Since the Animal Welfare Law was passed in Spain in 2023, several regions have been changing their regulations and rules regarding pets.
Because of this, a few regions have recently approved tax deductions on personal income tax (IRPF) for vet expenses. This could include expenses for vaccinations, checkups, treatments, and any potential emergencies.
Food and grooming services, as well as toys etc are not deductible.
In order to be able to claim these deductions, you must be able to justify all expenses by showing invoices including all the mandatory tax information, such as the NIF or CIF of the veterinary clinic and a clear breakdown of the service provided.
This is currently where the law allows you do to this in Spain:
Andalusia
Andalusia was one of the first regions in Spain to introduce veterinary care for pets into its own tax regulations. The region has included a 30 percent tax deduction on personal income tax up to a maximum of €100 per tax payer per year. This benefit is regulated in the 2026 Andalusian Budget Law and came into effect on January 1st of this year.
In Andalusia, it can only be claimed by those with a general taxable income plus savings equal to or less than €80,000 for individual tax returns or €100,000 for joint returns. All animals must be properly identified by microchip and registered in the Andalusian Animal Identification Registry. You also must have acquired the pet from January 1st, 2025 onwards.
For animals acquired through purchase rather than adoption, the deduction can only be applied during the first year. The tax benefit is extended to three years if you adopted the animal.
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Murcia
Murcia approved this legislation back in August 2025 with its general budget, meaning that on the next income tax return which is filed between April and June 2026, people resident in the region can apply for the deduction for the first time. Taxpayers will be able to claim a 30 percent deduction on vet bills up to a limit of €100 and it will apply to those incurred throughout 2025.
Valencia
In Valencia, the authorities are contemplating tax benefits that allow you to deduct part of your pet’s veterinary expenses, but only for those with certain income limits. Maximum annual amounts will likely be set by the regional regulations. Contact your gestor or accountant to find out when and if you may be able to deduct vet bills if you live here.
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Balearic Islands
In the Balearic Islands, there are also plans for a regional tax deduction for vet costs, provided that the animal is correctly identified and the corresponding supporting documents are provided such as invoices etc. Again, contact your gestor to find our when you may be able to claim these and if you’re eligible.
La Rioja
Other sources have also mentioned La Rioja, so if you live there, also check with your gestor to see if this has or will soon be approved there and what the requisites are.
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