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 been the competent judicial body since 1947 to hear disputes that may arise with officials or
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.
If you are thinking about investing in real estate in Spain then you are in good company. More and more people from around the world are buying property in Spain and for good reason. Not only does
Good news for start-ups! As of July 2023, start-ups can now apply to be certified with ENISA (la Empresa Nacional de Innovación) under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism. But what is this
Your privacy policy is your way to fulfill your obligation to let your data subjects know that you are collecting personal data about them, how it will be used, and what their rights are. We agree to
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law of the European Union which regulates the way that companies process and use the personal data that they collect from consumers. It is direct EU
Over the course of the last few years, the world has increasingly moved online, creating the perfect environment for the ‘digital nomad’ to flourish. The idea that remote work can allow one to travel
Contact our labour lawyer specialised in immigration law SHOULD THE TEMPORARY RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT EXPRESSLY STATE WHETHER IT IS 'SELF-EMPLOYED'
On this page we will explain the different types of dismissals in Spain, how to proceed and what their potential consequences are. In Spain, there are two types of dismissal or, rather, there are two
In order to be able to discuss the taxation of foreign companies, we must first distinguish between what actually constitutes a foreign company and what does not.
One important employee obligation which has recently regained importance due to the introduction of new technologies (code, blockchain, computer programs or software, etc) is theprohibition of
HOW TO LIQUIDATE A COMPANY: It is important to bear in mind that a company with debts cannot be dissolved (simultaneous dissolution and liquidation).
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 contract in order to
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. It is a special
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 these Ukrainian
A NIE is needed in order to maintain any sort of relationship with the Spanish Government. When investing in real estate, the notary will ask you for your NIE, when setting up a company in Spain, the
After a few years of residence in Spain, a foreign citizen living in our country may apply for Spanish nationality.
Written by Josep Conesa and Abigail Sked English-speaking lawyer More The visa which has become best known as the 'Golden Visa' was created by the
PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT IN SPAIN A Permanent Establishment is a fixed place of business (a centre from which to carry out the business or a dependent agent). It is a Fiscal concept regarding tax
The CEO management contract is regulated by the Royal Decree 1382/1985. This law covers those who hold the position of CEO, i.e. an employee who carries out the tasks of a CEO with full autonomy and
