Most people creating a small business opt for the legal structure of a limited liability company (LLC). But why is this company structure so popular and where can it become most profitable? The United States requires no minimum capital for the startup of an LLC, however in Europe in countries such as Spain and Romania have considerably lower tax rates. To determine advantages and disadvantages in various regions worldwide we must first understand the legal specificalities of an LLC in each selected country. In this article, we will draw a comparison between two European states, Spain and Roman ..read more

The Spanish criminal law defines assault as any type of harmfulness which impairs one’s physical or mental health. Article 147.1 from the Penal Code differentiates the types of assault based on the medical treatment received by the victim and therefore, highlights the penalties correspondent to each category type: “the one that, through any means, impairs the bodily or mental integrity of a person, will be held liable, as the criminal, with a penalty of imprisonment from 3 months to 3 years or a fine from 6 to 12 months, given the assault objectively imposes a medical or surgical treatment for ..read more

8 FAQs Answered about Divorce in Spain: 1.What are the Requirements? You just need to make sure that: – You have been married for at least 3 months – You have lived in Spain for more than 6 months before the separation. You must provide the evidence for this, like your town hall registration (empadronamiento) – One of the two members of the couple is a Spanish national or Spanish resident – Other citizens can also divorce as long as the last marital home has been established in Spain 2. How many types of divorce are known? Both of the spouses may request divorce proceedings together, in which ..read more

From the original claim that the virus spread through bat-soup, to “it does not help to wash your hands” or “the Coronavirus is only a danger to the elder people” – these are untrue affirmations that potentially put lives at risk. Disinformation or fake news is defined as the false information deliberately spread in order to influence public opinion or obscure  the truth. In times of crisis, we are increasingly seeing a significant amount of our communications flooded with disinformation, which is why the lawyers of Marin&Pasalodos would like to warn you about its consequences, and co ..read more

Starting from today, 15th of May of 2020, a Spanish ministerial Order enters in force and establishes that the people traveling from abroad have to keep a quarantine of 14 days after their arrival in Spain, always during the coronavirus crisis. The Order SND 403/2020 mentions that all of those who internationally travel outside Spain must respect the two weeks quarantine when they return, and also details its conditions. More specifically, those who come to Spain from abroad, at any time starting from today and until the state of alarm ends, will have to remain locked up for 15 days in their a ..read more

The 26th of April has been the first day in which the kids could finally go out during the active state of emergency, and even if prevention indications have been imposed, we have all witnessed the little ones playing football, and their parents conversations in large groups of people, which should not happen and more than that, it is not legal. The lawyers of Marin&Pasalodos law office from Barcelona would like to inform you in the current article about the conditions imposed by the law, under which children could actually go out and enjoy a walk in the sun, but also with the purpose that ..read more

Should the separated parents still respect the visiting schedule of their child imposed by the Judge? How is the custody issue handled during the state of emergency? The lawyers from Barcelona, Marin& Pasalodos, are keeping you informed. The post Legal aspects regarding child custody during Spanish confinement appeared first on Abogados Marin Pasalodos ..read more

Signing a contract should be an exciting moment, whether you’re signing a new client, buying a house or purchasing a service. However, it may be devastating if you fail to carefully review all its clauses, in order to completely understand the legal consequences that will affect you. To help you avoid getting scammed, Barcelona lawyers of Marin&Pasalodos advise you to be alert, read the document more times and pay attention to the following:Last-minute changes – Don’t let one party’s constant editing, revising and modifying of a negotiated contract make you dizzy. If you see excessive chan ..read more

The law firm Marin&Pasalodos wants to inform you on the changes brought by the new decree of property renting, as many of our foreign clients have shown massive interest in moving to Barcelona. The appeal to live in Barcelona is as powerful as ever, not just because of its evident lifestyle advantages, but also thanks to its expanding reputation as a major nerve center for tech industries and innovative start-ups. Let’s take a look at the rental scene, as it tries to meet demand from growing numbers of businesspersons choosing to settle in the Catalan capital, Barcelona, or from individual ..read more

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