Canary Islands: IGIC,Inheritance and Donation Tax 2020
The Canary Islands Budget Law for 2020 came into force on 01/01/2020 and includes the following tax changes: the IGIC general rate (the general Canary Islands VAT rate) increased to 7%; in respect of Inheritance Tax, the 99.9% allowance is applicable to Group I beneficiaries (descendants/adopted children under 21 years) and a variable progressive relief […]
For UK nationals living in Spain
The British government is providing current and vital information for all British people moving to or living in Spain. This includes information and guidance on passports, healthcare, working, pensions and much more. This advice is up to date so you know what changes can affect you post Brexit. This vital resource can be found at […]
Litigation in Spain
As a law firm with clients from many different countries, we have the advantage of being able to advise companies and individuals in their own language on all aspects of Spanish litigation. This can range from debt enforcement to complex property matters including title and boundary disputes as well as seeking injunctions and court orders. […]
Property injunctions – Boundary disputes
In Spain it is possible to obtain court injunctions where there is evidence that a neighbour is building on part of your property or building without a licence and the construction affects your property rights. For example, if you live in a village house and a neighbour starts to build over a terrace or adjoining […]
Rättstvister i Spanien
En advokatbyrå med kunder från flera olika länder ger oss fördelen att kunna rådge företag och privatpersoner på deras egna språk i alla aspekter av spanska rättstvister. Rättstvister kan ha sin grund i återbetalning av lån, komplexa fastighetsärenden, så som rätt till en fastighet, gränsdispyter så väl som att söka förhinder och domstolsbeslut. Vi försöker […]
Isole Canarie: Progetto di bilancio 2020 – Imposta sulle succesioni e donazioni
Il progetto di bilancio per il 2020 delle Isole Canarie comprende importanti modifiche fiscali per i contribuenti nella regione. Prima che questo bilancio diventi una legge, deve essere approvato dal Parlamento regionale e ciò dovrebbe avvenire entro la fine dell’anno. Per quanto riguarda l’imposta sulle successioni, secondo il progetto di legge l’attuale riduzione del 99,9% […]
Powers of attorney
Powers of attorney can be very helpful particularly between a couple, family or friends who jointly own property. It is important to take advice and to keep clear records if you hold a power of attorney. The involvement of an experienced lawyer is important. If any dispute does arise regarding powers for British citizens for […]
Why you should have an English will
Do you have assets in England or outside of Spain? You should always have a Spanish will for Spanish assets – if this is over 2 years old it is a good idea to get it reviewed due to changes in tax law and succession legislation. It is not a good idea to have a […]
News – Child abduction – Brexit – Joint custody
Hague Convention on Child Abduction. The list of countries who abide by the Hague Convention on Child Abduction has increased to include Japan, Albania, Kazakhstan, Morocco and the Russian Federation as well as a number of others. This is good news for the many international families where the children’s parents may live, work or have […]
Co-habitants rights. Do they exist?
In English law there is no such thing as a “common law marriage”. In fact the situation for co-habiting couples is causing increasing concern as more than 35% of couples who live together and share property believe they have legal rights which in fact do not exist. This was revealed in a survey carried out […]
Divorce in Spain or England
As an English and Spanish law firm we are often asked where it is “best to divorce”. Obviously, there is no standard answer to this as each case will depend on its merits and the particular circumstances. However, as we have lawyers with specialist knowledge in each jurisdiction we can advise on whether there are […]
Compensation for Mortgage payments – Floor clauses
SPANISH MORTGAGE CLAIMS : Following a judgment of the European Court of Justice on 21st December 2016 you may be able to claim compensation from your bank if you have a mortgage containing a “floor clause” which has been held to be unlawful by the European Court of Justice. Many Spanish mortgages were linked to […]