IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: BZN LEX International Lawyers To all our clients, and readers I hope you are all keeping well and safe. We are glad to inform you that we have re-opened our offices from 11th May. Please see below some essential recommendations: First, please bear in mind that it is mandatory for you to wear…
ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS COVID 19: ON THE ILLEGALITY OF THE SANCTIONS IMPOSED DURING THE STATE OF ALARM 1. SPAIN’S CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN AND THEIR ASSOCIATED FINES ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND UNLAWFUL More than 15,000 people have been fined so far by the National Police and Guardia Civil for non-compliance with the coronavirus lockdown rules. However, our courts are already…
“SOBRE LA LEGALIDAD DEL CONFINAMIENTO DOMICILIARIO OBLIGATORIO PARA PERSONAS SANAS DURANTE EL ESTADO DE ALARMA” Y“SOBRE LA LEGALIDAD DE LAS SANCIONES ADMINISTRATIVAS EN EL ESTADO DE ALARMA Resumen Estimados lectores y clientes, El acervo popular no está familiarizado con los estados de alarma; no son algo común ni habitual, y su excepcionalidad abunda aún más…
Chers Clients, Chers Confrères, Suite aux recommandations du gouvernement liées à l’épidémie de Covid-19, et dans un souci de santé publique, nous vous informons que l’ensemble de notre Cabinet est désormais en télétravail. Les juridictions sont fermées sauf cas très particuliers (notamment urgence) et les études d’huissier ne procèdent également à la signification d’actes ou…
Estimados clientes, Deseamos que se encuentren bien y a salvo. En cumplimiento de las disposiciones adoptadas en el Real Decreto 463/2020, – como consecuencia de la crisis sanitaria provocada por el COVID 19;- BZN LEX ha adoptado las medidas necesarias para continuar prestando sus servicios habituales de forma telemática a nuestros clientes. En este sentido,…
RIESGO EXPROPIACIÓN Y EMBARGO ACTIVOS, CUENTAS BANCARIAS Y VIVIENDAS Estimados clientes y lectores: A raíz de las manifestaciones de Pablo Iglesias, publicada en prensa recientemente (https://okdiario.com/espana/iglesias-amenaza-expropiaciones-coronavirus-otro-mitin-desde-moncloa-5388345); de que toda la riqueza del país está supeditada al interés público, y que los particulares deberán aportar su dinero al sostenimiento del país; hay que saber que lo…
IMPORTANT INFORMATION COVID 19– BZN LEX INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS Dear clients, We hope that you and your family are keeping well and safe. As a consequence of the Royal Decree 463/2020, and the COVID 19 crisis, BZN LEX INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS has adopted the necessary measures to continue providing the usual services on-line to our clients. Despite…
“EL DERECHO A LA SALUD Y A LA VIDA DE LOS MAYORES, EN UNA PANDEMIA SANITARIA”. Muchas personas – la mayoría – se olvidan de que todo lo que hacen, y como lo hacen, y como deben actuar, es puro Derecho, y que, en base al Derecho les será exigida su responsabilidad personal. El Estado…
Expensive Fines! Spain issues fines between 601 and 30,000 euros for those who fail to comply with lockdown decree. The declaration of the state of alarm will change life in Spain for at least 15 days: closed shops, home confinement; restriction of movement of people and vehicles, closure of schools … The coalition government has…
IRPH CLAUSE INTEREST RATE: MAIN CONCLUSIONS OF THE JUDGMENT Case C-125/18 The Court of Justice of the European Union, based in Luxembourg; has rendered a landmark and expected Judgment in Case C-125/18 Gómez del Moral Guasch/Bankia S.A.; in relation to IRPH clause inserted in mortgages.After having settled the cases on floor clauses and the mortgage tax (AJD, which was…
Recurso Contra Reclamación de Hacienda La temática del presente artículo versa sobre la injusta reclamación que Hacienda a realizado a nuestro cliente (una mercantil dedicada a la venta de productos de parafarmacia); frente a la cual nuestro Bufete ya ha interpuesto oportuno recurso ante el TEAR. Los hechos del caso son en síntesis los siguientes: …
KIND OF LEGAL BUSINESS IN SPAIN If you wish to set up a business in Spain, the first step is to decide which kind of legal structure you wish to implement. The most commonly used options are as follows: 1. Self-employed workers in Spain (commonly known as “autonomos”). An ideal option if you have no…
ABOUT OUR NEW LOGO “BZN LEX“, WEBSITE AND DOMAIN NAME “BESTSOLICITORSINSPAIN.COM“ Dear clients and readers, As you probably remember two years ago (2018), we were proud to announce the launch of a new website, domain name and logo, with new improved features, which defines better our corporate image and mission statement. Our primary goal with…
Are you tax compliant in Spain? FISCAL REPRESENTATION ANNUAL SERVICE PACKAGE (Annual tax declaration + Emergency assistance) Are you tax compliant in Spain? Did you know that if you fail to pay the annual taxes to the government, you risk facing expensive penalties? Annual Tax Declaration is NOT the IBI In the first place, we would…
