Publications List

Legal Remedies When Facing an Unfair Dismissal Ruling in Spain

In this article you will find out how a company can file an appeal when the court’s decision has qualified a dismissal as unfair. In fact, companies in Spain are not left unprotected but will. We introduce you to the steps to be followed although it is highly encouraged to use a labour lawyer when firing anyone in Spain.

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How to draft an Executive Management Contract in Spain

When drafting an executive management contract in Spain, obligations and expectations of the company and the employee are to be clearly specified. Experienced employment lawyers should consider duration, non competition, permanence commitment, and collective rights as key issues to formalize the employment contract.

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Control Plan of the Black Economy in Spain

The Spanish Ministry of Finance is placing a special emphasis on sectors which higher tax risks. Their focus is on new areas of activity or business modalities, companies formed as a result of new technology, and legislative changes or modifications in the behabiour of taxable subjects or taxpayers. 

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The Inheritance and Donation Tax in Catalonia, Spain

The inheritance and donation tax in Catalonia has modified many of the quantitative elements of the tax in order to make it more effective e.g. an escalation for bonuses are introduced. However, its application of bonuses implies a substantial reduction of other bonuses provided in the tax. Nonethless, this new scenario highlights the necessity to review alternatives for better and efficient taxation.

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Practical Aspects of the Purchase of Property in Spain

These simple steps will permit the secure purchase of a property in Spain: verify the ownership of the property, sign a contract with a reserve, protect your purchase by public writing and pay the correspondent taxes depending on whether you’re buying a new property or are acquiring a second-hand one.

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Types of Wills in Spain: Common or Special

A will is a legal act in which the deceased or testator disposes of his or her property, rights, and obligations. According to the State, the modalities of wills may vary. In Spain, the Spanish Civil Code regulates wills, which creates differences between the common and special wills.

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