Spain’s “Beckham Law” was designed to attract international talent. But in practice, it has evolved into something more fragile: a regime that can be lost not only through obvious breaches,
Here’s a question that might make you spit out your tea (or café con leche): Which country is most similar to Britain? If you guessed Denmark, Sweden, or perhaps Canada,
Decisions by the UK against illegal workers and it’s implications for businesses. Recent talk within the legal and political realm has been centred around the Prime Minister’s remarks on the
Exploring the lesser-known traditions of the Bar in England and Wales. The Bar, as a profession, and Barristers, as esteemed members of said profession, are often considered to be part
Yes, if you moved to Spain to run a business through a Spanish company as a director you may apply for the Beckham tax regime for a maximum of six
Buying a Business In Spain – Confidentiality Agreements Welcome to the second article in our series on buying a Spanish business. In this series we discuss in detail all the
Acquiring A Spanish Company: The Due Diligence Process. Here’s some good news if you’re considering purchasing a Spanish company. The economy grew more than expected in the first quarter, a
Buying and investing in Galicia and inland Spain. Galicia, in north-western Spain, is not as well-known as some other regions but for those who enjoy the attractive countryside with the
Non fungible tokens (NFTs) explained. Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are gaining in popularity. We take a look at exactly what they are and how they work. What is an NFT?
Del Canto Chambers expands with new office en Mallorca. Del Canto Chambers is opening a new office in Palma, Mallorca, as the London-based barrister chambers expands its work across the
Del Canto Chambers Galicia is born. Six reasons to open an international law and tax office in northwestern Spain Del Canto Chambers opens a new office in Galicia. The reasons?
Right to one´s image in digital age. Last month we all woke up reading that Spencer Elden, the man who was photographed as a baby on the album cover for
Using a family investment company to pass on wealth. For families looking for a secure and tax-efficient way to manage and pass on wealth, a family investment company may offer
Global minimum corporate tax and impact on tax treaty shopping. The G7, and later the G20, met in June 2021 to sign a new tax agreement designed to stop multinational
Intellectual Property: tax issues in creating, holding and disposing of IP. Dealing with the tax situation for your intellectual property (IP) can be complicated. Governments often apply tax benefits to
Gibraltar tax agreement with Spain. What does the tax agreement between Spain and Gibraltar mean for you? Gibraltar is not just a rock. The city is a special place, with
Starting a business in Spain. Thanks to its strategic position between Europe, Africa and Latin America, Spain has grown as an economic node of great importance in sectors like transportation,
Copyright implications of Crypto Art, smart contracts, and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) for the independent creator Copyright will not disappear despite the apocalyptic messages sent by so many techies, failing to
Setting up a business in the UK. The UK has long been one of the best places in the world for setting up a business. Company formation and registration are
What is a Copyright? UK copyright policy. Copyright can be simplified down to the legal right that an owner has over their piece of work, giving creators the ability to
“Leon Fernando Del Canto published an article in The Barrister magazine’s Easter Term 2021 edition, entitled “Is independent lawyering under siege?” In the piece, Leon examines the rise of big
Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFT’s for short, have been floating around the news and social media for the past few years, but only in the past year have they really taken
The Spanish tax office’s (Agencia Tributaria – AEAT) Annual Tax and Customs Plan for 2021 is paying closer attention to international expatriates based on expenditure patterns and travels. Spain’s tax
A trademark is a mean to identify the goods or services of a particular organisation. By registering a trademark, you can safeguard your intellectual property by law. Protecting your brand
Hiring a legal professional is a tricky decision, particularly when one needs an urgent opinion on financial or fiscal and tax matters.
A family office is a flexible, convenient way to control investment, administer family affairs and deal with estate and tax planning. It is not a luxury for any family concerned
Last January 28th our Head of Chambers, León Fernando del Canto, joined the panel discussion in Clio’s webinar: How to Manage and Grow Your Firm in the New UK-EU Relationship.
It has been a struggle for the music industry to adapt to the online world. By the year 2000 it was already clear sales were going down and the CD
Intellectual property after Brexit. Global economy has moved progressively towards a more knowledge-based assets. Intangible assets account for more than half the value of companies and their importance is growing.
