Modifications to the Urban Leasing Act in Spain (LAU)
Law 2/2015 replaces the method of updating the rent of urban leases in Spain, the IPC, with the Warranty Competitiveness Index (IGC). This modification has affected various articles of the Urban Leasing Act in Spain.
Company formation in Spain: operating an LLC
The management of an LLC in Spain is determined by its administrative organs, provided by law or statute, but also by the assembly of shareholders, either universal or general, ordinary or special/extraordinary.
Real estate in Spain, an interesting investing prospect
Real estate is an interesting possibility to invest in Spain due to the drop on property prices; it is nevertheless advisable to consult a qualified legal adviser to guarantee your investment.
Rent regulation in Spain: The New Competitiveness Warranty Index (IGC)
On 1 April 2015, new legislation came into force in Spain requiring landlords and tenants to write down revisions to the rent. If not specified otherwise, the new Competitiveness Warranty Index (IGC) will replace the current CPI index as the default revision.
Guidelines to follow in the case of receiving a work inspection
Upon arrival for a work inspection in Spain, the inspector must identify him- or herself and report his or her presence to the director of human resources or the person responsible of the workplace. The director or person responsible should provide the inspector with the business’s guestbook, where the inspector will record the inspections made.
Assignment of receivables and legal standing: are there expansive effects of arbitration in Spain?
Assignments of receivables is an act where a creditor transfers the ownership of the rights to receivables to a third person.
Investments by foreign citizens in Spain
Spain is a very attractive destination for foreign direct investment, not only foreign investments have helped develop high economic valued sectors as the automotive, biotechnology and agri-food industries, but also support the real estate sector, that is still very relevant.
What is the venture capital (risk capital funds) or private equity
Venture capital (risk capital) or private equity is a financial instrument that allows receiving or participating companies to obtain the capital resources required for the development of their projects.
Liability of a parent company in Spain for employee claims
The joint liability of a foreign parent company concerning employee claims of its Spanish subsidiaries will be determined by the court, taking into consideration the relationship between the parent company and the subsidiary.
Advantages of investing in venture capital (risk capital) or private equity
Venture capital (risk capital funds) can provide significant sources of funding to SMEs, in addition to prestige and credibility from gaining the support of this type of fund.
