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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.

Modifications to the Urban Leasing Act in Spain (LAU)

Law 2/2015 replaces the method of updating the rent of urban leases in Spain, the IPC, with the Warranty Competitiveness Index (IGC). This modification has affected various articles of the Urban Leasing Act in Spain.

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. 

Guidelines to follow in the case of receiving a work inspection

Upon arrival for a work inspection in Spain, the inspector must identify him- or herself and report his or her presence to the director of human resources or the person responsible of the workplace. The director or person responsible should provide the inspector with the business’s guestbook, where the inspector will record the inspections made.

Investments by foreign citizens in Spain

Spain is a very attractive destination for foreign direct investment, not only foreign investments have helped develop high economic valued sectors as the automotive, biotechnology and agri-food industries, but also support the real estate sector, that is still very relevant.