Justice on the Costa Del Sol
Mortgage contracts on Spanish properties have been a headache for British borrowers for some years now, due to the abusive nature of Spanish bank clauses in relation to a specific…
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Setting up a business in Ireland
Nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland do not need permission to set up a business in Ireland. UK nationals are also allowed to work in the Republic even after…
Boilerplate Clauses in Commercial Contracts
When it comes to daily life, you sign all sorts of contracts. Think you don’t? You might be surprised. When you get a phone and “accept” the disclosures and user…
New High Court ruling will force the Spanish Tax Authorities to be better behaved
Let’s say you are being treated by a doctor with a specific drug just before having been diagnosed properly. This is, at its core, the way in which the Hacienda…
An easy guide to dealing with probate
Dealing with probate after the death of a loved one has never been an easy procedure. Covid-19 has made it more challenging and the need of making personal arrangements in…
Mortgage expenses “to be refunded in full”, says the European Court of Justice
Once again, the ECJ corrects the jurisprudence of the Spanish Supreme Court, on this occasion with regards to the mortgage expenses and the mortgage opening fees. A judgement has been…
Wealth tax: a small tax for such a big debate
As the government considers the country’s economic position following the Covid-19 pandemic, calls are being made for the implementation of a wealth tax. Speaking in early July 2020, the shadow…
Spanish residence permit for British Citizens after Brexit.
The British exit from the EU on January the 31st seems like a lifetime ago, as the events of recent months have been so tumultuous. But Brexit hasn’t gone away,…
Spain’s back to normal, slowly but surely
It is three months since the lockdown began and there has now been some lifting of restrictions in Spain’s reopening plan. Starting 21st june, life will be easier for people…
What Does the Tax Agreement between Spain and Gibraltar Mean for You?
On the 4th March 2019 a new tax treaty was agreed between the UK and Spain regarding Gibraltar and this could have serious implications for anyone with connections to Spain.…