The spread of the Coronavirus has led to widespread disruption throughout the world. Many countries are in, or have been in, various forms of lockdown. Travel has been hugely disrupted, which is causing ongoing difficulties conducting business between countries. GB Abogados is a firm of Spanish lawyers, with coverage across the whole of Spain. We…

The process of court action in civil law in Spain is called “procedimiento ordinario”.  This kind of legal action can be taken in a wide range of circumstances. Common situations which can be resolved through this court process include; Contract disputes Contested money claims Trade disputes Intellectual property disputes Compensation claims Claims for damages Insurance…

Reclamaciones contra deudores en el Reino Unido mediante el Título Ejecutivo Europeo Gascón Bernabéu es una firma de abogados especializados en el cobro internacional de deudas tanto para clientes privados como para empresas. Nos centramos en pleitos transfronterizos entre España y el Reino Unido. ¿Cómo puedo realizar desde España una reclamación contra un deudor que…

Forming a European Company – Societas Europaea (S.E.) If you have a company incorporated in an EU country and wish to expand your operations into another EU country, you could consider forming a European company. This entity is known as an S.E. – Societas Europaea. Some key advantages of establishing a European company are: Streamlined…

Gascón Bernabéu offer a wide range of services to both private clients and companies. Our accountancy and finance department are well versed with providing services and solutions to companies from within Europe and beyond. What is a CIF? It stands for certificado de identificación fiscal. It is a company registration number. Spanish registered companies, for…

Procedimiento monitorio – Money claims in Spain The payment procedure allows to claim monetary debts provided there is documentary proof of the sum outstanding.  Advantages Fastrack system No limit to value of claim Low costs Ease of enforcement Overview The Procedimiento monitorio is a much faster method of pursuing a debt than the traditional court…

Gascón Bernabéu is a firm of solicitors who specialise in international debt collection for both private clients and companies. Our particular focus in on cross border disputes between Spain, the United Kingdom or other countries in the EU. How do I claim against a debtor in Spain from another country? If your debtor is officially…

Registering for VAT in Spain The process of registering for VAT in Spain is open to international companies. IVA (Impuesto de Valor Añadido) is currently 21% in Spain.  Companies of any nationality are able to obtain a CIF registration number, which ensures registration for VAT in Spain. Currently, there is no VAT threshold in Spain….