Technology does not always drive innovation. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is also taking place in the legal sector and it is the time to stop to ponder and consider the
How to relocate your business to SpainWhile businesses face challenging times on a global scale, UK investors are viewing Spain as one of the more attractive markets in Europe in
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
Many call for a quick and achievable resolution for internet defamation. Unfortunately the Internet defamation is more usual than desired. It is not hard to imagine that at this very
One of the questions asked by the entrepreneur residing in Spain is whether she should work as self-employed or should set up a company. Although we could consider for this
Our colleague Nuria Monjas de Castro has published an article about the problems of competent jurisdiction due to defamation in digital media. There is no a universal regulation to determine
The European Union is tax-tackling McDonald’s and demands that the fast-food company pay a huge to Luxembourg for back taxes, just as it did with Apple. The American fast-food giant
The economic journal Bloomberg BNA has published statements made by León Fernando del Canto in an article analyzing the fiscal situation faced by Apple in Europe after being sanctioned by
08-09-2016 | THE TIMES El diario británico The Times ha publicado unas declaraciones de nuestro Managing Partner, León Fernando del Canto sobre la reciente multa de 13.000 millones de euros
HM Revenues & Customs proposals for sanctions against tax evasion, the BEPS project and Islamic finance have been the highlights of the week at Del Canto Chambers. International finance has
This article will provide in- depth analysis on the measures that the OECD and the European Union are carrying out to combat international tax evasion. This week at Del Canto
The OECD is trying to resolve some of the classic international tax issues in the context of the digital economy. Welcome to the OECD 2.0 Since 2013 the OECD’s BEPS
The OECD leads an international project to fight tax fraud that places a special focus on cross-border taxation of corporate income tax. In economic terms, “globalization” means the same as
Different jurisdictions and tax schemes are keys to bear in mind when an FO is established A Family Office (FO) is a kind of business created to manage the single
Duties of a Company Director of a Spanish Limited Company The Sociedad Limitada (SL), the Spanish name for Limited Liability Company (LLC), is the most common form of company in
While in Europe markets are shrinking due to the Brexit, in the Middle East a new super-bank is being created which will start to operate in early 2017. Brexit, the
The EU was needing a new law regarding data protection in order to replace the EU directive which dates from 1995, when the internet was still in its infancy. So
What is money for authors? The reward for their creative work. In Money, Pink Floyd says: Money, it’s a crime. Share it fairly but don’t take a slice of my
You have finished your novel, essay or poem and are ready to publish it. You literary work is original, and yes, congratulations, legally you are an author even before publication.
£2.9bn, the cumulative worth of the 92 league clubs in England and Wales for 2010/11, up 9% on the previous season. Deloitte’s Annual Review of Football Finance showed that despite
10/05/2012 – The OECD’s Task Force on Tax and Development, meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, has launched the concept of Tax Inspectors Without Borders/ Inspecteurs des impôts sans frontières – a
Konsilia is the LEA Global member in Qatar and Spain since 2005. Now LEA Global / The Leading Edge Alliance, has been ranked by the International Accounting Bulletin as the
According to an article published by OECD on 28.03.12, at a meeting at OECD’s first Global Forum on Transfer Pricing tax, officials from 90 countries agreed on the need to
Aggressive tax planning – untaxed income, multiple deductions and other forms of international tax arbitrage – is a growing concern for all governments. OECD’s new report Hybrid Mismatch Arrangements: Tax
According to Andrew Goodall, at the Tax Journal, the UK’s corporate tax competitiveness ‘appears to have finally turned a corner’, KMPG said as it summarised the findings of a survey
On 7-9 November 2011, delegates from Working Party No. 6’s Special Session on the Transfer Pricing Aspects of Intangibles (“WP6-TPI”) met with private sector representatives to discuss definitional and ownership
At the end of September, the taxation committee of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB) issued its comments on the scope of the OECD’s project on the transfer
From Conflicts of Law Net I got this interesting case discussing the jurisdiction applicable to a domain name dispute. What are the potential tax consequences of this case? If a
Konsilia, the Spanish and Qatari member Firm of The Leading Edge Alliance contributed to the publication of “Transfer Pricing, a comparative Analysis of 60 countries” published by REA, our associated
Once again the Campus of Jerez was the centre point for a development framework of a special forum which involved tax advisors, students, university professors and personnel from the Tax
Many call for a quick and achievable resolution for defamations. It is not hard to imagine that at this very moment a person, hopefully, neither you nor I, is being
The British capital has the highest concentration of Family Offices in Europe, a booming business sector that manages high-net-worth families’ wealth. London is the Europe’s financial capital, headquarters of numerous
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