Spain starts using online judicial auctions
Since October 2015, a website brings together notarial and judicial auctions in Spain. A citizen with prior registration and deposit will be able to consult and participate in an auction. Auctions affect both real estate and personal property, including those that would have been mortgaged.
Master franchise agreements in Spain: the trust by selectivity
The Master Franchise agreement is an exclusivity contract of a British/American franchise abroad. Structured by a double legal relationship between the headquarters, the master franchisee and the local franchisee, the contract allows the extension of a business model and the spirit of a British/American franchise abroad legally and economically.
Leasing contracts in Spain: expenses and fees
Aside from the responsibility of the taxable person (landlord) with regard to the Administration, and the more or less logical justification that could support the payment of expenses and fees related to leasing in Spain (community, supplies, waste), in Spain there is a principle of freedom to establish which taxes and expenses must be passed on to the tenant.
Causes of a disciplinary dismissal in Spain
Dismissal is the unilateral termination of a work contract by the employer. Disciplinary dismissal occurs when a company believes that a worker has seriously breached and failed to comply with his or her duties. Upon proof of a breach, the labour relationship is terminated and the worker loses the right to any compensation.
Rights and obligations under Consumer Credit Agreements
Law 16/2011 transposed the Consumer Credit Directive on consumer credit agreements to Spain. The objective of the law is to foster the integration of the consumer credit market and grant a high level of consumer protection by focusing on transparency and consumer rights.
Direct franchising in Spain: Security by proximity
Direct franchising permits British/American Franchisors to develop business models in Spain quickly and simply. As it offers the opportunity to freely choose commercial partners and the establishment areas of a business model, having recourse to a direct franchise agreement is a real token of quality and control when it comes to exporting a franchise business model to Spain.
Compensation for unfair dismissal in Spain
One of the factors to bear in mind when calculating the compensation for unfair dismissal in Spain is the seniority of the worker within the company. For contracts signed after 12 February 2012, the compensation is 33 days’ worth of salary for each year worked. For contracts entered before this date, the compensation is calculated in two instalments.
Employment positions that compromise the liability of a company
The criteria applicable to criminal liability of legal persons allow prosecutors to assess the effectiveness of the regulatory compliance plans on the criminal liability of legal persons.
Increasing capital stock through company reserves
In order to increase capital stock through reserves or profits, one must consider the limits established by Spanish law regarding the free disposal of reserves.
Special certificate to work with minors in Spain
The new legislation for companies whose habitual activity deals with minors requires companies to have a special certificate that accredits that none of its workers has committed sexual offences.
