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How to Calculate Unfair Dismissal Compensation in Spain (2026)
Practical Guides12 min

How to Calculate Unfair Dismissal Compensation in Spain (2026)

Step-by-step guide to calculating unfair dismissal compensation in Spain: formula, caps, FOGASA, tax exemptions, and interim wages.

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Deadlines for Filing Lawsuits in Spain: Complete Guide by Procedure Type
Practical Guides14 min

Deadlines for Filing Lawsuits in Spain: Complete Guide by Procedure Type

All limitation and expiration periods for filing lawsuits in Spain: civil, labor, criminal, administrative, and family law.

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How to Draft a Legal Complaint: Structure, Content, and Common Mistakes
Practical Guides13 min

How to Draft a Legal Complaint: Structure, Content, and Common Mistakes

Learn how to draft a legal complaint per Art. 399 LEC: structure, legal grounds, petition, documents, and mistakes to avoid.

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Court Costs: How to Calculate, Claim, and Challenge Them
Practical Guides11 min

Court Costs: How to Calculate, Claim, and Challenge Them

Practical guide to court costs in Spain: loser-pays rule, assessment, challenging excessive costs, costs in different proceedings.

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How to Search for Case Law for Free in Spain: Complete Source Guide
Practical Guides12 min

How to Search for Case Law for Free in Spain: Complete Source Guide

All free case law sources in Spain: CENDOJ, BOE, Constitutional Court, HUDOC, EUR-Lex, with advanced search tips.

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How to Form a Limited Liability Company (SL) in Spain: Step-by-Step Guide with Real Costs
Practical Guides10 min

How to Form a Limited Liability Company (SL) in Spain: Step-by-Step Guide with Real Costs

Complete guide to forming an SL in Spain: minimum capital (EUR 3,000), bylaws, public deed, Commercial Registry filing, tax ID, fiscal obligations, express formation, and director regimes.

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Shareholder Agreements: Essential Clauses Every Entrepreneur and Lawyer Must Know
Practical Guides10 min

Shareholder Agreements: Essential Clauses Every Entrepreneur and Lawyer Must Know

Complete guide to shareholder agreements in Spain: tag-along, drag-along, anti-dilution, pre-emption rights, lock-up, non-compete, distinction from bylaws, and Supreme Court case law.

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Tax Inspection in Spain: Procedure, Deadlines, and Taxpayer Rights (Arts. 141-159 LGT)
Practical Guides10 min

Tax Inspection in Spain: Procedure, Deadlines, and Taxpayer Rights (Arts. 141-159 LGT)

Complete guide to tax inspections in Spain: procedure, maximum duration (18/27 months), taxpayer rights, inspection reports (agreement, disagreement), penalties, appeals, and statute of limitations.

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Personal Income Tax for Self-Employed Lawyers in Spain: Deductible Expenses and Tax Obligations
Practical Guides10 min

Personal Income Tax for Self-Employed Lawyers in Spain: Deductible Expenses and Tax Obligations

Practical guide to personal income tax for self-employed lawyers in Spain: deductible expenses (rent, bar dues, training, vehicle, meals), simplified vs standard direct estimation, quarterly payments, and binding tax rulings.

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Intestate Succession in Spain: Complete Guide to Inheritance Without a Will
Practical Guides14 min

Intestate Succession in Spain: Complete Guide to Inheritance Without a Will

Complete guide to intestate succession in Spain: order of succession, spouse rights, forced shares, procedures, taxes and legal deadlines.

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Claiming Compensation for Traffic Accidents in Spain: Complete Guide with 2024 Scale
Practical Guides14 min

Claiming Compensation for Traffic Accidents in Spain: Complete Guide with 2024 Scale

Complete guide to claiming traffic accident compensation in Spain: 2024 valuation scale, deadlines, documentation, insurance negotiation and judicial routes.

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Asset Seizure in Spain: What to Do When Your Assets Are Seized
Practical Guides13 min

Asset Seizure in Spain: What to Do When Your Assets Are Seized

Practical guide to asset seizure: types of seizures, order of priority, exempt assets, how to challenge and legal defense strategies.

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Home and Auto Insurance Claims in Spain: Guide to Getting Your Compensation
Practical Guides12 min

Home and Auto Insurance Claims in Spain: Guide to Getting Your Compensation

Complete guide to home and auto insurance claims in Spain: deadlines, documentation, denials, judicial claims and policyholder rights.

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How to Appeal a Traffic Fine in Spain: Complete Guide to Appeals and Defenses
Practical Guides12 min

How to Appeal a Traffic Fine in Spain: Complete Guide to Appeals and Defenses

Complete guide to appealing traffic fines: allegations, administrative appeal, contentious-administrative route, common defenses and legal deadlines.

