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Inheritance lawyers in Barcelona, Spain

THE OPENING OF AN ESTATE HOW IS INHERITANCE PROCESSED? The acquisition of an inheritance does not happen automatically when a person dies, but rather a series of procedures must…

The Family Home in Divorce

Alongside child custody and maintenance, the family home is typically one of the most contentious issues in negotiating a separation or divorce settlement agreement, and one that…

Key Tax Measures Published for 2023

With the publication of the Spanish General State Budget for 2022, together with Law 38/2022 and Royal Decree-Law 20/2022 of 27 December 2022, a series of significant tax reforms…

post-contractual non-competition employment agreements in spain

One important employee obligation which has recently regained importance due to the introduction of new technologies (code, blockchain, computer programs or software, etc) is the…

HOW TO CLOSE A COMPANY IN SPAIN

HOW TO LIQUIDATE A COMPANY: It is important to bear in mind that a company with debts cannot be dissolved (simultaneous dissolution…

New Tax Payment Deferrals for 2023

With the publication of Law 16/2022, of 5 September, reforming the consolidated text of the Insolvency Act, on 6 September 2022, a number of significant changes came into effect,…

No-Asset Insolvency Proceedings

Residency for entrepreneurs in Spain

Internship Residence in Spain

TYPE OF AUTHORIsATION This is a residence permit that enables you to reside in Spain and to participate in an internship program by signing an internship agreement or internship…

Can a director Be Held Liable for a work-related accident?

We will first look at which jurisdictions may be involved in work-related accident proceedings, then who pays the damages, and finally, the liability of the director. When a…

How Is an Equality Commission Set Up Without Employee Representation?

Who makes up the Equality Committee in workplaces with and without employee representatives, and which trade unions must be invited to participate. EQUALITY COMMITTEE IN…

Liability for Continuing Another company's Activity

business succession in employment law: Liability for employment and Social Security debts when acquiring, purchasing or merging with another company.

Our tax advisor reports on the Beckham Law

WHAT IS THE BECKHAM LAW?The Special Regime for workers posted to Spanish territory is also known as the Beckham Law and is regulated by Article 93 of the Personal Income Tax Law.

Beckham Law: Requirements and Tax Benefits Explained by a Tax Expert

WHAT IS THE BECKHAM LAW? The Beckham Law is the popular name for the Special Tax Regime for Workers Relocating to Spain, which is governed by the Personal Income Tax (IRPF) Act…

Employment Law for Professional Athletes

Legal advice is an essential part of a professional athlete's daily life, particularly when it comes to the contracts they will sign with clubs and sporting organisations…

Special Insolvency Proceedings for Micro-Enterprises

Special procedure for micro-enterprises: The special micro-enterprise procedure is a "unique insolvency mechanism, specially tailored" and "characterised by maximum procedural…

How Do You Close a Company in Spain?

Here we briefly explain how to wind up a company.

dismissal of a Corporate director and Employment Status

What Counts as Length of Service When an Employment Contract Is Interrupted

Evidence in Court

The Managing Director's Contract in a Company

The members of a board of directors may hold the following roles: Board members: (Chairperson, ordinary member, secretary) and, in addition, Managing Directors: a board member…

Expert Constitutional Court Lawyer – Amparo Appeals

Recognition of Work-Related Anxiety as a work-related accident

What is the usual classification of temporary disability (IT) caused by workplace anxiety? Social Security typically issues sick leave certificates for employees suffering from…

Tax-Exempt Compensation under Personal Income Tax (IRPF): dismissal, Relocation, Modification

Tax-Exempt Income under Article 7 of Law 35/2006 of 28 November on Personal Income Tax

Differences Between Pay Register and Pay Audit

Pay Register Pay Audit The pay register (or remuneration register) is mandatory for all companies, regardless of their sector or number of employees The pay audit (or…

Applying the Labour Reform to the Special Employment Relationship of Performing Artists

Termination of Contract for Employer Breaches

Compensation for Contract Termination Due to Employer Breaches One of the grounds on which an employee may terminate their contract is serious breach of obligations by the…

Job Evaluation: A Tool for the Equality Plan

Since 7 March 2022, companies with more than 50 employees on their payroll have been required to implement an equality plan and a set of supporting tools aimed at achieving…

International protection: The conflict in Ukraine

Due to the war conflict between Russia and Ukraine, many Ukrainian citizens have been obliged to leave their country and seek safety in other states.What is the legal situation of…

International Protection: The Ukraine Conflict

As a result of the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, many Ukrainian citizens have been forced to flee their country and seek safety in other states.