The meaning of being an international lawyer
What is the actual meaning of being an international lawyer nowadays? Clients do not only need a law expert, but an interpreter for the international context. Most of the clients …
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.
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.
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.
New regulation affecting solar thermoelectric and wind power installations in Spain
The Government’s response to enhance the economic sustainability of electricity generation activities using solar thermoelectric and wind power technologies in Spain is reflected in the new Royal Decree (RD 1614/2010). Dated December 7th and published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on December 8th, 2010, the decree came into force on December 9th, 2010.
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.
Steps to start an LLC or limited liability company in Spain
To initiate the establishment of an LLC (Limited Liability Company) in Spain, you need to follow these steps:
General Meetings’ Regulation for Capital Companies in Spain
Since September 1, 2010, Section 4 of Title 1 in Book II of the Commercial Code, pertaining to partnerships limited by shares, as well as the laws governing Public Limited Companies, Limited Liability Companies, and Title X of the Stock Markets Law concerning publicly listed companies, has been repealed.
Prejudgment Seizure Report in Debt Collection Procedures in Spain
This article provides a concise overview of various methods for enforcing legal demands in different types of debt collection proceedings in Spain: ordinary civil proceedings, civil proceedings involving exchanges or checks, and civil proceedings involving a summons.
Features of the Enforcement of Bank Guarantees in Spain
The strict reading of Article 97.2 may harm a creditor with a debtor-specific guarantee, as it implies automatic extinguishment without additional criteria. Unfortunately, the current wording doesn’t support a discretionary judge interpretation, posing a risk of guarantee extinguishment without due consideration.