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Compensatory Pensión in Divorce: Requirements, Calculation and Supreme Court Case Law in Spain
Practical Guides14 min

Compensatory Pensión in Divorce: Requirements, Calculation and Supreme Court Case Law in Spain

Complete guide to compensatory pensión in Spanish divorce: Art. 97 CC requirements, calculation factors, duration, modification and termination with recent case law.

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Guardianship, Curatorship, and Support Measures Under Law 8/2021: New Guide for Lawyers
Practical Guides13 min

Guardianship, Curatorship, and Support Measures Under Law 8/2021: New Guide for Lawyers

Updated guide to guardianship, curatorship, and support measures for persons with disabilities under Law 8/2021: new system, judicial procedure, role of the Public Prosecutor, and self-appointed curatorship.

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Floor Clauses: How to Claim Against Your Bank and Recover Overpayments
Practical Guides13 min

Floor Clauses: How to Claim Against Your Bank and Recover Overpayments

Complete guide to floor clauses: what they are, Supreme Court doctrine (STS 9/5/2013), full retroactivity (CJEU C-154/15), claims procedure, and calculation of amounts.

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Revolving Credit Cards: How to Annul the Contract and Recover Excessive Interest
Practical Guides14 min

Revolving Credit Cards: How to Annul the Contract and Recover Excessive Interest

Complete guide to revolving credit cards: Supreme Court usury doctrine (STS 4/3/2020), APR thresholds, how to claim contract nullity, and recover excess interest paid.

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Marital Property Regimes: Community Property, Separation of Assets, and Liquidation
Practical Guides13 min

Marital Property Regimes: Community Property, Separation of Assets, and Liquidation

Complete guide to marital property regimes in Spain: community property, separation of assets, participation, liquidation, debts, and regime changes.

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Homeowners Associations and the LPH: Meetings, Delinquent Owners, Expenses, and Challenging Agreements
Practical Guides14 min

Homeowners Associations and the LPH: Meetings, Delinquent Owners, Expenses, and Challenging Agreements

Practical guide to the Horizontal Property Act: owners meetings, quorums, delinquent neighbors, common expenses, levies, challenging agreements, and community works.

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Multi-Currency Mortgages: What They Are, Supreme Court Doctrine, and How to Claim
Practical Guides12 min

Multi-Currency Mortgages: What They Are, Supreme Court Doctrine, and How to Claim

Guide on multi-currency mortgages: how they work, exchange rate risks, Supreme Court and CJEU doctrine, claim procedures, and nullity for lack of transparency.

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Cybercrime in Spain: Phishing, Online Fraud, and How to Report with Digital Evidence
Practical Guides13 min

Cybercrime in Spain: Phishing, Online Fraud, and How to Report with Digital Evidence

Guide on cybercrime in Spain: phishing, computer fraud (Arts. 248-249 CP), identity theft, how to file a report, preserve digital evidence, and key case law.

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Intellectual and Industrial Property: Trademarks, Patents, Copyright, and Trade Secrets
Practical Guides14 min

Intellectual and Industrial Property: Trademarks, Patents, Copyright, and Trade Secrets

Basic IP guide for lawyers: trademark registration at the OEPM, patents, copyright, trade secrets, and enforcement actions.

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Immigration Law in Spain: Residence Permits, Work Authorization, Arraigo, and Family Reunification
Practical Guides15 min

Immigration Law in Spain: Residence Permits, Work Authorization, Arraigo, and Family Reunification

Complete immigration law guide for Spain: residence and work permits, arraigo social and laboral, family reunification, NIE, EU citizens vs third-country nationals.

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How Much Does a Lawyer Charge in Spain 2026: Fees by Specialty and Case Type
Practical Guides10 min

How Much Does a Lawyer Charge in Spain 2026: Fees by Specialty and Case Type

Updated guide with average lawyer fees in Spain by specialty: civil, criminal, labor, tax, corporate and family law. Includes pricing factors and how to budget your legal case.

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Criminal Statute of Limitations in Spain: Complete Guide to Time Limits (2026)
Practical Guides9 min

Criminal Statute of Limitations in Spain: Complete Guide to Time Limits (2026)

Complete guide to criminal statute of limitations in Spain under Art. 131 of the Penal Code. Practical tables by offense severity, special rules for minors, terrorism, and genocide, plus interruption rules.

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Legitimate Inheritance Portions in Spain: Shares, Heirs & Regional Rules (2026)
Practical Guides10 min

Legitimate Inheritance Portions in Spain: Shares, Heirs & Regional Rules (2026)

Complete guide to forced inheritance shares in Spain. Legitimate heirs (Art. 806-822 CC), thirds of the estate, disinheritance (Art. 853 CC), and special rules by autonomous community.

