The Canary Tax Agency (ATC) has officially opened its doors at its new headquarters in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, completing a project that has spanned over seven years since the property was acquired and involved an investment of approximately 25 million euros. The building, located on León y Castillo street, in the space formerly occupied by the Royal cinemas, will be operational for the in-person income tax campaign starting next June 1st.
During the inauguration ceremony, the Minister of Finance and European Affairs of the Canary Government, Matilde Asián, highlighted the new facilities' commitment to "bringing the administration closer to the citizens," describing the building as "much more than an office" due to its focus on technological innovation and service modernization.
“"We acknowledge that complying with tax obligations can sometimes be complicated, and everything we do to facilitate it benefits us all."
Asián explained that the new headquarters will streamline procedures, reduce waiting times, and enhance in-person taxpayer assistance while preserving the "human touch" characteristic of the Canary administration. The building, spanning nearly 10,000 square meters across six floors, will house 239 ATC employees, with the ground floor dedicated to public service. Staff relocation will occur progressively throughout June.
The project has overcome various delays and modifications, including a partial halt in construction after the initial contract was awarded to Levantina Ingeniería y Construcción (LIC), a company that left the work unfinished. The minister acknowledged the challenges in adapting the building to the needs of a "modern tax administration."
The Ministry of Finance has emphasized the building's design based on energy efficiency and sustainability criteria, featuring consumption-saving systems, modular spaces, and advanced technology for digital service management. Its data processing center (CPD) has been recognized at the DCM Awards as a 'Smart Building'. The interior design promotes natural light and flexibility through modular and transparent partitions.
Regarding staffing, Asián admitted that the Canary Tax Agency is currently operating with "just over 60%" of its planned workforce, advocating for regular recruitment drives to fill positions and strengthen the regional tax administration's structure.
