Royal Decree Law 2/2021 of 26 January on the reinforcement and consolidation of social measures in defence of employment: relevant points

The new Royal Decree-Law provides for the extension of all Temporary Layoffs (ERTE) based on causes related to COVID 19. Within these ERTEs, exemptions are again granted to companies that are holders of ERTEs and belong to sectors with a high rate of coverage by the file and a low rate of activity recovery. ERTEs […]

Mireia BlanchPartner, Bufete B. Buigas

Setting up a business in Spain: must you pay the Income Tax for Non-Residents?

Thinking of setting up a business in Spain, but ignore everything about tax legislation? Do you need a supporting tax representative? The Income Tax for Non-Residents is one of the taxes you will have to analyze in order to know whether you have to pay it or not. Nowadays, mercantile operations between people or companies […]

Javier MartinezPartner, LEIALTA

Issues that can be overcome by having a legal and fiscal representative in Spain when starting a business as a non-resident

Do you want to open a business in Spain but don’t know where to start? Are you unsure of Spanish legislations and wish to avoid making mistakes? A legal and fiscal representative in Spain is key to solving your problems. Here we explain what a legal and fiscal representative is and how they can help you. Investing in […]

Paul Urrutia SubinasPartner, LEIALTA

Is it advisable for non residents to have a representative for setting up a business in Spain?

A representative for setting up a business in Spain is an interesting option for non residents, which makes it possible for many foreign businesses to start operating ASAP without any complicated procedures. If you have decided to carry your business into the international market and come to Spain searching for new opportunities, congratulations! You have made the right decision. For […]

Paul Urrutia SubinasPartner, LEIALTA

Jean-François Alandry of You Are Capital participated in The Art of Deal Making: Using External Expertise Effectively

Foreword by Andrew Chilvers For ambitious companies eager to expand into overseas markets, often the conventional route of organic business development is simply not fast enough. The other option to invest in or buy a business outright is far quicker but often fraught with unforeseen dangers. And even the biggest, most experienced players can get […]

Jean-François AlandryCEO & Founder, You Are Capital

Using a Power of Attorney to act on behalf of a foreign company

Do you need to set up a business in Spain and have concerns about sticking to the rules? Spain is an attractive destination for foreign investment for various reasons (geographical location, healthy economy, good climate, etc) and many foreign businesses decide to set up an affiliated branch or subsidiary. This post delves into the  importance […]

Paul Urrutia SubinasPartner, LEIALTA

The European Justice annuls a resolution of the EUIPO on a Spanish trademark

Brussels, Dec 2 (EFE) .- The General Court of the European Union (TGUE) annulled this Wednesday a resolution of the Community Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in which it gave the reason to the Barcelona company Embutidos Monells for a conflict in the registration of a trademark similar to that of the Sánchez Romero Carvajal Jabugo […]

José Mª Iglesias MonraváGeneral Manager, Aguilar & Revenga