Alicante’s Treasury Defaulters List Expands, Driven by Small Firms and Renewed Debtors
Big defaults continue to surface in the annual Treasury report, with the latest figures showing more entities in Alicante’s province despite a nationwide dip following a Supreme Court ruling. The decision required taxpayers with unresolved debts to be counted, yet the number of companies appearing on the list in Alicante rose to 141, the highest level recorded since the list’s publication began in 2015. The trend underscores a broader dynamic: while some borrowers reduce their balances, others remain on the rack as debtors and look for settlement timelines that could stretch over years. This pattern, observed by financial observers, reveals how debt visibility can shift depending on enforcement timing and provincial economic activity. Source: local financial desk attribution.
The amount demanded by the Tax Office in Alicante reached a record high, with the ratio of debtors who have already paid off their obligations also at an all-time peak. The total outstanding figure is reported at 310.4 million euros, according to calculations from this publication. In historical terms, this surpasses the 2017 benchmark of 309.7 million euros, marking the latest milestone in a sustained period of elevated liabilities. Local analysts note that this increase is partly driven by a growing share of listings from smaller construction firms and mid-sized industrial companies that carry debts exceeding 600,000 euros. This inclusion expands the roster of debtors and reflects a sectoral mix where smaller operators, battered by pandemic restrictions and global trade tensions, face intensified repayment pressure. A number of family-owned and regional businesses in the footwear, metal distribution, and wholesale sectors are cited as contributors to the rise in defaults. Source: Alicante financial desk attribution.
Despite the rising counts, the overall picture remains that a substantial portion of listed companies have entered bankruptcy, with many in liquidation. Consequently, several names recur year after year and disappear only when a company is formally dissolved. The persistence of these cases highlights how the debt administration process can span years and how corporate liquidations influence the composition of the list over time. The ongoing presence of distressed entities also points to the continued challenges faced by regional firms in maintaining liquidity and honoring obligations. Source: regional economic review attribution.
Within this framework, little change is seen among the firms carrying the heaviest debt on the list. From the outset of the publication, the top position has consistently belonged to a prominent local company linked to the Mira Llevante community and Elche. The Tax Office is reported not to demand less than 41.8 million euros from this business, with an additional 2.2 million personally owed by the individual owner, as detailed in the official listing. Source: tax authority synopsis attribution.
In second place sits Colmar Group, a firm controlled by a Dutch entrepreneur that collapsed during the real estate downturn and left about 18 million euros owed to the treasury. The third entry corresponds to Alcoyana Luxenders, a company involved in the disputed Serelles development project and captured in a broader legal dispute tied to that failure. Several affiliated companies linked to this group also appear, including builders Calpe from Valencia, and other regional entities like Las Colinas de Finestrat. Source: treasury compilation attribution.
Only in the seventh position does a non-brick sector company appear, located in El Pinós. Diesel Riquelme carries an outstanding balance of around 12 million euros with the Tax Office. Among the notable names, some previously listed firms are no longer visible due to liquidation, while others remain as occasional entries. The list also mentions entities connected to Valentín Botella, a notable local business figure and former head of Hercules, signaling how personal and corporate ties shape debt records in Alicante. Source: local business registry attribution.
As the list evolves, several familiar names and entities tied to the Alicante region continue to surface, even as some fall away through dissolution or settlement. The recurring presence of certain debtors, as well as entries from adjacent districts such as Valencia, underscores the interconnected nature of regional markets and the widespread impact of non-payment problems on local economies. Source: regional debt survey attribution.
In sum, Alicante remains a focal point in debt disclosures, with a higher number of defaults than in recent years and a sustained concentration of large debts among a mix of construction, manufacturing, and services firms. The persistence of non-payment cases—paired with periodic bankruptcies and settlements—keeps the list dynamic year after year, serving as a barometer of the region’s economic health. Source: financial desk attribution.