Spanish Government Correction on Economic Compensation Payments

Overview

The Spanish government has issued a correction to a previous order concerning the regulation of economic compensation payments to legal professionals, such as lawyers and prosecutors, for work carried out in 2025.

Originally, the order only referenced payments made in the first quarter of 2025. Now, the correction expands this to include payments made during both the first and second quarters, ensuring full coverage of the ongoing compensation process.

Requirements for Professionals

Legal and administrative professionals affected by these regulations will need to:

• Submit separate certification attestations for each quarter's payments — first for Q1 and then for Q2 — by the end of the year.
• These certifications must detail the total amount to be adjusted, along with specifics of the work involved.
• Failure to do so will result in the loss of the right to seek further adjustments.

Purpose and Impact

This update aims to:

• Streamline the reimbursement process amid ongoing delays.
• Provide clearer instructions for professionals.
• Ensure they receive due compensation.

It reflects ongoing efforts by Spanish authorities to:

• Improve bureaucratic procedures
• Maintain transparency and accountability in public payments.