Debtors Lists (Ficheros de Morosos) arguably play an important role in reducing unpaid debts by providing motivation for debtors to pay and by providing a means for companies to check out potential
PROTOCOL FOR THE PREVENTION OF HARASSMENT OF LGTBI PERSONS Law 4/2023, of the 28th of February, for the real and effective equality of trans people and for the guarantee of the rights of LGTBI
The housing rental market has grown in recent years, and with it, the importance of knowing your rights and obligations as a tenant or landlord. One of the most difficult and conflictive situations
PURCHASING REAL ESTATE IN SPAIN Purchasing property in Spain as a foreign citizen involves navigating various legal requirements and procedures to ensure a smooth and legally compliant transaction.
Purchasing property in Italy as a foreign citizen involves navigating various legal requirements and procedures to ensure a smooth and legally compliant transaction. At Aliant, we specialize in
The condominium is a legal regime that regulates the coexistence and shared use of common areas within a building or residential complex. If you own a condominium, it is important to know your
THE BEPI: Article 178 bis of the former Bankruptcy Law (Ley Concursal) is to be found today in Article 486 and the following articles of the new consolidated text of the Bankruptcy Law. However, the
The second chance mechanism and the discharge of unpaid debts, outlined in Article 486 and subsequent articles of the Bankruptcy Law, help individuals overcome perpetual, unmanageable situations of
In this article, we will explain the different types of pensions and the requirements to receive them.
In certain situations it's necessary for a company to hire a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to support them with their fulfillment of their data protection responsibilities. Both Data Controllers and
In the application of article 51 of the Workers' Statute, collective dismissal is understood to be the termination of employment contracts based on economic, technical, organisational or production
ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, noted a significant increase in the quantity and variety of cyberattacks and their consequences in the latter part of 2022 and the first half of
A detailed look at how Permanent Incapacity works in the Bilateral Social Security Agreement between Spain and the United States, including who is eligible, what benefits are offered and how
Find out how the Special Social Security Agreement can be a convenient way to secure your retirement and improve your financial well-being so that your pension is not negatively affected by a
An employee who has worked at a company for at least one year and who has not been on voluntary leave for at least four years, is entitled to
Legal aid is a system in which a person who fulfils certain requirements can have access to a lawyer and a 'procurador' without having to pay for their services.
Written by Josep Conesa Sagrera (Masters Degree in European Law and Fundamental Rights) When can I go to the Strasbourg Court/ECHR? You may bring a
The Covid pandemic led to an attempt to limit job losses. However, as a result of governmental economic policies which have sought to increase the competitiveness of companies, the legal framework
Earlier this year, I was looking for information on a well-known Spanish news website. I clicked to enter the website and I was greeted with a cookie banner that gave me two options: Navegación
What is a cooperative? The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) defines a cooperative as "an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and
What is the company minutes book? In the Spanish business environment, company minutes books (libros de actas) document and record the most important decisions and agreements affecting the company
It might seem like a quote from a science-fiction movie, but sometimes facts are stranger than fiction.
The Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organization (hereinafter referred to as ILO) has, since 1947 been the competent judicial body to hear disputes that may arise with officials
Shareholders' agreements (‘pactos de socios’/’pactos parasociales’ in Spanish) are an increasingly popular feature of the formation and operation of companies, as they set out the rules and
Commercial companies in Spain are subject to a number of obligations that they must comply with in order to operate in a legal and transparent manner. These obligations vary depending on the nature
Article 18 of the Spanish Consititution guarantees the right to honour, to personal and family privacy and to one's own image (el derecho al honor, a la intimidad personal y familiar y a la propia
Limited Liability Companies (Sociedades de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.L.s) in Spanish) are one of the most common forms of business in Spain. These entities offer a number of advantages, such as
If you’re reading this, you probably have a great idea for a business. You know what service or product you want to provide, you know who you want to provide it to and you can’t wait to start.
