Electronic judicial notice to businesses Electronic judicial notice to businesses
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Reform of the Civil Proceedings Law Royal Decree-Law 6/2023 of 19 December, approving urgent measures for the implementation of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan in the areas of public service of justice, civil service, local government and patronage, has thoroughly reformed the Civil Procedure Act. How to notify a civil judicial procedure to a […]
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Case of disciplinary dismissal for failure to comp […] Case of disciplinary dismissal for failure to comply with the duty to record working hours and other obligations
With effect from 21 March 2023, a company dedicated to the marketing of medical products dismissed one of its sales representatives for repeated disobedience and fraud, disloyalty or breach of trust in the tasks entrusted to her by failing to comply with the duty to record her daily working hours, having been requested on numerous […]
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The application for an arrangement with creditors […] The application for an arrangement with creditors of a company at the request of one of its creditors
Insolvency law provides for the possibility for a creditor to request the declaration of insolvency (insolvency proceedings) of a company against which it has an unsatisfied claim. It should be specified that a creditor who, within the six months prior to the lodging of the application, has acquired the claim by inter vivos acts and […]
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Collective labour measures in bankruptcy proceedin […] Collective labour measures in bankruptcy proceedings
Although it is always advisable to adopt labour-related measures before the company has been forced to initiate a bankruptcy proceeding, as this could be avoided by adjusting certain aspects linked to the employment contracts of the people who form part of the workforce, the truth is that on certain occasions this is not possible. However, […]
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Usufruct of shares: rights of the bare owner and t […] Usufruct of shares: rights of the bare owner and the usufructuary
In the corporate life of public limited companies, we often encounter the existence of a real right of usufruct over certain shares. This is usually, but not always, preceded by inheritance processes within family companies. When there is a usufruct of shares, two profiles come into play: the bare owner and the usufructuary. In this […]
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What is a business code of ethics and why is it im […] What is a business code of ethics and why is it important?
At the heart of the fabric of any company, large or small, is a set of core values that guide its behaviour and decision-making. These values not only define the company’s identity, but also shape its relationship with clients, employees, partners and society at large. One of the most solid pillars underpinning these values is […]
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Do I have to declare my shares in a company for we […] Do I have to declare my shares in a company for wealth tax purposes?
As is well known, the voluntary period for filing Personal Income Tax (hereinafter, “IRPF”) and Wealth Tax (hereinafter, “IP”) for the 2023 tax year opened on 3 April. This voluntary filing period will end on 1 July. In this blog post, we are going to focus exclusively on the IP and, specifically, on the obligation […]
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What can be contributed to the capital of a commer […] What can be contributed to the capital of a commercial company in addition to money?
It is not uncommon for those who are considering setting up a company or increasing its share capital to have doubts about what can be contributed to the share capital of a company, apart from money (and enthusiasm). In technical terms, the question here is what can be considered legally valid as a non-monetary contribution, […]
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Who is entitled to attend a General Meeting? Who is entitled to attend a General Meeting?
The Shareholders General Meeting is the sovereign body of trading companies, and its powers include such important competences as the approval of the company’s annual accounts and the appointment and removal of its directors. Regulation of the entitlement to attend a Shareholders General Meeting by the Corporate Enterprises Act The Corporate Enterprises Act regulates the right of […]
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Corporate actions in the event of the death of a m […] Corporate actions in the event of the death of a member of the board of directors
What should I do in the event of the death of a member of the board of directors of my company? The loss of a company administrator due to death is an event that occurs frequently and for which foresight is essential to avoid the paralysis of the company’s activities. When the sole director or […]
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