The Legal Structure of foreign investment in Spain: basic legal principalsTo address the provisions of Law 18/1992 dated July 1, which establishes certain norms regarding foreign investment in Spain, its sole article specifies that the “sectors subject to the law on establishment have their specific regulations.Read more
The meaning of being an international lawyerWhat is the actual meaning of being an international lawyer nowadays? Clients do not only need a law expert, but an interpreter for the international context. Most of the clients …Read more
Starting up a business in Spain, the Spanish agency contractTo circumvent temporary residency requirements for employees in Spain, foreign nationals starting a business may opt to enlist the services of local agents (Spanish individuals or companies) already possessing residency and employment authorization. These agents, familiar with the Spanish language, customs, and business practices, can play a crucial role during the company’s launch, leveraging their expertise to introduce the new venture to the region.Read more
Regulation of discrimination labor relations in SpainThe Spanish Constitution, Workers’ Statute, and European Directives prohibit discriminatory terminations based on characteristics such as age, incapacity, birth, race, origin, civil status, sex, religion, political opinion, sexual orientation, or any other personal or social condition.Read more
Employment termination processes in SpainSpanish employment law differentiates between the suspension and termination of an employment contract. Suspension is a temporary interruption, such as when an employee takes temporary leave for family reasons. Termination signifies the permanent end of the employer-employee relationship, involving notice and compensation. While the termination processes for management personnel, regular employees, and agents differ under various laws, they share similarities.Read more
New regulation affecting solar thermoelectric and wind power installations in SpainThe Government’s response to enhance the economic sustainability of electricity generation activities using solar thermoelectric and wind power technologies in Spain is reflected in the new Royal Decree (RD 1614/2010). Dated December 7th and published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on December 8th, 2010, the decree came into force on December 9th, 2010.Read more
