Tax Law
Fiscal Representation For Residents & Non-Residents CGT & Timeshare Taxes Property Sales Tax, Property Purchase Tax, Property Income Tax Property Rental Income Tax Company Tax For Spanish & Non-Resident Businesses The effective and legitimate management of taxation is a priority for residents and non residents alike. So, it is reassuring that at De Cotta Law, […]
Co ownership of Spanish property
Many people who have purchased property in Spain over the last 20 years do not fully understand the importance of the concept of co-ownership and the legal rights and obligations that go with it. The way in which property is owned in Spain is relevant when a couple divorce or when a spouse dies and […]
How do you choose a lawyer in Spain?
Choosing your legal representative in Spain can be complex. You want some one that speaks your language and understands your culture but also you need some one who can work effectively in the Spanish legal framework. To help you make your choice, consider these questions: Q. Does your lawyer speak your language? Do they understand […]
Pre-Marital Contracts
We are often asked if English law recognises pre marital contract. English law differs from the rest of Europe as we have a common law system where the “matrimonial regime” is not a fixed system granting specific rights from the moment of marriage. In Spain for example, the normal or default regime is gananciales or […]
Divorce and pensions
In the United Kingdom, pension sharing and pension splitting orders are now common where a couple divorce after a lengthy marriage. In English law a pension can be considered as one of the most important assets as it can provide for future needs of the parties. In the Spanish Courts when an English couple divorce, […]