Montage with a background image of the Tax Agency and another of a girl celebrating with a computer and another image of several euro bills — These citizens celebrate the Treasury's measure | Europa Press, Latino Life, Getty Images

Camara — These citizens celebrate the Treasury's measure | Europa Press, Latino Life, Getty Images

The Treasury confirms it: thousands of Spaniards are spared from paying more until April

The Treasury makes it clear that e-cigarette consumers can remain calm until spring

02/02/2025 17:58:00h

Miguel Cuartas Ortego

Last Friday, January 31, Hacienda confirmed that the tax increase for vapers is delayed until April 1. This means that Spaniards who use electronic cigarettes won't see a price increase in nicotine liquids until that date.

Initially, the new tax was scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025. However, the Government decided to postpone it by three months to allow more time for the adaptation to this tax measure. According to official sources, the goal is to provide a greater margin for both companies and consumers to adjust to the change.

Vaping won't be as expensive until April: Hacienda confirms it

Starting April 1, the new tax will impose a levy of between 0.15 and 0.20 euros per milliliter of liquid containing nicotine. This will result in an increase in the final price of these products for consumers.

Background image of a person smoking with an electronic cigarette and with smoke around and another image of a hand holding another electronic cigarette

E-cigarette users are in luck | Rolaks, Getty Images Signature

The decision to delay the tax increase was made to give a greater margin for the adaptation to this tax figure. Undoubtedly, good news for many months before such an increase officially occurs.

Mixed reaction from electronic cigarette users

The reaction among vaper users has been varied. Some consider this postponement a stroke of luck, as it allows them to continue buying liquids without the new tax for three more months.

An older man raises his arms in joy, and in the background a Treasury office

There have been different reactions, despite everything | Milan Markovic de Getty Images Signature, Europa Press

However, others are concerned about the impact the increase will have on their expenses starting in April. Meanwhile, the Union of Vape Promoters and Entrepreneurs (UPEV) has expressed its concern. Above all, they are unhappy about the lack of a longer transition period.

The problem many SMEs may face

They argue that many small and medium-sized enterprises could be negatively affected by the additional tax burden, especially those with large amounts of stored product. UPEV estimates that without an adequate destocking period, many SMEs could face serious financial difficulties.

Nonetheless, although some vaper users consider themselves lucky to avoid the Hacienda increase until April 1, the measure continues to generate debate. Both consumers and industry entrepreneurs are alert to how this new tax will affect them once it comes into effect.

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