Sarah Rowlands, May – July 2014I was an intern at Mariscal Abogados from May- July 2014. As a language student, I wanted to improve my language skills and also explore the possibility of studying law …Read more
Consequences of Breaching the Flat Rate Requirements in SpainThe Royal Decree-Law 3/2014 of February 28 on urgent measures to promote employment and contracts of indefinite duration, approved on March 1, will not affect the number of economic benefits …Read more
Spanish Companies increase their Purchases and Sales via InternetAccording to the latest data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI), 98% of Spanish companies with 10 or more employees had an internet connection in January 2013. This means that …Read more
Employment Changes in International Mobility for Entrepreneurs in SpainAmong the modifications made with the approval of Act 14/2013, the Act examines the regulation of international mobility, which facilitates and expedites the authorisation of visas and residence permits for …Read more
Exceptions to the Flat Rate on Contracts of Indefinite Duration in SpainThe reductions provided for in Royal Decree-Law 3/2014 shall not apply to several cases, which include: Considering the above exclusions, there are excepted cases described in the 10th provision of …Read more
Contributions to Social Security for Contracts of Indefinite Duration in SpainOn March 1, 2014, the Official State Bulletin of Spain (BOE) published the Royal Legislative Decree 3/2014 of February 28 on urgent measures to promote employment and contracts of indefinite …Read more
The Inheritance Rights of the Widows in SpainTo ascertain the share of the inheritance allocated to the surviving spouse, it is crucial to establish the marital status at the time of the deceased’s death and whether it aligns with the inheritance rights of descendants or ancestors.Read more
Support for the Growth and Development of Business Projects in SpainPublished on September 28, 2013, in the Spanish Legal Bulletin (BOE), Law 14/2013 introduces various measures aimed at reducing administrative burdens for employers. It simplifies legislation on hazard prevention for employers with up to 25 workers and replaces the physical visiting book requirement with an electronic counterpart accessible to the Spanish Inspectorate of Labour and Social Security.Read more
A Single Market for Mortgage Loans for Real Estate ContractsOn January 28, 2014, a majority of the members of the Council of the European Union adopted a Directive to grant more protection to persons participating in mortgage loan proceedings. …Read more
Amendments to the Right of Withdrawal in Electronic Commerce in SpainThe adaptation of Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on Consumer Rights has caused several changes to the Right of Withdrawal. These changes are necessary when …Read more
