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Many entrepreneurs are emerging, hence companies and self-employed should be aware that the personal data they collect, and the process does not belong to them and therefore have a responsibility to protect it appropriately. Digitalization has put the processing of personal data at the center of the economy and the scale of collection and sharing

A COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE For an established business entity, chasing after a new startup idea is not a big risk to complete. These types of companies have a reliable consumer base and a massive influx of investment to fund their new business path. Because of this established core, the companies are enabled to take

Spain has always been a very attractive country for foreigners who wish to leave behind their lives in their country of residence and start a new project in Spain, a country with an unbeatable climate and a very special and different culture and gastronomy.  However, there is a flaw regarding the different types of residence

You may be interested in buying a house in Spain for a long term stay, change of employment, or enjoy retirement. In Spain, buying a property is a relatively straightforward process. Nevertheless, it would be best if you were very careful not to fall for fraudulent schemes. Below we listed the most important precautions to

Once moving to Spain, you may be surprised at some of the differences in the ways – and how much – income is taxed!  How will I determine if I need to pay taxes in Spain once moving? Tax rates and charges in Spain are dependent on the tax status of an individual. This status

In recent times, the most significant changes to our daily lives have been the implementation and promotion of remote work. Bringing the work to the worker, instead of the other way around. In recent years, remote work has become an increasingly popular practice. All companies, regardless of their sector, have been forced to reinvent themselves

Are you a non-EU Citizen and your partner is a European citizen and you want to apply for the Residence Card for Family Members of EU Citizens but the conditions to become a stable couple in your Autonomous Community are very complicated? Would you prefer to get married but the Civil Registry Office gives you

Although the process varies according to the activity being carried out, it is possible to identify six essential steps for the opening of a limited liability company in Spain (“Sociedad Limitada“): Application for the company’s corporate name  Drafting the company’s articles of association Signing the deed of company formation before a Spanish notary Registration of

After a whole life of working and working and working, you are about to retire and all you want to do is rest and enjoy life for all those years you were unable. Now is your time and Spain is your place. Apply for retirement in Spain through a special permit! This residence permit will

Here is everything you need to know about buying a property or investing in real estate as an individual or as a company. With the gradual lifting of travel restrictions and the rising vaccination rates, the world is slowly emerging from the coronavirus crisis and rediscovering its pre-pandemic  habits. Consequently, the real estate markets and

Thinking to open a Branch, Representative, or Subsidiary office? One of the first things that investors should ask themselves when extending their business to another country is under which kind of legal structure their companies are going to be set up. In Spain, there are several of them and at Lexidy, we are experts on

Many residents in Spain believe that Spanish citizenship can be obtained by being born in Spain, or that their child is born in Spain, or that they marry a Spanish citizen, etc. However, this process is not as simple as it seems, and some regulations must be followed to apply for Spanish nationality. The concept

Last Thursday, 11 March, Carles Saffouri (Head of Corporate Department al Lexidy Law Boutique), was invited by EAE Business School, to conduct a webinar about his professional background in two of the most fast-growing digital industries in the world: Fintech and Legaltech. The introduction was focused on the benefits of Industry 4.0, and on the use of modern smart

There has been going for the last years, ongoing activity in the cryptocurrency business in Spain. However, as it usually happens, governments and regulations are many steps behind the market. Cryptocurrencies taxation is not an exemption. More than two years ago, we wrote about cryptocurrency taxation, and a lot has happened since then. In this

Fintech is one of the most important new emerging industries in the world. The past several years showed significant progress in Spain and in the world in general. Reality shows that in the very short term, companies will need to leverage their capabilities and continue to evolve, in order to be able to meet the

How to read payroll? Introduction What is payroll? Why do we need payroll? Payroll Header Company data Employee’s data The Gross Salary Wage incomes Non-Wage incomes Deductions IRPF (Personal Income Tax) Social Security Contributions The net salary Payroll Infographic How can a lawyer help you? ¿Have you ever read any payroll? If you feel that

Concepts such as intellectual property, author’s rights, copyright or industrial property are terms commonly and erroneously understood to be the same. While it is true that there is a connection between them, the reality is that they are concepts that vary from one country to another. This post aims to provide a brief guide on

Spain has one of the best educational systems in Europe and most young adults wish to continue studying here. This is possible by renewing an existing student visa. If you are in Spain on a Student Visa and you wish to extend it in order to keep on carrying out your studies in Spain, you

You may have heard that if you are a Spanish Tax Resident, you have the obligation to inform the assets you may have abroad if their value is over 50.000 Euros. That is correct! If you find yourself wondering the specifics, please let us explain to you a bit more on the 720 Form. Table of

Industry 4.0 has spread worldwide as the new technological revolution of the XXI century, it helps to connect people, countries, businesses, procedures, and make online payments globally and in real-time, and this year is at its peak. We are in the digital and data-driven era, where innovative technology is incorporated within organizations of all sizes