Publications List

International Contracts

By comprehending contractual clauses that are universally applicable across various legal systems, both international lawyers and clients can enhance their readiness to fulfill contractual obligations and uphold robust international business interests and relationships.

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2011 Channels for foreign investments in Spain

Channels for Foreign Investments in Spain

Ownership eligibility in Spain, outlined in Royal Decree 664/1999 Article 2, is based on residency. Non-residents encompass Spanish citizens abroad, non-Spanish citizens living outside Spain, and corporate bodies located outside Spain, including non-Spanish public sovereign entities. Additional regulations on residency criteria and address changes are covered in Article 2 of Law 19/2003 dated July 4.

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Starting up a business in Spain, the Spanish agency contract

To circumvent temporary residency requirements for employees in Spain, foreign nationals starting a business may opt to enlist the services of local agents (Spanish individuals or companies) already possessing residency and employment authorization. These agents, familiar with the Spanish language, customs, and business practices, can play a crucial role during the company’s launch, leveraging their expertise to introduce the new venture to the region.

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Regulation of discrimination labor relations in Spain

The Spanish Constitution, Workers’ Statute, and European Directives prohibit discriminatory terminations based on characteristics such as age, incapacity, birth, race, origin, civil status, sex, religion, political opinion, sexual orientation, or any other personal or social condition.

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Employment termination processes in Spain

Spanish employment law differentiates between the suspension and termination of an employment contract. Suspension is a temporary interruption, such as when an employee takes temporary leave for family reasons. Termination signifies the permanent end of the employer-employee relationship, involving notice and compensation. While the termination processes for management personnel, regular employees, and agents differ under various laws, they share similarities.

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Employment-law issues when starting up a business in Spain

The information provided outlines key employment-law considerations for foreign nationals establishing small- to medium-sized businesses in Spain. In summary, it emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of the employer-employee relationship, the rights of employees, and the early decision on hiring employees or agents. Additionally, a prompt initiation of the immigration process is advised due to potential lengthy visa and residency waiting periods.

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