Usufruct of shares: rights of the bare owner and t […] Usufruct of shares: rights of the bare owner and the usufructuary
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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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What circumstances lead to the revocation of the N […] What circumstances lead to the revocation of the NIF (TIN), consequences and how to amend the revocation
As a general rule, anyone who is going to carry out transactions with tax implications must have a NIF (TIN/Tax Identification Number), except for certain exceptions provided for in Royal Decree 1065/2007. This can be obtained either at the request of the interested party, by filing the corresponding census declaration of registration in the Census […]
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Is it compulsory to have an LGBTI Equality Plan in the company? From 2 March 2024 it will be compulsory for all companies with more than 50 employees. We already predicted in the negotiations of equality plans between women and men in the business sphere that we would soon find ourselves having to negotiate plans […]
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Exemptions from severance payments: requirements a […] Exemptions from severance payments: requirements and applicability
Are all severance payments exempt? Firstly, we must refer to the Personal Income Tax Law, which establishes in article 7. e) that they are exempt: «Compensation for dismissal or termination of employment, in the amount compulsorily established in the Workers’ Statute, in its implementing regulations or, where applicable, in the regulations governing the enforcement of […]
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I have cryptocurrencies abroad, do I have to decla […] I have cryptocurrencies abroad, do I have to declare them?
From 11 July 2021, the obligation to provide information to the Tax Administration on the holding and transactions carried out with virtual currencies (acquisition, transmission, exchange, transfer, collections and payments), as well as the holding of those located abroad, will be established. This obligation was introduced by Law 11/2021 of 9 July on measures to […]
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