economic development

Estepona’s City Council Unveils Record-Breaking 2026 Budget with Increased Investments and Lower Taxes

The budget for the year 2026 in Estepona sets a new milestone with over 132 million euros in revenues, boosting productive investments to more than 27 million euros and earmarking more than 6.6 million euros for the largest Real Estate Tax (IBI) reduction ever seen in the city. Mayor José María García Urbano emphasized the…

Estepona City Council authorizes nearly 400 licenses for new businesses in the past two years

The acceleration of opening permits is evident, with a 10% increase in 2024 compared to the previous year. The City Council continues to uphold the municipal ordinance that simplifies processes and enables the swift establishment of new establishments. According to reports from Estepona City Council, a total of 383 opening licenses have been approved in…