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Form 202
Corporate income tax instalment payments — three advance payments per year, credited against the final Form 200 liability.
Informational content updated to 2026. Deadlines, amounts and percentages shown on this page may change due to regulatory updates. For your specific case, please consult with our certified professionals before taking action. Schedule free consultation →
What is Form 202?
Form 202 (Modelo 202) is the advance instalment payment on account of corporate income tax (IS). Three payments are made per year (not four like IRPF), acting as prepayments of the liability that will result in the annual return (Form 200). The amounts paid are fully credited against the Form 200 balance.
There are two calculation methods: (1) Prior liability method: a percentage of the adjusted tax liability from the most recently filed IS return — the simpler approach. (2) Current taxable base method: a percentage of the partial-year taxable base for the current fiscal year — more complex but aligned with actual performance. The applicable percentages under each method may be updated by legislation — consult our advisers for the rates in force for the current tax year.
The current taxable base method is compulsory for companies that exceed certain turnover thresholds under current legislation, and optional for others. Consult our office to determine whether your company is required to use this method.
Who must file?
- All companies (SA, SL) and other IS-liable entities whose IS return for the last filed period showed a positive tax liability.
- Generally, any entity subject to corporate tax that is required by law to make instalment payments.
Exceptions and exemptions:
- Companies whose IS liability was zero or negative in the last filed period may be exempt from instalment payments. The exact conditions depend on current legislation — consult our office to confirm whether your company qualifies for the exemption.
- Entities with very low turnover may have special conditions. Consult our office to confirm the treatment applicable to your company.
When is Form 202 filed? Deadlines 2026
Form 202 is filed three times a year: from 1 to 20 April, from 1 to 20 October and from 1 to 20 December.
| Period | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 1st instalment | 1–20 April |
| 2nd instalment | 1–20 October |
| 3rd instalment | 1–20 December |
The three Form 202 payments are credited against the final Form 200 corporate tax return, which is due by 25 July for fiscal years ending 31 December.
How GCT1 handles it for you
- 1 We calculate the instalment amount using the method applicable to your company (prior liability or current base) and current legislation.
- 2 We notify you of the amount in advance so you can manage the company's cash flow.
- 3 We prepare the return and communicate the result to you before filing.
- 4 We file Form 202 electronically on time and send you the confirmation receipt.
- 5 We coordinate the three instalment payments with the final annual Form 200 corporate tax return.
Required documentation
- Most recently filed Form 200 (for the prior liability method).
- Provisional financial statements for the current year (for the current base method).
Penalties for non-compliance
- Without a prior request from the tax office (Art. 27 LGT): a surcharge of 1% plus a further 1% for each full month of delay, with no interest or penalty, during the first 12 months; after that, a 15% surcharge plus late-payment interest from the thirteenth month. The surcharge is reduced by 25% if the tax is paid when the return is filed (Art. 27.5 LGT).
- After a formal request from the tax office: a tax offence with a penalty of 50% to 150% of the unpaid tax (Art. 191 LGT), plus late-payment interest. The penalty is reduced by 30% for agreement and by a further 40% for prompt payment.
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Last reviewed: June 2026. Tax regulations change frequently — check our tax calendar or contact our professionals for advice tailored to your situation.
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