Rosario Rodríguez

Unfair Competition: The Violation of Trade Secrets in Spain

The violation of trade or industrial secrets is regulated under Article 13 of the Law on Unfair Competition and consists of acts of exploitation of confidential information for the benefit of one’s self or a third party. To find a violation of secrets, a number of requirements must be met.

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Entities Holding Foreign Security (ETVE) in Spain

The main characteristic of Spanish Entities Holding Foreign Security is the tax exemption with regards to dividends and capital gains. This constitutes an important incentive for those interested in establishing holding entities in Spain.

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New system of retribution for directors in Spain

One of the changes arising from the Law on Capital Companies in Spain is the distinction between directors acting in their capacity as directors whose remuneration is subject to the principle statutory reserve and directors performing executive functions who, in the event of receiving remuneration, are obliged to sign a contract with the Company.

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