Are you thinking of buying a home in Spain as a foreign owner? Not sure what procedures to follow or how to begin? According to a report from the Association of Property and Commercial Registrars of Spain, the purchase of Spanish houses by foreigners, especially in tourist hotspots, was the source of 10.73% of all sales […]
Obligation to register with Social Security for directors and partners, both for resident and non-resident directors. It is common for doubts to arise about the obligation to register with Social Security for administrators and partners, whether they are residents or not. In this article we will try to resolve the most common questions that tend […]
Overview of shareholders claims against M&A transactions in SpainThe Spanish legislation regulates four actions that shareholders can file in connection with M&A transactions. We will analyse each of them as well as the type of transaction in which they might be exercised and the requirements for these actions to be successful. To read more, Click […]
More and more companies wish to expand and open new avenues into the European market. One of the first steps that must be taken in order to start trading in Europe is to register the trade mark across all European markets through EUIPO. In this post we explain the steps that must be taken to […]
What is a financial spin-off or reverse partial spin-off To make it easier to understand what a financial spin-off is, we will explain it with an example: Several individuals own company A Company A owns company B With the financial spin-off or partial reverse spin-off, the shares of company B are transferred to the individuals. […]
Does your company need liquidity? If you are currently using an asset such as an office or a business premises, you may be able to achieve what you wish without having to ask for a bank loan. Read on to find out what sale and leaseback real estate is all about and when it is used. What is […]
Have you thought about setting up a business in Spain? If so, it is important you are aware of the preparatory obligations required to begin trading in Spain. Here we explain the different ways a company can be set up in Spain and the corresponding requirements for each set up. Different ways to start a business […]
Leialta helps foreign companies and individuals set up a business in Spain. A key aspect for all business owners is understanding the regulatory and mercantile requirements under Spanish law. The fact is, no legal entity manages itself. Read on for precise information from reliable business advisors on mercantile obligations in Spain to begin trading in an efficient […]
For Daniel Jimenez Garcia, the ideal law firm is a small boutique with a large reach. After working for years at Ashurst – the international legal behemoth – Daniel was ready for a radical change. He wanted his own small firm but with an international presence to draw in big clients. As a specialist in […]
Read moreBy knowing how to invest in foreign markets via the application of Spanish International Investment Company status (ETVE), investors benefit from advantageous tax exemptions. Learn how establishing a holding company in Spain with several international dependent subsidiaries abroad can prove to be a wise and safe business investment. Entidades de Tenencia de Valores Extranjeros – […]
For Daniel Jimenez Garcia, the ideal law firm is a small boutique with a large reach. After working for years at Ashurst – the international legal behemoth – Daniel was ready for a radical change. He wanted his own small firm but with an international presence to draw in big clients. As a specialist in […]
The VAT deferral scheme allows some companies and individuals to defer VAT payments on their imports until they present their monthly VAT return and thus set off any import VAT due on the VAT accrued. Read on to learn what requirements need to be met in order to adhere to this scheme. The VAT deferral […]
