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In November, the draft Law on Corporate Sustainability Reporting was published in the Official Bulletin of the General Courts (BOE), marking a turning point in the reporting obligations of companies in Spain. This new legislation amends the Commercial Code, the Companies Act, and the Audit Law, introducing a unique European framework for the preparation of
There are currently more than 10,000 registered foundations in Spain, which has grown steadily in recent years, reflecting an increase in society’s commitment to social, educational, cultural, and research causes. These entities play a crucial role, channelling resources and efforts for the benefit of the community. However, effective management and compliance with their legal and
The Supreme Court has recently established a key criterion that directly affects companies in formation and their shareholders. From now on, the income generated by these companies, as long as they are not registered in the Commercial Registry, will be directly attributed to the shareholders, who will be taxed through to pay tax on it
Choosing Spain to do business with your company can be an interesting approach to continue to grow in an increasingly competitive market. However, in many cases, it will be necessary an appointment of a company’s representative before the National Securities Market Comission (CNMV). Non-resident entities in Spain are required to appoint a representative before the
Nowadays, holding companies are the umbrella that many family businesses need to reorganize their structure and activity as well as for saving taxes. The advantages they offer are undoubtedly attracting companie’s interests. For this reason, we would like to discuss the most relevant aspects of this type of company with you. What are holding companies?
The Spanish government has announced a significant decision that directly impacts the foreign property investment landscape in Spain: the end of the ‘Golden Visa’ programme. The golden visa programme allowd foreigners who made an investment of at least 500.000 euros to reside and work in Spain for a period of time of three years, with
In order to safeguard the interests of shareholders and stakeholders of a company, sometimes the best option to prevent the entry of new shareholders is to restrict the transfer of shares. For this purpose, it is crucial to keep in mind that: 1. If the partners do not agree on anything in the articles of
Do you know the sanctions for not filing your annual accounts with the Commercial Register? Many companies often often forget about this crucial step, possibly due to inactivity, even though they are officially registered. However, this submission is mandatory and must be made within 1 month period following its approval by the General Meeting of
Since 2022, it has been considered that the shares of unlisted foreign entities whose assets consist of at least 50%, directly or indirectly, of real estate located in Spanish territory may also be subject to IP taxation as if they were entities established in Spain. In addition, the shares in the foreign company must be
To create a Foundation, it is necessary to have an initial foundational endowment of at least 30,000 euros, which can be monetary or non-monetary. If the endowment is monetary, 25% of the 30,000 euros must be contributed, and the rest within five years. What if the initial endowment is less than 30,000 euros? The founder
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