New immigration regulations in Spain: will they benefit me, or should I use the previous ones?

On 19 November 2024, the Spanish Cabinet approved the new Regulations of the Immigration Act (through Royal Decree 1155/2024). The regulations, published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 20 November, will enter into force in 6 months’…

Abolition of the Golden Visa in Spain: What you need to know

In recent weeks, the ending of the “Golden Visa” (Investor Residency) in Spain has sparked intense debate, particularly regarding its impact on the property market and concerns about housing security and accessibility. This measure…

Are unilateral sanctions for breach of contract desirable in franchising?

Franchise networks are striving to multiply their successes, rather than their failures! Nevertheless, difficulties can sometimes arise between a franchisor and franchisee.  Constructive solutions are urgently needed in such cases. Regarding…

Tips to minimise Data Protection risks

Data protection has become a priority for companies and individuals in the digital age. The increasing digitalisation of our lives and the rise of cyber threats make it more important than ever to take measures to ensure the security of…

Data protection: A review of key issues for your business

We often assume that compliance with data protection regulations is unnecessary for our business, or that the measure we already have in place are sufficient. However, for example, have you ever considered what might happen if one of your…

DPO RULES IN BRAZIL: KEY DIFFERENCES THAT EUROPEAN COMPANIES NEED TO KNOW

While Brazil’s General Data Protection Law - LGPD and Europe’s GDPR share many similarities, key differences can significantly impact companies, particularly those with European companies that have appointed a global DPO to oversee their…

Information and Communications Technology (ICT): Making Public Money Work Harder

On 5 September the head of the UK’s National Audit Office (NAO), Gareth Davies, published an Insights article entitled ‘Here’s how to make public money work harder’. The article draws attention to the scale of the challenge the new…

Deduction for double taxation on foreign inheritances for Spanish residents: Do I have to pay inheritance tax in both countries?

When receiving an inheritance from abroad while being a tax resident in Spain, several important aspects must be borne in mind so that the process is handled correctly and all the legal and tax obligations are met. In our previous…

GDPR in practice (N°2): GDPR disputes in Belgium: the voluntary nature of Mediation

If you’re facing a data protection problem in Belgium and you assess that it requires intervention from the Belgian Data Protection Authority (the “APD/GBA”), one available option (rather than lodging a complaint) is to request a mediation…