How the Carbon Credit Market Works in Spain
The carbon credit market in Spain is subject to third-party verification through the Carbon Footprint, Offsetting, and Carbon Absorption Projects Registry. This entity ensures that the generation of carbon credits complies with the characteristics of the registered project.
Battery Storage Projects in Spain: Regulations and Requirements
Overview of the regulatory framework and the typology of energy storage facilities in Spain, focusing specifically on access and connection permits, environmental authorizations, and eligibility for capacity auctions related to battery storage.
Tax Benefits for Foreign Professionals in Spain: “Beckham Law” and “Mbappé Law”
This article explains the legal and tax aspects of the Beckham and Mbappé regimes, their advantages, and eligibility requirements.
Taxes for Non-Residents on the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate in Spain
Spanish tax regulations impose several taxes on the acquisition and transfer of real estate. The taxation applicable to non-residents differs slightly from that for residents and varies based on the nature of the transaction, the type of property, its location, and the circumstances of the buyer or seller.
New Requirements for Consumer Credit Lenders: Mandatory Registration and Supervision
The obligation for credit lenders and brokers to register and be supervised by the Bank of Spain aims to strengthen consumer confidence by ensuring that lenders operate under responsible standards. Additionally, this regulatory framework will help identify and mitigate risks, promoting greater stability in the financial sector.
Pre-Contractual Documents in Spain: Commitment or Mere Formality?
In the Spanish legal system, pre-contractual documents play a fundamental role in shaping future contractual relationships and can create obligations and liabilities, such as the duty to act in good faith and maintain confidentiality.
Compensation for Tenants Upon Termination of Commercial Lease Agreements
When a commercial lease ends, the tenant may be entitled to goodwill compensation. We analyze the requirements and calculation methods.
Deductibility of Directors’ Compensation in Spain: Legal and Tax Considerations
In 2023 and 2024, the Spanish Supreme Court relaxed the rules on the deductibility of directors’ compensation, prioritizing the justification and business connection of expenses over formal requirements.
Verification of Energy Savings in Spain: changes to CAE files May 2025
The practical use of CAE system files by different agents raises some interpretive questions that need to be considered for a verification process that is both rigorous and useful for the system to collect the corresponding savings.
Requirements for Cryptoasset Service Providers under the New MiCA Regulation
The MiCA Regulation harmonizes the requirements for the public offering and trading of cryptoassets, regulating transparency, supervision, security, and anti-money laundering measures. Authorized entities will be under the continuous supervision of the CNMV (Spanish National Securities Market Commission).
