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Inheritance or Donation in Spain?

In Spain, the highest tax rate for inheritance acquisitions is 32% for the portion of taxable income surpassing 800,000 Euros. Although the discussed bonus can mitigate the tax liability arising from hereditary acquisition, the taxation associated with inheritance might still exceed that stemming from a donation.

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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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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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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 …

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Spain publishes the new special VAT cash regime’s rules

The new VAT cash regime allows business owners to pay the tax when it is effectively paid rather than when the bill is issued. This option is available to small and medium sized companies as well as self-employed persons with a total revenue of less than 2 million euros.

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