What is a judicial calling of a meeting?
In Spain, Articles 169 and 170 of the Company Act regulate the judicial call of a general meeting of shareholders.
Tax evasion and the sanctions regime for foundations in Spain
In order to fight tax evasion only foundations respecting legal requirements will be entitled to receive subsidies and fiscal advantages in Spain.
The dismissal of a pregnant worker in Spain
Directive 92/85/EEC of the EU, adopted based on Art. 138 of the TFEU, promotes the safety and health at work of pregnant workers who are breastfeeding or who have recently given birth.
The causes and effects of disinheritance in Spain
Disinheritance is the deprivation of a legitimate heir. In Spain it can only be done by will and based the legally established causes you will find in this article.
Simplification of the granting of the golden visa in Spain
In September 2014, the Spanish government adopted a law to support entrepreneurs; fifteen months later, it is considering adopting seven new measures that will simplify the administrative steps for granting this golden visa or residential permit in Spain.
New measures to support self-employed workers in Spain
Among the new measures are included actions to: facilitate the incorporation of new members to entities in the social economy, support and strengthen the various entities that compose the economy and assist workers joining the labour market.
Definition and Concept of Compliance
With the reform of the Spanish Penal Code, a company is liable for offenses committed by itself or by its employees acting on its behalf, if it cannot demonstrate that it has put in place the necessary means to prevent such criminal behaviour.
Electronic evidence in the civil and labour sector
Electronic evidence is valid in the Spanish legal system and is admissible in trial if it is relevant and has been lawfully obtained.
Business transfers in Spain and Germany
In case of a business transfer, in Spain as in Germany, employees must be informed about the date of the transfer, the reasons for it, the legal, economic and social consequences, as well as planned performance measures.
How to change the registered office of a company in Spain
Based on the amendments of the Capital Companies Act of May 2015, a board will have the power to change the registered office of a company within the Spanish territory, unless the company’s bylaws grant this power to the general shareholder’s meeting.
