On September 1, 2025, Spain will officially launch the country’s new independent whistleblower protection authority -Autoridad Independiente de Protección del Informante (AIPI)-. This milestone marks a significant step in the implementation of Law 2/2023, which transposes the EU Whistleblower Directive (2019/1937) and establishes a comprehensive framework for reporting misconduct and protecting whistleblowers.
The activation of the AIPI introduces new compliance obligations for companies operating in Spain, particularly regarding internal reporting systems and the designation of responsible officers.
With the publication of Ministerial Order PJC/908/2025 in the Official State Gazette on August 12, 2025, the AIPI will begin operations on September 1, 2025. From that date, companies subject to Law 2/2023 will have two months to notify the AIPI of the appointment or removal of their internal reporting system officers. The deadline for notification is November 1, 2025.
Although the law does not yet specify the format or platform for these notifications, it is expected that the AIPI will issue operational guidance shortly after its launch.
The AIPI is designed to be a central enforcement and support body with broad powers, including:
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