Commercial leases regulation in SpainIn Spain, commercial leases are not subject to strict regulations like residential leases, and it leaves a central role to the parties’ will when formalizing the corresponding contracts. However, the LAU contemplates some specific provisions worth considering.Read more
Highlights of the New Spanish Housing LawOn 25 May, Law 12/2023 was published in the Official State Gazette (BOE), introducing significant changes to the housing sector in Spain. Highlights include the removal of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for annual rent reviews, rent control in stressed areas and modifications to eviction and foreclosure procedures, among others.Read more
Business succession in the sale and purchase of assets in SpainBusiness succession in the framework of asset sales and purchases takes place when a company acquires the assets of another to continue its activities. In Spain, Article 44 of the Workers’ Statute outlines labour and social security obligations of employers and protection measures for workers involved in this process.Read more
What is collective self-consumption?Self-consumption is how a person or company supplies itself with electricity through its installation, instead of buying it from a supplier. Collective self-consumption is a modality in which several persons jointly use a photovoltaic installation to benefit from the energy generated without registering as marketers.Read more
Mariscal Abogados counsels Doral Energy Group in its expansión into the Spanish marketMariscal Abogados has provided legal advice to Doral Energy Group in its venture into the Spanish market through an agreement with the Dutch family office Green Solar International Group. The …Read more
When is a corporate presence of a foreign company in Spain necessary?If a foreign company’s main activity is in Spain, it must have a corporate presence in Spain, either through the creation of a subsidiary, branch, commercial office or the acquisition of an existing business. Each option has its own legal and tax requirements, and the choice will depend on the business needs and objectives.Read more
Increase in compensation for unfair dismissal in SpainThe High Court of Catalonia has increased the compensation for unfair dismissal to 48 days’ salary per year of service, with a maximum of 36 monthly payments. This decision goes against the indemnification established by law.Read more
How to obtain a VASP licence in SpainThe VASP licence is a registration process with the Bank of Spain for companies seeking to operate a cryptocurrency activity in Spain. To successfully apply for the VASP license, companies need to collect and submit several documents and forms.Read more
How do stock options work in a Startup?Startup Law in Spain, in force since the end of 2022, is reshaping corporate governance with a groundbreaking change: the possibility of acquiring treasury shares to reward employees through stock option plans.Read more
Is the sale of CBD legal in Spain?In Spain, CBD lacks specific regulation and is governed by international conventions and the oversight provided by the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS).Read more
