José María Mesa

How to prevent the paralysis of corporate bodies in Spain

The dissolution of capital companies based on the paralysis of corporate bodies is a question to be answered on a case-by-case basis, since the legal requirement to apply this measure is different according to the state in which the body finds itself.

Article 348 bis, on a business partner’s right of separation

Article 348 bis of the LSC recognizes the right of separation of the partner due to lack of distribution of dividends. The article, among others, resolves the concrete case of a stockholder who expects to leave the company and who has not indicated so explicitly in the committee.

Taxation on the transfer of branches of activity

Although the sale of assets is generally subject to Value Added Tax (IVA) and Capital Transfer and Stamp Tax (ITPyAJD), the transfer of a complete branch of activity or business in Spain has flexible taxation.

Financial assistance rules in Spain

In Spain, article 143 of the Capital Companies Act regulates financial assistance to limited companies and article 150 to public limited companies. The current prohibition prevents a company from contributing financially to the acquisition of its own shares or stocks by a third party.

Contractual guarantees in Spain: the personal guarantee

Personal guarantees include personal securities, which can be characterized as an ancillary obligation, since it depends on the main obligation, and as a subsidiary obligation as well, in that only if the principal debtor fails to comply is it possible to demand payment of the debt from the guarantor.