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Types of Power of Attorney in Spain: General, Special, Preventive & Apud Acta (2026)
Practical Guides8 min

Types of Power of Attorney in Spain: General, Special, Preventive & Apud Acta (2026)

Complete guide to power of attorney types in Spain. General vs special, apud acta, preventive power (Art. 256 CC). When to use each, costs, revocation, and formal requirements.

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Family Mediation in Spain: Complete Guide to Law 5/2012 and Regional Services (2026)
Practical Guides9 min

Family Mediation in Spain: Complete Guide to Law 5/2012 and Regional Services (2026)

Complete guide to family mediation in Spain. Law 5/2012, when mediation is mandatory, cost vs litigation, step-by-step process, advantages, and mediation services by autonomous community.

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Expert Evidence in Spanish Courts: Complete Guide
Practical Guides11 min

Expert Evidence in Spanish Courts: Complete Guide

Complete guide to expert evidence in Spain. Court-appointed vs party experts, costs, cross-examination, Arts. 335-352 LEC.

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Spanish Property Registry: Practical Guide for Lawyers
Practical Guides11 min

Spanish Property Registry: Practical Guide for Lawyers

Practical guide to the Spanish Property Registry. Nota simple, certification, registration principles, digital access, and costs. Arts. 32-34 Mortgage Law.

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How to Prepare for the 2026 Spanish Bar Exam: Complete Guide and Strategy
Practical Guides12 min

How to Prepare for the 2026 Spanish Bar Exam: Complete Guide and Strategy

Definitive guide to prepare for the 2026 Spanish Bar Exam. Structure, highest-weight areas, study strategy, and how to use legal AI to practise with verified case law.

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How to calculate legal interest in Spain 2026: Art. 1108 CC, procedural default and LATE
Practical Guides7 min

How to calculate legal interest in Spain 2026: Art. 1108 CC, procedural default and LATE

Practical guide for lawyers: legal interest rate (3.25%), procedural default Art. 576 LEC (5.25%) and LATE interest (ECB + 8pp). Includes free calculator and 2002-2026 rate table.

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How to Set Up a Limited Company (SL) in Spain in 2026: Steps, Costs, and the 1-Euro Capital Reform
Practical Guides9 min

How to Set Up a Limited Company (SL) in Spain in 2026: Steps, Costs, and the 1-Euro Capital Reform

Complete guide to forming an SL in Spain after the RDL 19/2022 reform: share capital from 1 EUR, name reservation, public deed, tax ID, Commercial Registry filing, CIRCE one-stop shop, and common mistakes.

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Commercial Lease in Spain: Complete Legal Guide (LAU Arts. 29-35 + Civil Code)
Practical Guides9 min

Commercial Lease in Spain: Complete Legal Guide (LAU Arts. 29-35 + Civil Code)

Complete guide to commercial leasing in Spain: LAU Arts. 29-35 legal regime, duration, rent review (CPI vs agreed), assignment and transfer, goodwill indemnity, community expenses, early termination, and differences from residential leases.

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Unfair Banking Clauses in Spain: Floor Clauses, IRPH, Mortgage Expenses & How to Claim
Practical Guides10 min

Unfair Banking Clauses in Spain: Floor Clauses, IRPH, Mortgage Expenses & How to Claim

Complete guide to unfair clauses in Spanish banking contracts: floor clauses (STS 9/5/2013), IRPH, mortgage expenses, opening fees, early termination, default interest. CJEU and Supreme Court case law. Limitation periods and claims procedure.

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Tax Inspection in Spain: Taxpayer Rights, Deadlines & How to Respond (Arts. 142-159 LGT)
Practical Guides10 min

Tax Inspection in Spain: Taxpayer Rights, Deadlines & How to Respond (Arts. 142-159 LGT)

Complete guide to AEAT tax inspections: procedure initiation, development, maximum deadline (18 months extendable to 27), taxpayer rights (legal assistance, non-self-incrimination, copy of the record), types of assessment records, and available appeals.

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Spain Bar Access Exam 2024: 25 Questions Solved with Case Law
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Spain Bar Access Exam 2024: 25 Questions Solved with Case Law

25 bar access exam 2024 questions solved with verified case law. Covers the hardest blocks: civil procedure, criminal law, constitutional law and professional ethics.

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Income Tax for Self-Employed Lawyers 2026: Which Expenses Are Deductible and How to Document Them
Practical Guides11 min

Income Tax for Self-Employed Lawyers 2026: Which Expenses Are Deductible and How to Document Them

Tax guide for self-employed lawyers: deductible expenses for Spanish income tax 2026 (office, technology, training, vehicle, insurance), how to document them for AEAT and common mistakes to avoid.

