Tax Lease for R&D&I: Turning Innovation into Liquidity When You Need It Most
Por INCOTEC
25 Mar 2026
Innovating requires investing heavily before generating revenue. In a startup, the effort comes first in the form of development, talent, technology, validation, and time. And precisely at this stage, preserving cash is not just a financial matter—it’s a condition for being able to continue growing.
That’s why the Tax Lease applied to innovation has become a highly valuable tool for startups and tech companies.
Its appeal lies, beyond the fiscal incentive, in its ability to turn innovative effort into liquidity and reduce the real cost of developing technology. In an environment where every euro counts, anticipating the return associated with innovation can make the difference between stalling and moving forward.
For many startups, this translates into something very concrete: strengthening cash flow, extending runway, and complementing other funding sources without relying exclusively on a funding round.
Moreover, once the fiscal year is closed and the accounts are finalized, many startups have a clearer view of their economic and financial situation. It is precisely at this point that analyzing instruments like the Tax Lease becomes particularly valuable, as it allows identifying opportunities to reinforce cash, optimize resources, and sustain growth more solidly.
When structured correctly, a Tax Lease operation can become a non-dilutive financing lever especially useful during growth, scaling, or consolidation stages.
Because innovating is important, and being able to sustain that innovation at the right time is decisive.
If you’re interested in learning more about how the Tax Lease can help finance innovation, you can contact me at dolors.fenollosa@mbc.cat.
I’ll be happy to provide more details!