Approval of the Royal Decree Developing the Mediation Law on Civil and Commercial Matters in Spain
The draft legislation introduces reforms and guidelines for corporate governance that would promote initiatives to emphasize: the shareholders’ meeting to intervene in the management of the company; the separation of the voting on agreements on issues that are substantially independent; the extended deadline for contesting social agreements, etc.
Inheritance in Spain as a Result of the Death of the Heir
On September 11, 2013, the Spanish Supreme Court issued a ruling that upheld the doctrine on provisions of Article 1006 of the Spanish Civil Code. This Article provides that the …
Maternity or Paternity Leave in Spain
Article 46.3 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute regulates time off for employees to take maternity or paternity leave. The maximum period provided for this type of leave is about three …
Must Land Titles Be Included in the Registry of Business Owners?
This short article discusses land titles in the context of the provisions of Article 104 of the Law on Corporations, specifically the text, The private limited company shall maintain company …
Application for Residence Authorization in Spain
Those foreign nationals who wish to enter or reside in Spain, or those who already reside in Spain, will experience the increased ease of entrance into and residence in Spanish …
The Law to Support the Entrepreneur and Internationalization grants residence to foreign investors
This article was published in the ABA Journal, Section Immigration & Naturalization, click here to see the pdf On September 19, 2013, the Spanish Government finally approved the Law to Support …
Analysis of the Demand for Real Estate in Spain
Since the beginning of the economic crisis, numerous investors have found excellent opportunities to increase their wealth in simple ways. Clear examples of this are in cities like Dubai or …
Taxes on Foreign Nationals’ Purchases of Homes in Spain
The approval of the much-awaited Law 14/2013, of September 27, to support Entrepreneurs and Internationalization, imposed a series of measures that accentuate the attractiveness of the Spanish economy in the …
Which are the Best Cities in Spain for Real Estate Investment?
The Spanish real estate sector presents a unique opportunity for investors worldwide. The loss in purchasing power of Spanish citizens, owing to the difficulties in access to credit, allows foreign …
Indemnity for Recovery Costs
Article 8 of Law 3/2004, of December 29, establishes measures against default in payments in commercial operations. Similarly, Article 6.1 of the Directive 2011/7/UE of February 16, 2011 states, When …