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LexNET 2026: Complete Guide for Lawyers, Access, Procedures and Common Errors
Practical Guides10 min

LexNET 2026: Complete Guide for Lawyers, Access, Procedures and Common Errors

Everything you need to know about LexNET in 2026: how to access, file briefs, remedy notifications and fix the most common errors with digital certificate and Cl@ve system.

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VeriFactu Mandatory for Law Firms: What You Need to Know in 2025-2026
Practical Guides9 min

VeriFactu Mandatory for Law Firms: What You Need to Know in 2025-2026

Practical guide on VeriFactu (RD 1007/2023) for law firms and legal professionals: mandatory deadlines, system requirements, invoice issuance and how to comply.

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Civil Cassation Appeal in Spain: Practical Step-by-Step Guide 2026
Practical Guides11 min

Civil Cassation Appeal in Spain: Practical Step-by-Step Guide 2026

Complete guide to civil cassation before Spain’s Supreme Court (Chamber I): access requirements, statutory grounds, 20-day deadline, preparation and procedure after Law 37/2011.

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Spanish Rental Contract: Common Mistakes and Clauses to Review in 2026
Practical Guides10 min

Spanish Rental Contract: Common Mistakes and Clauses to Review in 2026

Practical guide to essential clauses in a Spanish residential tenancy agreement: duration, deposit, rent updates (CPI), extensions, eviction and void clauses under the LAU and Law 12/2023.

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Inheritance Tax in Spain 2026: Regional Differences and How to Minimise It
Practical Guides12 min

Inheritance Tax in Spain 2026: Regional Differences and How to Minimise It

Complete guide to Spanish Inheritance Tax (ISD): regional allowances by autonomous community, filing deadlines, forced heirs, primary residence deduction and legal strategies to minimise the tax burden.

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Sole Trader vs Limited Company in Spain: When to Incorporate in 2026
Practical Guides11 min

Sole Trader vs Limited Company in Spain: When to Incorporate in 2026

Comparison of sole trader vs Spanish Limited Liability Company (SL) in 2026: tax, liability, costs, and when the switch actually pays off.

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Spanish Rental Contract: Essential Clauses, LAU, and 2026 Updates
Practical Guides12 min

Spanish Rental Contract: Essential Clauses, LAU, and 2026 Updates

Everything a Spanish rental contract must include in 2026: LAU, Law 12/2023 Housing Act, IRAV index, mandatory extension, deposit, void clauses, and how to protect yourself.

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Permanent disability in Spain 2026: types, requirements and pensión
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Permanent disability in Spain 2026: types, requirements and pensión

Complete guide to permanent disability in Spain: partial, total, absolute and full disability. Contribution requirements, pensión percentages, recognition process and appeals to INSS.

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Fixed-term contracts after the 2022 Spanish labour reform: what changed and what stayed
Practical Guides11 min

Fixed-term contracts after the 2022 Spanish labour reform: what changed and what stayed

Analysis of fixed-term contracts after the RDL 32/2021 labour reform: presumption of permanent employment, new production circumstances contract, replacement contract, chain employment and penalties.

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How to calculate a Spanish finiquito (settlement) in 2026: components, formulas and common mistakes
Practical Guides10 min

How to calculate a Spanish finiquito (settlement) in 2026: components, formulas and common mistakes

Complete guide to calculating a Spanish finiquito: unpaid days, unused vacation, proportional bonuses and severance. With formulas and a table of rates by termination type.

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ITP and AJD on Spanish property purchases 2026: complete guide by region
Practical Guides11 min

ITP and AJD on Spanish property purchases 2026: complete guide by region

Practical guide to Transfer Tax (ITP) and Stamp Duty (AJD) on Spanish property purchases in 2026. Rates by region, second-hand vs new builds, reduced rates and who pays mortgage AJD.

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Spanish widow/er pensión 2026: requirements, percentage and compatibility with work
Practical Guides11 min

Spanish widow/er pensión 2026: requirements, percentage and compatibility with work

Complete guide to the Spanish widow/er pensión: eligibility, regulatory base, percentages (52%/70%), IRPF and compatibility with work and other pensions. Updated 2026.

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Spain 37.5-hour working week reform 2025: what changes, deadlines and penalties
Practical Guides10 min

Spain 37.5-hour working week reform 2025: what changes, deadlines and penalties

Analysis of the Working Time Reduction Law: reduction from 40 to 37.5 hours/week, collective bargaining adaptation deadlines, enhanced time registration and LISOS penalties.

