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In many companies, SMS remains a common way to communicate with customers, users or suppliers: appointment confirmations, delivery notifications, verification codes, commercial notices, payment reminders… However, when these messages are sent identifying the sender with a commercial name, a brand or a company name, it is no longer enough for the technology provider to manage
Company creation in Spain has started 2026 with positive figures. According to the Quarterly Commercial Registry Statistics of the Spanish Association of Registrars, 39,259 new companies were incorporated in the first quarter of the year, 28.3% more than in the first quarter of the previous year. In addition, between April 2025 and March 2026, there
In Spain, administrative and regulatory procedures are increasingly digitalised. For foreign companies with a presence in Spain, having a valid electronic identification method is becoming increasingly necessary. One recent example is electronic certificate non-resident entity Spain. The new Alias Registry approved by the CNMC for alphanumeric identifiers used in SMS, MMS and RCS messages sent
Each year, before 30 April, companies must legalise their corporate books with the Commercial Registry, in compliance with the provisions of the Spanish Commercial Code and the Commercial Registry Regulations. For many businesses, this is simply another item on the annual compliance calendar. However, these books contain essential corporate information, such as how decisions are
. The holding of shareholders’ meetings by electronic means has become standard practice for many companies. In this context, corporate digitalisation has raised several questions in recent years, particularly regarding the requirement for the notary to be physically present at the same location as the chair of the meeting or at the company’s registered office.
Throughout 2025, various legal, administrative, and supervisory measures are being implemented and consolidated in Spain, directly affecting how foreign companies operate, comply with regulations, and structure their corporate information. For international groups with subsidiaries or business activity in Spain, staying aligned with these developments is essential to avoid delays, ensure proper compliance, and maintain operational
Spain’s Supreme Court has issued Judgment STS 4675/2025 (20 October 2025), a ruling that marks a significant shift in corporate governance practices in the country. The decision reinforces the judicial control over the Libro Registro de Socios (Shareholder Register Book) and clarifies key principles regarding shareholders’ rights to attend and vote at general meetings. It
In 2025, Spanish regulators have reinforced their control plans in the financial markets (CNMV) and telecommunications/digital services (CNMC). For companies, particularly foreign entities, this means reviewing whether they are required to have legal or technical representation before each authority, depending on their activity. For instance, this may include investment services, marketing of foreign UCITS, notification
In the current regulatory landscape, companies are increasingly subject to scrutiny regarding their governance, transparency, and regulatory compliance. Although there are no major legislative changes this September, the demands for control and oversight from the Companies Register and the Tax Agency are being strengthened. This alert offers a practical overview of the current corporate obligations
Starting a business is a strategic decision that opens up opportunities for growth, but it also involves taking risks. One of the most important is understanding the extent of your personal liability if the company incurs debts. In Spain, the choice of legal structure (self-employed or company), the separation between personal and business assets, and
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