Sending invoices via e-mail: is it valid in Spain?The entry into force of the new Billing Regulation in Spain regulates the common practice of sending invoices in PDF format via e-mail, granting those invoices the same validity as hard copy invoices.Read more
What is a judicial calling of a meeting?In Spain, Articles 169 and 170 of the Company Act regulate the judicial call of a general meeting of shareholders.Read more
How to change the registered office of a company in SpainBased on the amendments of the Capital Companies Act of May 2015, a board will have the power to change the registered office of a company within the Spanish territory, unless the company’s bylaws grant this power to the general shareholder’s meeting.Read more
Company formation in Spain: operating an LLCThe management of an LLC in Spain is determined by its administrative organs, provided by law or statute, but also by the assembly of shareholders, either universal or general, ordinary or special/extraordinary. Read more
Regulation of temporary work agencies (ETT) in SpainThe new regulation of temporary work agencies (ETT) in Spain establishes the application for authorization and registration of an agency simultaneously and by electronic means. It also develops the legal obligation to provide financial security as well as reporting obligations and the formal requirements of an employment contract.Read more
Calling a general meeting on behalf of minority shareholders in SpainArticle 168 of the Corporations Act in Spain establishes that minority shareholders of a company may request that the directors of the company to convene a general meeting. They may also request the accounting documents of the company for their consideration.Read more
Crowdfunding, a quick way to finance projects through internetAny citizen can participate in funding through the crowdfunding. Participatory Financing platforms must meet certain financial requirements as well as requirements concerning the exercise of their activity.Read more
Expiration and standing to dispute corporate resolutions in SpainFollowing the new reform of the Corporations Act, only shareholders may challenge corporate resolutions in Spain. In addition, the period to challenge a corporate resolution is fixed to one year.Read more
Setting-up a subsidiary in SpainOne of the main investment alternatives in Spain for a foreign company is the establishment of a subsidiary. This article briefly reviews the two main types of companies in Spain and the ordinary procedures for their establishment.Read more
Setting-up a branch vs. subsidiary in SpainThis article briefly analyses the main differences between setting up a branch or a subsidiary; these differences should be kept in mind when choosing one or the other as a way of investing in Spain.Read more