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Collective dismissal (ERE) in Spain 2026: complete guide for companies and workers
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Collective dismissal (ERE) in Spain 2026: complete guide for companies and workers

Practical guide to collective redundancy in Spain: causes, numerical thresholds, consultation period, 20 days/year severance, permanence priority and rights of affected workers.

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Spanish income tax return 2025 (IRPF): deadlines, who must file and how to do it step by step
Practical Guides12 min

Spanish income tax return 2025 (IRPF): deadlines, who must file and how to do it step by step

Complete guide to the 2025 Spanish income tax return: deadlines (April-July 2026), who must file, main deductions, how to review the draft and what to do if you owe or are owed.

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How to calculate the contributory retirement pensión 2026, Step-by-step guide
Practical Guides10 min

How to calculate the contributory retirement pensión 2026, Step-by-step guide

Complete guide to calculating the contributory retirement pensión in Spain in 2026: regulatory base, percentage, access age, contribution gaps and online simulator.

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Disinheritance in Spain 2026: legal grounds, effects and how to do it correctly
Practical Guides7 min

Disinheritance in Spain 2026: legal grounds, effects and how to do it correctly

Complete legal guide to disinheritance in Spain: statutory grounds in the Civil Code, effects on the forced share, unjust disinheritance and its challenge, and how to draft the will.

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Self-employed vs. employee: when each is best, tax and labour analysis 2026
Practical Guides9 min

Self-employed vs. employee: when each is best, tax and labour analysis 2026

Complete comparison between self-employment and salaried work in Spain 2026: self-employed quota, income tax, social contributions, social protection, tax risks and Labour Inspectorate criteria.

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Workplace Accident in Spain 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
Practical Guides12 min

Workplace Accident in Spain 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

Complete guide to workplace accidents in Spain: legal definition (Art. 156 LGSS), employer obligations in the first 24 hours, accident reports, benefit surcharge (30-50%), civil and criminal liability, and social security benefits.

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Mutual Termination of Employment Contract Spain 2026
Practical Guides10 min

Mutual Termination of Employment Contract Spain 2026

Guide to mutual termination of employment contracts in Spain (Art. 49.1.a ET): differences from voluntary resignation and dismissal, what you receive, unemployment benefit entitlement, tax implications and how to negotiate correctly.

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How to Claim Damages in Spain 2026: Civil Liability Guide
Practical Guides11 min

How to Claim Damages in Spain 2026: Civil Liability Guide

Complete guide to tort liability in Spain (Art. 1902 CC): elements, types of damage (actual loss, lost profit, moral), burden of proof, limitation periods, judicial procedure and compensation quantification.

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Compensatory Pensión on Divorce Spain 2026: Criteria, Amount and Extinction
Practical Guides10 min

Compensatory Pensión on Divorce Spain 2026: Criteria, Amount and Extinction

Guide to compensatory pensión in Spanish divorce (Art. 97 CC): who qualifies, how the judge sets it, indicative amounts, temporary vs lifetime duration, extinction grounds and tax treatment. Updated with Supreme Court doctrine 2024-2025.

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How to make a will in Spain 2026: types, requirements and costs
Practical Guides11 min

How to make a will in Spain 2026: types, requirements and costs

Complete guide to wills in Spain: open, closed and holographic wills, formal requirements, forced heirship, disinheritance and notary costs in 2026.

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Shared custody in Spain 2026: how it is decided and what rights each parent has
Practical Guides10 min

Shared custody in Spain 2026: how it is decided and what rights each parent has

Everything about shared custody in Spain: Supreme Court criteria, parenting plan, child maintenance, family home and how to apply for it.

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Disciplinary dismissal in Spain: grounds, procedure and compensation 2026
Practical Guides11 min

Disciplinary dismissal in Spain: grounds, procedure and compensation 2026

Complete guide to disciplinary dismissal: legal grounds in the Workers Statute, dismissal letter, classification as fair, unfair or void, compensation and claim deadlines.

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Residential lease in Spain 2026: Urban Leases Act, rights and obligations
Practical Guides10 min

Residential lease in Spain 2026: Urban Leases Act, rights and obligations

Updated guide to residential leases: minimum term after the 2023 Housing Act, deposit, rent updates, eviction, and tenant and landlord rights.

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Separation of Property vs Community Property Spain 2026: Which Regime Suits You?
Practical Guides10 min

Separation of Property vs Community Property Spain 2026: Which Regime Suits You?

Complete guide to Spanish matrimonial property regimes: community property (Arts. 1344-1410 CC), separation of assets (Arts. 1435-1444 CC) and participation. Advantages, disadvantages, tax implications and how to change the regime via prenuptial agreement.

