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In previous blog posts, we have dealt with important aspects of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), such as REITs in family business planning, liquidity management in REITs or the tax advantages, possible disadvantages, stock market listing and future expectations of SOCIMIs. In this new entry, we are going to refer to the indirect taxation of […]

Selling a business is one of the most important decisions an entrepreneur can make. However, many sales transactions fail due to a lack of preparation on the part of the seller. In an increasingly demanding and competitive market, preparation is an essential factor in achieving the best possible result. If your company has grown significantly […]

Family businesses make up 85% of the business fabric in Spain and play an essential role in the economy. Their identity is built on values such as tradition, resilience and long-term commitment. However, their unique structure, where business management, wealth and personal relationships are intertwined, poses particular challenges when facing an M&A process, especially when […]

What is the Lombard Loan? The lombard loan is a type of collateralised legal transaction. Under it, the borrower offers the lender, as collateral, a security. This security may be enforceable in the event of non-compliance with the agreed repayment terms of the loan (or credit, because it can also be structured in this way). […]

The recent publication of Directive (EU) 2024/2831 of the European Parliament and of the Council, dated 23 October 2024, on improving working conditions in platform work, represents a step forward in the regulation of work on digital platforms. Designed to ensure greater transparency and protection of the rights of workers serving […]

Economic activity for corporate income tax purposes The concept of economic activity within a company can have important consequences with regard to the personal taxation of the individual partner, mainly in the Wealth Tax or in the Temporary Solidarity Tax on Major Fortunes, as well as in Inheritance and Gift Tax, determining the little or […]

A key ruling for companies regarding compensation for unfair dismissal The Supreme Court has recently issued Ruling no. 1350/2024 of 19 December 2024, in which it addresses the possibility for judicial bodies to establish compensation for unfair dismissal higher than that provided for in Article 56.1 of the Workers’ Statute (ET). What does the law […]

Ancillary obligations are regulated in Article 86 et seq. of the Capital Companies Law (LSC). They can be defined as those obligations that the partners assume, beyond making the contribution to the capital stock to the company. These types of obligations may be remunerated or free of charge. They can also be linked to the […]

Some entrepreneurs get carried away by the fiscal attractiveness of the cooperative legal form and decide to choose it as their corporate form without delving into all the conditioning factors involved. However, setting up a cooperative requires a good understanding of its fundamental principles, especially the open-door principle, which guarantees voluntary membership without discrimination of […]

In the field of employment, establishing reciprocal rights and obligations between employer and employee from the outset is essential to prevent conflicts. In this context, contract riders are particularly relevant, especially in cases of middle and senior management, where access to sensitive information and specialised training play a key role. However, although these clauses are […]