Enforcement of international court orders or judgments in Spain Overview Enforcement court orders Spain: The enforcement of foreign judgments is governed by Act 29/2015 dated 30 July 2015 on international legal co-operation in civil matters (Legal Co-operation Act), which entered into force in Spain on August 2015. Article 2(a) of the Legal Co-operation Act asserts…
SPANISH BANKS ARE LOSING THE BATTLE AGAINST THE EU CONSUMERS: MORTGAGE COSTS Dear clients and readers, I am proud to announce that we have recently won another important court case regarding the refund of the mortgage expenses by a Spanish bank. Consequently, I believe this article will surely be of great interest for those people…
Greeting for a happy New Year 2020 Our Mission Statement: Having a human-based purpose BZN LEX International lawyers have been providing professional services to real people for almost 20 years. In fact, I humbly but firmly believe that when you have a genuine mission to serve the clients and see them through that light, then…
Dear friends and colleagues, Greetings from BZN INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM. The atmosphere at BZN this year has been electric. Just this fall, we’ve won several lawsuits, published new articles, helped a lot of new clients, and much more. Whether you are a friend, client, or reader, thank you so much for making our work possible, and…
A real Testimonial from an excellent client: “Devoted legal assistance”; I must say that I am truly honoured and flattered for the testimonial; and interesting book that has kindly been given to me as a gratitude gift; by a very good client and friend. Thank you so much for your wonderful present and also for…
What is the NIE number? Useful Tips. First, the Spanish NIE number is the tax identification number, mandatory by all foreigners with financial, professional or social affairs, regardless of whether they are a resident or non-resident in Spain. (i.e. buying a property, car, inheritance, management of taxes, get social security, register at the Padron, etc).…
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION SPANISH RESIDENCY 🇬🇧 All UK citizens living in the Alicante province can go to Alicante city to get the green Spanish residency card Dear clients and Readers, We are writing to inform you that British nationals living in the Alicante province can get next-day Spanish residency appointments in Alicante city. The Foreign Police…
What is a power of attorney? A notarial power of attorney is a public document notarized by a notary, by which, a person or Company, appoint another (usually a Solicitor), as legal representative to act on his or her behalf in certain legal acts. For instance, in order to buy or sell properties, dealing with…
IRPH Litigation Spain: The outcome of the European Court of Justice’s Decision On September 10, the Advocate General (Mr Maciej Szpunar) issued his Opinion on a preliminary ruling to be rendered by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The Opinion relates to the validity of a contractual clause regarding the sale of…
CRIMINAL RECORD CANCELLATION IN SPAIN: DOES MY CRIMINAL RECORD STAY WITH ME FOREVER? If you’ve been convicted of a criminal offence, you will usually then have a criminal record. This can cause a variety of problems. For example, a criminal record can adversely affect employment prospects, international travel plans, etc However, in Spain, all individuals…
Steps to follow to claim insurance damage DANA flooding in Spain II An extreme ‘Gota Fria’ –meaning ‘Cold Drop’– delivers Spain’s most Severe Storm in over a century and it has battered practically ALL of Alicante province between September 11 and 15th September. A succession of frigid polar fronts drove temps some 16C below-average across…
Responsibility of the owner for wrongful acts caused by tenants Beware of wrongful acts of your tenants, especially if you are a homeowner in a community. In fact, you could be jointly legally liable for any harm, damages or annoying behaviour caused by your tenant to the rest of the neighbours. Legislation applicable: Art 7.2…
# VERY URGENT HELP!! Please donate NOW to “HOGAR NAZARET”, and save the children from sexual exploitation and organ trafficking! Our Mission Statement At BZN LEX INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS, Charitable giving is one of our main aims (other than winning compensations for our clients of course) and as part of our corporate responsibility, we donate and…
PARENTAL LIABILITY: Who is responsible for the children’s wrongful acts in Spain? In the case of Sarah,- a girl of 12,- she accidentally hit with her bicycle, a pedestrian who was walking in the street, causing him injuries that needed medical treatment for two almost months. The injured party claimed 4.000 euros compensation for the…
CINQ CONSEILS UTILES 1. Pourquoi est-ce important de faire un testament Notarié en Espagne? Le testament en Espagne. Un testament est un document qui contient des directives sur ce que vous désirez que l’on fasse de vos biens personnels et de vos biens fonciers après votre décès. Le notaire étant un officier public, le testament…