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Athlete image rights: Art. 92 LIRPF and special tax treatment in Spain
Practical Guides11 min

Athlete image rights: Art. 92 LIRPF and special tax treatment in Spain

Athletes can assign their image rights to a company for tax advantages. We analyse Art. 92 LIRPF, the 85% limit, the 24% withholding on international assignments and simulation risks.

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Environmental liability: soil and water damage under Spanish Law 26/2007
Practical Guides12 min

Environmental liability: soil and water damage under Spanish Law 26/2007

Law 26/2007 transposes Directive 2004/35/EC and establishes objective liability for operators of hazardous activities. We analyse types of environmental damage, remediation measures and the administrative procedure.

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Law 7/2022 on waste: key obligations for companies and waste managers in Spain
Practical Guides11 min

Law 7/2022 on waste: key obligations for companies and waste managers in Spain

Law 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soil for a circular economy modernises the Spanish waste regime. We analyse obligations for producers, managers, extended producer responsibility (EPR) and the sanctioning regime.

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Commercial lease in Spain 2026: everything you need to know
Practical Guides9 min

Commercial lease in Spain 2026: everything you need to know

Complete guide to commercial property leases in Spain: LAU regime, duration, rent, assignment, works, eviction and differences with residential leases.

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Gender-based violence in Spain 2026: protection order, measures and victims' rights
Practical Guides10 min

Gender-based violence in Spain 2026: protection order, measures and victims' rights

Guide to LO 1/2004 gender violence: how to get a protection order, criminal and civil measures, employment rights, free legal aid and economic benefits.

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Traffic accident in Spain: how to claim from insurer and calculate 2026 baremo compensation
Practical Guides10 min

Traffic accident in Spain: how to claim from insurer and calculate 2026 baremo compensation

Practical guide to traffic accident claims: procedure, deadlines, 2026 injury scale (Law 35/2015), whiplash, personal damages, lost income and Motor Insurance Guarantee Fund.

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Contract nullity and invalidity in Spain: absolute nullity, voidability and rescission
Practical Guides9 min

Contract nullity and invalidity in Spain: absolute nullity, voidability and rescission

Legal guide to absolute nullity, voidability and rescission under the Spanish Civil Code: grounds, caducidad periods, effects and restitution of performances.

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Medical Liability and Malpractice: How to Claim in Spain 2026
Practical Guides10 min

Medical Liability and Malpractice: How to Claim in Spain 2026

Complete guide to medical malpractice claims in Spain: civil, criminal and patrimonial routes. Causal link, lex artis, healthcare scale and limitation periods.

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Adoption in Spain 2026: Requirements, National and International Process
Practical Guides9 min

Adoption in Spain 2026: Requirements, National and International Process

Complete guide to adoption in Spain: adoptive parent suitability, judicial process, international adoption under the Hague Convention and legal effects.

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Gender Violence in Spain: Protective Orders, Restraining Orders and Protection 2026
Practical Guides9 min

Gender Violence in Spain: Protective Orders, Restraining Orders and Protection 2026

Guide to Organic Law 1/2004 (LOIVG): criminal and civil precautionary measures, restraining orders, communication ban and risk assessment protocol (VPR 5.0).

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Intellectual and Industrial Property in Spain: Trademarks, Patents and Claims 2026
Practical Guides10 min

Intellectual and Industrial Property in Spain: Trademarks, Patents and Claims 2026

Practical guide to trademark and patent protection in Spain: registration at OEPM, EU trademark (EUIPO), infringement actions, deadlines and differences between intellectual and industrial property.

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NIE and Residency in Spain: Complete Guide for Foreigners 2026
Practical Guides12 min

NIE and Residency in Spain: Complete Guide for Foreigners 2026

What the NIE is, how to obtain it, difference between NIE and TIE, EU vs. non-EU residence, social rootedness, digital nomad visa and family reunification.

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Voluntary Resignation vs Dismissal: Rights and Consequences in Spain 2026
Practical Guides10 min

Voluntary Resignation vs Dismissal: Rights and Consequences in Spain 2026

Differences between voluntary resignation and dismissal in Spain: settlement, unemployment benefit, notice period, constructive dismissal and when to negotiate an agreed exit.

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Fixed-Discontinuous Contract: Complete Guide After the 2022 Labour Reform
Practical Guides11 min

Fixed-Discontinuous Contract: Complete Guide After the 2022 Labour Reform

Everything about the fixed-discontinuous contract in Spain 2026: what it is, when it applies, worker rights, call-up, ERTE, unemployment benefit and differences from project contracts.

