Labour Law

Renewal of the Non-Worker Temporary Residence Permit in Spain

It is possible for a foreign national to renew their Non-Worker Temporary Residency Permit. This must be done during the 60 calendar days before the expiration of the old permit, by providing all the necessary documentation and meeting certain requirements. Each renewal lasts for 2 years.

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Key points of the labour reform in Spain

Despite various labor reforms in our country, the anticipated positive outcomes have not materialized. Unemployment figures for 2012 remain below expectations, and escalating financial pressures in the Eurozone and Spanish debt heighten uncertainty. The effectiveness of the new law remains to be seen, as we await its impact on meeting expectations.

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Regulation Concerning Temporary Transfer of Workers Abroad

Article 40 of the Workers’ Statute in Spain requires a valid justification, such as economic, technical, organizational, or production reasons, or contracts related to the business, for the geographical mobility of workers who were not hired explicitly for mobile workplaces or travel to a different workplace within the same company, involving a change of residence.

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Employment aspects of foreign investment in Spain

To initiate procedures for opening a company or working in Spain, an investor planning to stay or work in the country must consider the provisions outlined in our Foreign Law concerning the establishment, continuation of residence, and the exercise of activities in Spain.

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Starting up a business in Spain, the Spanish agency contract

To 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.

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