Permanent Contract Resulting from the Successive Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Spain
The prohibition on successive temporary contracts was established once again stating that if a worker completes two or more temporary contracts which amount to more than 24 months out of a total period of 30, this worker becomes indefinite.
Disadvantages of Partnerships in Spain
The most important disadvantage of partnerships in Spain is the unlimited liability of partners for the debts of the partnership. Furthermore, taxation for partnerships is considerably higher. Therefore business owners usually transform the partnership into another type of company.
Advantages of Partnerships in Spain
Before establishing your business in Spain it is advisable to consider which kind of company might best suit your interests and may be your best option. Spain offers different types of business entities to start a business: limited liability company, public limited company, partnership, new enterprise limited company, etc. each one has different set of legal and fiscal responsibilities.
Unapproved Refinancing Agreements in Spain
A new regime is being introduced in order to give some unapproved refinancing agreements judicial validity. The new regime will enter into force before the effective date of the Real Decree Law; however, the previous regime will still apply unless the parties choose otherwise.
The Dissolution of a Company in Spain due to Losses
The dissolution of a company in Spain as a result of losses, in particular in times of an economic crisis, requires certain procedures to be followed. The Corporate Enterprises Act (LSC) highlights different methods of dissolving a company depending on what type of company it is.
Foreclosure Procedures in Spain are Contrary to European Union Law
The judgment of the European Court of Justice of March 14, 2013 declared that the measures in Spain that regulate foreclosure proceedings for default of a mortgage are contrary to the European legislation on consumer protection.
Features and benefits of part-time contracts in Spain
An employment contract is a part-time contract where there exists an agreement to provide services during a certain number of hours a day, week, month, or year minus the number of working hours of a comparable worker employed full-time. Part-time contracts are attractive alternatives to reduce labour costs for employers.
International Taxation and Customs Control in Spain
Regarding International taxation and customs control in Spain, certain concepts have been highlighted such as the abusive use of internal and international regulations, the control actions, the transfer prices as well as other control measures.
Validated Refinancing Agreements in Spain
The mechanism for legal ratifcation of the refinancing agreement was reviewed under the Real Decree-Law. One of its amendments included extending the effects to non-participating creditors (without collateral) and clarifying its scope via vis-Ã -vis creditors (with collateral). This mechanism is making the conversion of credits into equity loans much more efficient in Spain.
Price Regulation in the Electronic Commerce in Spain
Spain represents a suitable place to establish e-commerce activity due to its special VAT rates and its regulation concerning electronic commerce, which both the General Law in Defense of Consumers and Users and the Law of Services of the Information Society support.
