recover up to 59% of the expenses incurred, even if you have not generated profits.

Liquidity

Immediate liquidity and tax savings in Spain

These deductions significantly reduce the Spanish Corporate Income Tax payable. If the company has no profits, it is possible to recover the tax credit through monetization, in accordance with Spanish tax regulations.

Compatibility with other Spanish and European grants

Spanish R&D&I tax deductions can be applied in combination with other subsidies, public aid, or financing schemes such as CDTI, AEI, or regional funds in Spain, as well as certain European programs.

Extended time frame under Spanish tax law

Deduct expenses retroactively up to 18 years back and retain unused credits throughout this period.

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Legal certainty before the Spanish Tax Agency

Through the Binding Reasoned Report (Informe Motivado Vinculante), issued by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, the legal recognition of the incentive before the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) is guaranteed.

+120

Clients/year

42%

R&D deduction in Spain (25% base + 17% additional with exclusive staff)

12%

deduction in Spain for technological innovation

3M €

in monetizable R&D tax credit

Tax Deductions

Understanding the key requirements and how to apply deductions is essential to maximize the tax return from your R&D&I activities in Spain.

Deducciones Fiscales (1)

Tax deductions are incentives that allow companies to reduce the amount of tax payable by applying percentages to certain eligible expenses or investments.

💡Act early! It is advisable to review your R&D expenses before the close of the fiscal year and prepare the technical documentation in advance.

Who can benefit
  • Companies subject to Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
  • Companies with research, development, or technological innovation projects
  • No requirement for the project to be successful
  • Regardless of whether the company has taxable profits or not
Eligible expenses
  • Technical staff costs
  • Technical subcontracting
  • Materials and prototypes
  • Depreciation of fixed assets
  • Collaborations with universities or technology centers
Deductible activities
  • Research and Development (R&D)
    Includes original and planned work aimed at discovering new knowledge, developing new products, processes, or services, or substantially improving existing ones.
  • Technological Innovation (TI)
    Includes the application of technological and scientific knowledge to design new products or improve existing ones, as well as manufacturing or production processes.

Monetization

Understanding the requirements and the monetization process is essential to turn your tax credits into liquidity quickly and safely.

Monetización I+D (1)

 

Monetization makes it possible to recover part of the tax credit in cash generated by R&D&I activities, even if there is no positive Corporate Income Tax liability.

How monetization works
  1. The deductible base is calculated using eligible expenses
  2. The corresponding percentage is applied (12% or up to 59%)
  3. The amount is offset against Corporate Income Tax (gross tax liability)
  4. If there is no tax liability or it is insufficient, a refund of the credit can be requested through monetization before the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT), with a 20% reduction
Maximum monetizable amounts
  • Up to €3 million for R&D activities
  • Up to €1 million for technological innovation activities
Requirements for monetization
  • At least 1 year must have passed since the close of the fiscal year in which the deduction was generated and not applied
  • Reinvestment of the deducted amount in R&D&I activities or qualifying assets within the following 24 months
  • Maintenance of employment during those 24 months
  • Obtaining a Binding Reasoned Report (Informe Motivado Vinculante) or a Prior Valuation Agreement
Conditions
  • A 20% reduction is applied to the monetized deductible credit
  • Applicable to companies with profits, losses, or zero tax liability
Practical Example

If a tax credit of €100,000 is generated, €80,000 can be recovered in cash after applying the 20% reduction.

Our Support

 

 

 

At Evolution, we help you to:
  • Identify and qualify your deductible activities
  • Prepare the technical and financial documentation
  • Coordinate with accredited entities for certification
  • Apply for the Binding Reasoned Report (Informe Motivado Vinculante)
  • Maximize returns and optimize the tax efficiency of your projects

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Spanish Tax Deductions.

What is an R&D tax incentive?

A mechanism to reduce Corporate Income Tax by applying deductions to expenses related to research, development, and technological innovation.

What deduction applies to technological innovation?

A 12% deduction on eligible expenses related to technological innovation (TI).

What happens if I have no tax liability?

You can monetize the tax credit before the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT), recovering up to €3 million for R&D and €1 million for technological innovation.

What types of deductions are available?
  • 25% for R&D (with additional percentages if there is exclusive staff or dedicated assets)
  • 12% for technological innovation
What is the deductible base?

It includes technical staff, materials, depreciation, technical subcontracting, and other eligible costs.

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