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Work Permit in Spain: Types, Requirements and How to Obtain It 2026
Practical Guides11 min

Work Permit in Spain: Types, Requirements and How to Obtain It 2026

Complete guide to work permits in Spain for foreigners: employed, self-employed, highly qualified, digital nomad, labour rootedness and new Startups Law visas.

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Legal Aid in Spain: How to Apply and What It Covers in 2026
Practical Guides8 min

Legal Aid in Spain: How to Apply and What It Covers in 2026

Complete guide to free legal aid in Spain: income requirements, how to apply through the Bar Association, what services are covered and when you may lose it.

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Special Assessments in Spanish Homeowners Associations: Legal Guide 2026
Practical Guides9 min

Special Assessments in Spanish Homeowners Associations: Legal Guide 2026

Everything about special assessments in Spanish homeowners associations: when mandatory, how to challenge, payment deadlines and consequences of non-payment. Based on the LPH and Supreme Court case law.

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De Facto Separation in Spain: Legal Effects and Risks for Spouses in 2026
Practical Guides9 min

De Facto Separation in Spain: Legal Effects and Risks for Spouses in 2026

What happens legally when a married couple separates without going to court in Spain: community property, inheritance, social security, household expenses and how to protect yourself.

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Spain Income Tax Return 2025 (IRPF): Complete Guide for Taxpayers
Practical Guides13 min

Spain Income Tax Return 2025 (IRPF): Complete Guide for Taxpayers

Everything about the Spain 2025 Income Tax Return: who must file, deadlines, tax changes, deductions, minimums, investment gains and how to file with AEAT.

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Inheritance with Debts: Accept, Renounce or Benefit of Inventory in Spain 2026
Practical Guides10 min

Inheritance with Debts: Accept, Renounce or Benefit of Inventory in Spain 2026

What to do when an inheritance has more debts than assets: heir options (pure acceptance, benefit of inventory, renunciation), deadlines, tax consequences and paulian action.

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Single-Member Private Limited Company (SLU): Formation, Advantages and Tax in Spain 2026
Practical Guides11 min

Single-Member Private Limited Company (SLU): Formation, Advantages and Tax in Spain 2026

How to form an SLU in Spain in 2026: minimum capital, steps, corporate tax advantages vs self-employed IRPF, limited liability and corporate veil piercing.

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Collective Redundancy (ERE): Complete Workers' Guide in Spain 2026
Practical Guides11 min

Collective Redundancy (ERE): Complete Workers' Guide in Spain 2026

Guide to collective redundancies (ERE) in Spain: Art. 51 ET thresholds, ETOP grounds, consultation period, 20-day severance, priority of permanence and challenging a null ERE.

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Criminal Appeal in Spain: Practical Guide 2026
Practical Guides10 min

Criminal Appeal in Spain: Practical Guide 2026

How to file a criminal appeal in Spain: deadlines, grounds, competent courts, suspensive effect and differences between sentencia and auto appeals. Based on the reformed LECrim.

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Victim Direct Action Against Insurer (Art. 76 LCS): Guide 2026
Practical Guides8 min

Victim Direct Action Against Insurer (Art. 76 LCS): Guide 2026

How to exercise the victim direct action against the insurer of the responsible party: deadlines, necessary co-defendants, opposable defences and Supreme Court case law.

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Objective Dismissal for Absenteeism and Sick Leave in Spain 2026
Practical Guides9 min

Objective Dismissal for Absenteeism and Sick Leave in Spain 2026

Art. 52.d of the Workers Statute allows dismissal for repeated absences even if justified. Analysis of the legal percentage, computation exclusions and TS case law after the CJEU ruling.

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Rebus Sic Stantibus Clause in Spain: Requirements and Case Law 2026
Practical Guides8 min

Rebus Sic Stantibus Clause in Spain: Requirements and Case Law 2026

When a contract can be modified or terminated due to changed circumstances: the 5 Supreme Court requirements, post-COVID application and commercial lease contracts.

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Disability Support Procedure under Spanish Law 8/2021: Curatela, Guardianship and Support Measures (2026)
Practical Guides12 min

Disability Support Procedure under Spanish Law 8/2021: Curatela, Guardianship and Support Measures (2026)

Complete guide to the new disability regulation in Spain under Law 8/2021: replacement of guardianship by curatela, support measures, judicial procedure and review.

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Workplace Harassment (Mobbing) in Spain: Types, Evidence and Legal Actions (2026)
Practical Guides12 min

Workplace Harassment (Mobbing) in Spain: Types, Evidence and Legal Actions (2026)

Guide for workplace harassment victims in Spain: types of mobbing, how to prove it, complaint to the Labour Inspectorate, labour court claim and recognition as occupational accident.

