Publications List

Attendance to Shareholders’ Meeting in Spain by electronic means

According to the Spanish Corporations Act, shareholders can attend meetings by electronic means. However, only public limited companies in Spain are currently able to use this method of attendance if the company’s bylaws authorize it. Attendance by electronic means must guarantee the identity of the individual who is attending the meeting electronically.

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Recovery of the Investment in the Real Estate in Spain

Favourable conditions to invest in the real estate market in Spain are the strategy to promote foreign investment. The Spanish Government encourages foreign executives to reside in Spain, which has resulted in an increase of investments in non-residential property in Spain.In 2013, this increase in investments reached 2,000 million Euros.

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Ways to incorporate companies in Spain

There are now two electronic methods for incorporating companies in Spain, depending on whether standard bylaws are utilized. Alternatively, companies can still be incorporated using traditional paper filing, either physically or electronically with the Registry. In summary, there are two contemporary ways to incorporate companies in Spain.

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The Gradually Established Limited Liability Company in Spain

The gradually established limited liability company is a new type of company with an aim to encourage foreign investment in Spain. Its legal structure is similar to the characteristics of the ordinary limited liability company except for some specific obligations aimed at the protection of third parties.

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New regulation of the Spanish Insolvency Public Register

The Royal Decree Law 829/2013 regulates the Spanish Insolvency Public Register. The aim of this Law is to provide more transparency on public bankruptcy results and proceedings. This Register will collect information related to bankruptcy proceedings in Spain. This collection will provide public access to more accurate information about the entities involved in bankruptcy proceedings.

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