Control of working hours and overtime in Spain
The regulations on labour and employment in Spain require that all companies keep a daily record of the working hours and the overtime completed by workers. The detection of breaches in compliance with the regulations can result in economic fines for companies.
The part-time contract linked to training in Spain
Companies in Spain that employ workers under the age of 30 years old may apply for a reduction of the company’s contribution to social security. This allowance will be from 75% to 100% depending on the number of workers and will be applicable for a period of one year, which may be extended for another year.
The Cross-border transfer of a company’s registered office between Czech Republic and Spain
Useful information for entrepreneurs interested in the cross-border transfer of a company’s registered office, focusing on the practical aspects of cross-border transfers rather than on the technical details of the transfer itself.
Sun Tax on Photovoltaic systems in Spain
The new law regarding the taxation of photovoltaic systems in Spain requires that households operating this technology pay grid fees in addition to a ´sun tax´. Furthermore, it regulates the selling of electricity from private households. The fines for not complying with the restrictions can reach a height of €60 million. However, installations smaller than 10kW and specific locations are exempt from this law.
Compulsory energy audits for large companies in Spain
By November 2016, large companies that, for at least two consecutive years, fulfil specific conditions (those that employ at least 250 people, and those that, without meeting the previous requirement, have a turnover of more than 50 million euros and a general balance exceeding 43 million euros) must undergo their first energy audit.
Similar trademarks and the risk of confusion in the European Union
Following the ruling of the European Union Court of Justice (C-223/15) on similar trademarks and the risk of confusion, supplemental petitions are expected to limit infringement zones, which will oblige judges to conduct detailed analysis before issuing extensive cessation orders covering the entire EU territory.
Hiring regulations in Spain of workers from foreign temporary employment agencies
Foreign temporary employment agencies are increasingly considered the solution to a need for a workforce by companies in Spain. Facing an increase in the number of temporary employment agencies and the number of workers employed by these companies, it is important to know the applicable regulations.
The procedure of objective dismissal in Spain
In Spain, a company that decides to dismiss a worker for justifiable objective reasons must follow the procedure established in Art. 53 of the Worker´s Statute. Failure to comply with the requirements established may be considered an unfair dismissal.
Obligations of the director of a company in Spain
Based on the Capital Companies Act governing in Spain, tribunals consider the absence of the director or directors of a company during general shareholders’ meetings as cause for the nullification of the meeting.
Legal requirements and benefits of the Spanish patent box
The Spanish patent box is not a Spanish company form, but a privileged form of investment for Spanish companies. Its purpose is tax savings for intellectual property income. Thus, the attractiveness of the business location in Spain and its internationalization is promoted. The legal basis is Article 23 of the Corporate Income Tax Law. The usual corporate forms include the Limited Liability Company and the Public Limited Company.