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Right of Way Easement: Arts. 564-570 CC ) Requirements and Exercise in Spain (2026)
Practical Guides10 min

Right of Way Easement: Arts. 564-570 CC ) Requirements and Exercise in Spain (2026)

Analysis of the right of way easement in the Spanish Civil Code: landlocked property, compensation, width, judicial constitution, extinction and distinction from other easements.

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Matrimonial Property Regimes in Spain: Community vs. Separation (Arts. 1315-1444 CC)
Practical Guides13 min

Matrimonial Property Regimes in Spain: Community vs. Separation (Arts. 1315-1444 CC)

Analysis of community property (arts. 1344-1410 CC) and separation of property (arts. 1435-1444 CC) in Spain: private vs. community assets, liquidation, debts and Catalan regime vs. common law.

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Compensatory Pensión in Divorce (Art. 97 CC): Amount, Duration and Termination in Spain (2026)
Practical Guides11 min

Compensatory Pensión in Divorce (Art. 97 CC): Amount, Duration and Termination in Spain (2026)

Complete guide to compensatory pensión under art. 97 CC: economic imbalance, quantification factors, temporary vs. indefinite pensión, extinction by remarriage/cohabitation and Supreme Court case law.

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Wills in Spain: Types, Requirements and Execution (Notarial vs. Holographic)
Practical Guides12 min

Wills in Spain: Types, Requirements and Execution (Notarial vs. Holographic)

Complete guide to wills in Spain: open notarial will (art. 694 CC), holographic will (arts. 688-693 CC), sealed will, forced heirs and testamentary capacity.

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Maintenance Obligations Between Relatives (Arts. 142-153 CC Spain): Amount, Obligors and Extinction
Practical Guides10 min

Maintenance Obligations Between Relatives (Arts. 142-153 CC Spain): Amount, Obligors and Extinction

Analysis of maintenance obligations between relatives under art. 142 CC: broad concept, order of obligors, proportionality (need+capacity), provisional maintenance, adult children maintenance and extinction.

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Residential Tenancy Contract: Complete LAU 2024 Guide
Practical Guides12 min

Residential Tenancy Contract: Complete LAU 2024 Guide

Everything you need to know about residential tenancies in Spain: duration, rent, deposit, abusive clauses and tenant rights under the reformed LAU.

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Workplace Harassment (Mobbing) in Spain: How to Prove It and Your Legal Options
Practical Guides10 min

Workplace Harassment (Mobbing) in Spain: How to Prove It and Your Legal Options

Practical guide on mobbing in Spain: legal concept, constitutive conduct, evidence, judicial actions and Supreme Court criteria.

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Intestate Succession in Spain: Who Inherits and in What Order When There Is No Will
Practical Guides9 min

Intestate Succession in Spain: Who Inherits and in What Order When There Is No Will

Guide to intestate succession in Spain: order of heirs, surviving spouse rights, representation and collation, with reference to the Civil Code.

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Personal Income Tax in the Basque Country: Why Foral Rules Change Everything
Practical Guides14 min

Personal Income Tax in the Basque Country: Why Foral Rules Change Everything

Practical guide to personal income tax in the Basque Historical Territories: Economic Agreement, rate differences, exclusive deductions, and fiscal domicile rules.

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Aragonese Widowhood: The Universal Usufruct That Does Not Exist in the Rest of Spain
Practical Guides11 min

Aragonese Widowhood: The Universal Usufruct That Does Not Exist in the Rest of Spain

Analysis of the Aragonese widowhood right (Arts. 271-301 CDFA): universal usufruct over the entire estate versus the limited usufruct of the improvement third under the Civil Code.

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Matrimonial Property Regime in Catalonia: Separation of Assets by Default
Practical Guides12 min

Matrimonial Property Regime in Catalonia: Separation of Assets by Default

Analysis of the separation-of-assets regime under Book II CCC versus the community-property regime of the Civil Code. Impact on divorce, inheritance, and family business.

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Fuero Nuevo of Navarra: Absolute Freedom to Dispose by Will
Practical Guides13 min

Fuero Nuevo of Navarra: Absolute Freedom to Dispose by Will

Analysis of the Navarrese succession system: 596 laws of the Fuero Nuevo, symbolic forced share of 5 carlines sueldos and a plot of land, and its estate-planning implications.

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Compliance for In-House Counsel: AI Tools for Corporate Legal Departments
Practical Guides10 min

Compliance for In-House Counsel: AI Tools for Corporate Legal Departments

How a corporate legal department can use legal AI for compliance: contract management, internal regulations, whistleblowing channel, corporate minutes and compliance auditing.

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