What's Changing for Retirement in Spain in 2025
In the early days of 2025, new updates have already been announced regarding retirement requirements for this year. Individuals who turn 65 in 2025 will be able to retire if…
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Can My company Refuse My Outstanding Holiday Entitlement?
The High Court of Justice of Andalusia, in its ruling 087/2024, dated 9 May 2024, upheld the dismissal of an employee who, without the company's authorisation, was absent during…
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Legal Obligations of Companies in Spain: Sustainability and Environmental Protection
In Spain, companies are required to comply with various sustainability and environmental protection regulations which derive from both national and EU legislation. These…
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Lessons from 23andMe: How to Protect Your Business from Personal Data Breaches
The controversial 23andMe case offers a valuable lesson on the importance of privacy and data protection regulations, especially in the European Union.
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New traveller data register in Spain: Everything you need to know
Have you heard of Royal Decree 933/2021? If your business entails accommodation or car rental, this article is especially for you. On the 2nd of December 2024 this new legislation…
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Tax Returns: The Importance of Form 232
Form 232 is a crucial informative return for entities carrying out related-party transactions and those involving jurisdictions classified as tax havens. Related-party…
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Dismissal for unauthorised absences from work
IS ABSENTEEISM FAIR OR UNFAIR DISMISSAL? The Ruling of the High Court of Justice of Aragon 437/2024, of 3 June 2024 finds, surprisingly, that the disciplinary dismissal of a…
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Solidarity Surcharge: Higher Social Security Contributions from 2025
The solidarity surcharge represents a new chapter in Spain's Social Security contribution system, designed to promote greater contributory fairness and strengthen the long-term…
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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Compliance
EU Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Regulations European Union regulations on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters aim to promote responsible and…
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Claiming Against the State for Judicial Delays
Today we are highlighting an important ruling secured by our colleague Daniel Sanchez Bernal, in which the Constitutional Court upheld the principle that justice delayed is…
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Everything you need to know about Benefit and Common Interest Companies (SBICs) in Spain
In recent years, the concept of corporate social responsibility has evolved. Nowadays, many companies are concerned not only with making a profit, but also with having a positive…
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What Happens When I Am Dismissed During My probationary period?
probationary period "AS PER COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT" IN THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT According to the ruling of 24 September 2024 issued by the Supreme Court (Social Chamber), the…
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Family loans and donations: Is it necessary to document them?
One of the most common ways to help children to acquire a home, but also for other purposes such as financing business or vehicle purchases is through a donation of money or a…
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Complete Guide to Filing Annual Accounts
Filing annual accounts is a fundamental step for any company, as it provides a clear picture of its financial position and ensures compliance with legal requirements. In this…
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What Is the Spanish Tax Authority's Form 303 Used For?
The Form 303 is a key document for the quarterly VAT return in Spain. It is used by both self-employed workers and companies to correctly declare and settle Value Added Tax (VAT).…
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Whistleblowing Channel Software
Why should every company have an online whistleblowing channel? Regardless of the size of your company, having accessible, secure and confidential whistleblowing channels is not…
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Unfair Dismissal in Spain: Everything You Need to Know
unfair dismissal is a central concept in Spanish employment law, with significant implications for both employees and employers. Below, we offer a comprehensive guide to unfair…
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Free Movement vs FIFA: 0–1 to the EU
Introduction: the importance of European law The Court of Justice of the EU (Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU)) has once again handed down an important ruling on the free movement…
Read moreAlessandro Scherini on La Sexta: Donations and Tax Benefits
The Partido Popular (PP) has put forward a new package of housing measures, with a key proposal being the exemption from gift tax for parents or family members who transfer…
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Can an Employee with Reduced Working Hours Be Dismissed?
The Labour Minister's statements acknowledging a legislative error (the removal of a ground for nullity from Articles 53 and 54 of the Workers' Statute), along with her warning to…
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The Factoring Contract
What is a factoring agreement? Factoring is a financial arrangement whereby a company assigns the invoices generated by its sales to a bank, which then takes responsibility for…
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From Vilnius with Aliant - Strengthening international ties at Aliant Global Network
"On Wednesday I was a bit nervous getting out of the hotel lift: I've only been with Aliant for a short time, I have little experience of international events and although I've…
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Filing of foreign VAT (form 360)
Form 360 is made available by the Tax Authorities (Hacienda) as a voluntary tax filing option. This document is designed for professionals and entrepreneurs within the European…
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Complete Guide to the New European Artificial Intelligence Regulation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is on everyone's minds. Just this week, Donald Trump ruffled feathers by re-posting pictures which appeared to falsely imply that he had Taylor…
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How Are Collective Working Conditions Changed in a company?
We analyse the ruling of the Supreme Court, Fourth Chamber (Social Division), 974/2024 of 3 July 2024, Appeal No. 174/2022, which sets out the requirements for changing the…
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Proposed Reform of working hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
The Spanish Ministry of Labour's proposal to reduce the maximum working hours, put forward by Yolanda Díaz, has raised many questions.
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How Salary Supplements Work on Your Payslip
Understanding allowances on your payslip allowances on a payslip arise either by agreement between the company and the employee, through a company-level agreement, or because they…
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How to legally include data in a Debtors List
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…
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Sexual Harassment Protocol
Equality legislation requires companies to involve employee representatives in implementing sexual harassment protocols, with the aim of protecting victims.
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