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.
How to change the registered office of a company in Spain
Based 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.
Company formation in Spain: operating an LLC
The 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.
Calling a general meeting on behalf of minority shareholders in Spain
Article 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.
Crowdfunding, a quick way to finance projects through internet
Any 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.
Expiration and standing to dispute corporate resolutions in Spain
Following 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.
Setting-up a subsidiary in Spain
One 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.
Setting-up a branch vs. subsidiary in Spain
This 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.
How to exclude the shareholder of a company in Spain
There are legal and statutory reasons for excluding a shareholder in Spain. Any shareholder who voted for an exclusion resolution is entitled to bring an exclusion action on behalf of the company.
New Criminal Liability of Companies in Spain
According to the new reform of the Spanish Penal Code, a company’s criminal responsibility depends on its compliance with the duty of supervision and control established by the legislation, in which case it may be exonerated of the crime.
