Publications List

Directors’ retribution in the bylaws of the company in Spain

On March 7, 2013, the General Directorate of Registries and Notary issued a decision concerning the appeal against the Commercial and Personal Property Registrar’s refusal to register a public deed of company agreements. The decision outlines that to counter the presumption of gratuity, the bylaws must specify:

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How to execute a will in Spain

Articles 657 et seq. of the Spanish Civil Code regulate Inheritance Law in Spain. It governs the transfer of a deceased individual’s assets, rights, and obligations to the heir, either through a will or applicable provisions in the absence of one.

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The extrajudicial payments agreement procedure in Spain

In Spain, a natural person debtor requests a bankruptcy mediator from their local notary, while entrepreneurs or legal entities approach the Commercial Registrar at the registered office. The request for an extrajudicial payment agreement includes financial details, creditor lists, current contracts, and anticipated monthly expenses.

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Consent To Use Cookies in Spain

This article highlights the essential aspects that information company service providers in Spain must observe to prevent the use of cookies on websites that may result in the violation of …

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New Debt Settlement Procedure for Entrepreneurs in Spain

The Entrepreneur Support Act (Law 14/2013), effective from September 27, has brought about reforms. Notably, it has increased flexibility in the quorum of financial creditors for court approval of refinancing agreements. Moreover, regulations now govern extrajudicial payment agreements as tools for negotiating with creditors outside the judicial process.

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Attendance to Shareholders’ Meeting in Spain by electronic means

According to the Spanish Corporations Act, shareholders can attend meetings by electronic means. However, only public limited companies in Spain are currently able to use this method of attendance if the company’s bylaws authorize it. Attendance by electronic means must guarantee the identity of the individual who is attending the meeting electronically.

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Recovery of the Investment in the Real Estate in Spain

Favourable conditions to invest in the real estate market in Spain are the strategy to promote foreign investment. The Spanish Government encourages foreign executives to reside in Spain, which has resulted in an increase of investments in non-residential property in Spain.In 2013, this increase in investments reached 2,000 million Euros.

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