Can Audit Reports Save Directors and Executives from Tax Liability in Spain?

In the context of scarce liquidity, it is not surprising that companies do not have the necessary means to pay the debts due during the course of a tax inspection, or directly cease their activity. It is in these scenarios where the liability of the directors, or members of the board of an entity, could enter into play. Let us recall that this liability is usually subsidiary, that is, the company previously declares itself insolvent due to failure to pay outstanding tax debts or penalties.

This entry was posted on 2 December 2020 by Gustavo Yanes in Tax.

SII Update: Data Validations in Spain

On 30 June 2020, the Tax Authorities published new data validations for the sending of invoices by SII (Suministro Inmediato de Información or Immediate Supply of Information). In October of this year the trial periods were begun for the validations, which will enter into force on 1 January 2021.

This entry was posted on 2 December 2020 by Blanca Luria in Accounting.

The Effect of the “Google Tax” on Spain

Despite the fact that at the OECD level no agreement has been reached about how to approach the taxation of digital services, the Spanish government decided to approve the so-called “Google Tax,” which will enter into force definitively on 16 January 2021.

This entry was posted on 4 November 2020 by Gustavo Yanes in Tax.

Remote Work in Spain: Another Turning Point of the Pandemic?

It certainly seems that way: Royal Decree-Law 28/2020, of 22 September, on remote work, has been approved. This regulation is intended to govern more completely this manner of working which until now has scarcely been governed in Article 13 of the Workers’ Statute. The passing of this regulation was prompted, despite the already existing EU regulation in this respect, by nothing less than COVID-19

This entry was posted on 29 September 2020 by Patricia Rivera Almagro in Labour.

Spain: Key Points of the Law on Remote Working

Remote working: these are the key points of the new law passed by the government

This entry was posted on 24 September 2020 by Monika Bertram in Labour.

Investing Successfully in Spain after Coronavirus

The climate for investments in Spain is good and bodes well for the future. Despite a multitude of emergency regulations in the past several months, the legislature’s intentions are generally foreseeable. Additionally, certain industries continue to benefit from low salaries in comparison with other European countries and the attractiveness, particularly that Spanish cities have, for young professionals. This, in turn, leads to a higher level of education in the available work force while applicable labour law is comparatively attractive for entrepreneurs. The political situation has also stabilised, since, after several re-elections in recent years, Spain now finally has a government. It remains to be seen, however, how the new coalition government will support business owners.

This entry was posted on 13 July 2020 by Nadja Vietz in Corporate and M&A.