Flight restrictions of drones in SpainThe new law regarding the use of drones in Spain regulates commercial, non-commercial and recreational use of drones. This regulation includes aerial works which can be performed with drones, as well as the restrictions that every user of drones must take into account when handling such devices. The fines for not complying with the restrictions can reach a height of €225.000.Read more
The pledged stock of boats: a practical guarantee for dealers and financial institutionsThe Law on Chattel Mortgage and Pledge without Transfer of Possession provides for the pledge stock of boats as a guarantee. Its objective is to facilitate credit to dealers to ensure compliance with the obligations of financial institutions.Read more
Real estate investment companies increase their profitsIn 2015, large real estate investment firms tripled their profits compared to the former year. Their profitability through dividends and the recovery of the real estate sector in Spain predict new profits once again this year for these investment vehicles in real estate assets for rent.Read more
Court approval of refinancing agreements in SpainThe majority of Spanish bankruptcy proceedings end in favor of the debtor. The preliminary phases aim to achieve continuity of businesses that are in critical financial situations. Judicial approval is tantamount to a quasi-automatic resolution of a refinancing agreement, which put minority dissenting creditors at major disadvantages.Read more
Listing Obligations for Spanish REIT (SOCIMI)The requirements for admission to trading and maintenance of a Spanish REIT (SOCIMI) in the MAB (Alternative Stock Exchange Market) establishes, amongst others, the obligation of a SOCIMI to sign a contract with a liquidity provider, in order to boost liquidity and reduce price variations not resulting from actual market trends.Read more
Definition and Legal Requirements of a Spanish REIT (SOCIMI)SOCIMIs (Sociedades Anónimas Cotizadas de Inversión Inmobiliaria) or REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) are public listed companies whose main activity is the investment in urban assets. The minimum share capital for a SOCIMI in Spain is 5 million euros.Read more
Is investing in SOCIMIs (REIT) profitable?SOCIMIs (Sociedades Anónimas Cotizadas de Inversión Inmobiliaria or Real Estate Investment Trust) are public limited companies whose main activity is the acquisition, promotion, and rehabilitation of real estate for lease. The evolution of this type of investment over the last year has become key in the real estate sector given its stable profitability and liquidity.Read more
Special Tax Regime of Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in SpainReal Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in Spain, known as SOCIMI (sociedades anónimas cotizadas de inversión inmobiliaria), can benefit from the special tax regime, which consists of a 0% Corporate Income tax rate and a 95% reduction in the Property Transfer Tax, among other benefits.Read more
Legal framework for restructuring and insolvency proceedings in SpainThe legal framework for restructuring and insolvency proceedings governs the reorganization of debt. An insolvency proceeding is an in-court-restructuring procedure that consists of obtaining an insolvency order from a judge. An out-of-court restructuring is where a debtor negotiates directly with its creditors.Read more
Out-of-Court Restructuring in SpainIn 2014, the Spanish government implemented the out-of-court restructuring procedure through the Royal Decree Law. Its objective is to help debtors avoid bankruptcy by negotiating with their creditors. Given the time and effort it takes, an out-of-court restructuring can be very favourable to both parties.Read more