Business Law

Classification of economic and entrepreneurial business activities in Spain

Under the Entrepreneur Support and Internationalization Law effective since September 29, 2013, entrepreneurs must identify their core business using the economic activity code from the National Classification of Economic Activities (CNAE). The pertinent codes should be included in official documents and the initial registration entry in public registries.

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Obtaining Spanish citizenship through the residence permit for investment

According to Spanish Internationalization and Entrepreneur Support Act 14/2013, foreign investors may obtain a Spanish residence permit if they make certain investments in Spain. The residence permit or “Spanish Golden Visa” allows foreign investors to apply for Spanish citizenship if they can prove that they are residing in Spain during the applicable time period.

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Types of deposits in Spain for purchase agreements

The Spanish legal system distinguishes between the two types of legal deposits (“arras”): penitential deposit, defined under the Spanish Civil Code, and confirmatory and criminal deposits, defined under the Spanish Commercial Code. The purpose of the deposits is to guarantee undertaken obligations. To avoid misinterpretations, the type of the deposit and the consequences of a breach of contract should be strictly defined.

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Europa

Progress of the legal framework on a future European Patent

Problems associated with obtaining a European patent have led to the series of agreements reached by the EU Justice Ministers. The meeting proposed specialised jurisdiction for patents with an aim to make the procedure faster and reduce its costs. Such progress in legislation would grant patent protection in all European Union Member States.

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