Debtors Identified: 5,997 Individuals and Organizations owing Significant Amounts to the Treasury
Lo and Behold, the Tax Agency Unveils the 12th List of Big-Time Debtors
Let's dive into the nitty-gritty details of Spain's 12th list of big-time debtors, released by the Tax Agency in June 2025. This list singles out companies and individuals who owe more than €600,000 to the public treasury, along with their solidary responsible parties[2].
As the clock strikes midnight on 2024, Spain had a whopping 5,997 tax evaders under the radar, 87 fewer than the previous year. Following a thorough cleanup process, the total debt clocked in at a staggering €13.697 million—an 8.5% augmentation compared to the previous year[3].
Curious to see who made it to this year’s list? Visit our website for the full details. You'll find the names of the physical or legal entities with a debt of over €600,000, their total amount, and whether their sum is more or less than the previous list. You'll also catch a glimpse of the newbies on the block[4].
But who qualifies for this illustrious club? Contributors (and their solidary responsible parties) with debts of over €600,000 as of December 31, 2024, who are also solid and not postponed or held in abeyance, fall neatly into this class. And guess what? Debtors who've settled their debt post-inclusion also get the boot[5].
The Supreme Court’s jurisprudence (established in January and February 2023 rulings) fortifies the necessity for tax debts and sanctions to be firm for their inclusion in the list. In the case of liquidations linked to a crime, there must also be a firm conviction[6].
Rubbernecking at the Numbers
Out of every ten debtors, a staggering two are physical persons, owing a collective €1.579 million[7]. But the real bigwigs on this list are the legal persons—companies, societies, you name it. They make up a whopping 82% of the debtors and add a whopping €14.558 million to the grand total[8].
The Almighty Dough: €460 Million Paid to Fend Off the List
Year after year, the publication of this list spurs some contributors to make last-minute payments to the Tax Agency, dipping below the €600,000 threshold and avoiding the unwanted label. Guess how much they paid off? A whopping €460 million[9]! And, get this—many of these payments were made during the final weeks of the year[10].
Escape artists aside, others who had already secured a spot on the list dipped deep into their pockets to settle their debt in full and keep their names off the public record. This option, available for a few years now, has proven to be a popular choice[11].
Companies and businesses, such as corporations and societies, account for the majority of Spain's tax evaders, contributing 82% of the total debt of €14.558 million on the 12th list of big-time debtors, revealed by the Tax Agency in 2025. In the finance sector, individuals and businesses who owe over €600,000 must make payments to the public treasury to prevent their names from appearing on the list.
