Owning a Foreign Business While Living in Spain, What You Must Declare in 2025
Live in Spain and own a U.S. LLC or other foreign company? Learn how Spain taxes foreign business income and what to report in 2025 to avoid penalties. Spain Taxes Worldwide Income for Residents If you are a tax resident in Spain, which typically means spending more than 183 days in the country during a […]
Hiring in 2025: Human-Centered Strategy
In 2025, recruitment continues to evolve rapidly. With AI-powered tools, predictive analytics, and remote-first strategies redefining how companies attract talent, the challenge is no longer just hiring quickly. It is hiring right. Organizations must strike a deliberate balance between technological efficiency and human-centered hiring. This requires ensuring fairness, diversity, and legal compliance, while leveraging innovation […]
Year-End Vacation Balances and Paid Leaves: What Employers Should Keep in Mind
As the final quarter of the year approaches, companies operating in Spain must begin evaluating how they manage employee vacation accruals and paid leave entitlements. Two legal areas in particular have drawn attention in recent months: the handling of unused vacation days at year-end and the application of the five-day paid leave for the hospitalization […]
M&A Due Diligence in Spain: How to Uncover Hidden Labor Liabilities
Discover how to detect hidden labor liabilities during mergers and acquisitions in Spain. Learn what risks to watch for and how legal due diligence can protect your investment. Introduction: Labor Risk Is the Silent Deal Killer in M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) In mergers and acquisitions, financial metrics often take center stage. However, one of […]
Clauses That Could Invalidate Your Employment Contracts in Spain: What International Companies Need to Know
As global businesses expand into Spain, understanding the nuances of Spanish employment law is critical to ensuring compliant operations and avoiding legal pitfalls. One overlooked yet high-risk area is employment contract drafting—particularly the inclusion of clauses that may be deemed void or unenforceable under Spanish labor law. At Suárez de Vivero, a leading Spanish law […]