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The Right Time to invest in the Real Estate in Spain

The Spanish real estate market has begun their 2016 recovery and growth perspectives, which are promising so far. E: The real estate market is making progress and it is the right time to buy property in Spain. Prices are low, perspectives are positive and the market is dynamic. It is a prime time for individuals outside of Spain to invest in properties. However, it is important to understand the buying process in Spain to avoid complications.

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Franchise exportation strategy to the Spanish market

The exportation strategy of a franchise to Spain is mostly based on a combination of three economical and legal factors: to lean on an innovative and profitable model, the roll out of a stable but flexible structure and the adaptation of the model to the specific needs of the targeted market by a good understanding of that market.

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Legalization of electronic company records in Spain

All business owners with activity in Spain must legalize their accounting records electronically and online, within four months from the closing date of the accounting period.

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Five tips to purchase a real estate in Spain

The real estate sector in Spain is recovering, and looks promising. Nevertheless we must consider the risks and steps involved in purchasing real estate and understand how to conduct a safe transaction.

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How to call for a shareholders’ general meeting in Spain?

The announcement of a shareholders’ general meeting in Spain must be made through the company’s website or by publishing it in the Spanish Official Gazette of the Trade Register. The company’s bylaws may also provide other ways to publish the notice.

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The impact of Brexit in Spain

The fall in the price of Spanish companies with a greater presence in the UK, the uncertainty in the banking sector, the reconfiguration of power in the European Union or the need for new trade agreements, are just some of the consequences resulting from the departure of the UK from Europe

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Law on Advertisements in the media in Spain

Advertising through the media is more controlled than one may think. There are limits on how much advertisement can be shown on TV, as well as how advertisements must be displayed online. The bottom line is that a consumer must always be protected and must always know that what they are being subjected to is indeed an advertisement rather than merely information. The laws that govern advertisements are quite specific on how advertisements must be created and displayed. Therefore, a consumer is protected from any type of deceptive advertising.

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How to develop consumer credit activities in Spain

A consumer credit agreement (CCA) is an agreement whereby a creditor grants or undertakes to grant credit in the form of a deferred payment, loan, credit facility or any other equivalent way of financing in favour of a consumer.

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Data Protection Regulations for companies in Spain

All natural or legal persons and Public Administrations that deal with personal data are obliged to comply with and adapt to the regulations of the current Personal Data Protection Act (LOPD) in Spain. 

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The functioning of labour and investee companies in Spain

Labour and investee companies, regulated in Spain by Law 44/2015, may be private or public limited companies. There are two types of shareholders within such companies: workers with permanent contracts who have worker class shares, and those who are not workers with permanent contracts and have general class shares.

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