Today, MDG Advisors has approved its Code of Ethics where all the principles and values on which MDG’s corporate culture is based and through which its employees and other related parties relate to each other have been gathered. This is the materialisation and development of MDG’s entire philosophy and good governance, which has been implemented…

I have an English limited company with money in it. Can the company buy a Spanish property ? I would like to rent the property for holiday lets and also use it. I am looking at the canaries and main land Spain. The simple answer to this question is yes. An English company can buy…

On 24 December 2022, Law 31/2022 on the General State Budget was published in the Official State Gazette (BOE), which includes tax modifications, such as: A) Personal Income Tax: – With regard to reductions, the amount for obtaining earned income is increased for certain income thresholds. Also, economically dependent self-employed workers are increased in 2…

From 1st January 2023 in Spain there will be a special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging, whether it is presented empty or whether it is presented as containing, protecting, handling, distributing and presenting goods. Non-reusable packaging containing plastic is included to the extent that it is designed to contain, protect, handle, distribute and present goods,…

“Technology facilitates best practices for compliance regimes in the development of transfer pricing”   These tools significantly help in price fixing between companies   The use of technology in transfer pricing Technology is now an important part of the business growth of multinational groups. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) established last year…

“The approval of the new Startup Law will mark a turning point in the sector and a turning point for the future”   What is the main news of this recent measure? Following the approval in the Spanish Congress of Deputies on 2 December 2022 of the Law for the Promotion of the Emerging Companies…

MDG Advisors, a firm specialized in tax and accounting compliance, continues its expansion with the appointment of Pablo Mallo Bárcena as partner in the Tax&International areas. Mallo, originally from Asturias and with a degree in Economics from the University of Oviedo, joined the Malaga firm after working in Malta, Algeria and the United Kingdom and…

Main issues for non-residents The Solidarity Tax is a major setback for large fortunes. In particular, in this text, we will focus on those aspects related to non-residents and how they are affected by the application of this new tax that is currently being debated in Congress. By way of introduction, we believe we should…

“Spain’s large fortunes will have to contribute more to alleviate the energy and inflation crisis”   Will the application of the Solidarity Tax on Large Fortunes really be effective?   The object of the tax and its temporal scope The regulation of this tax is aimed at directly improving the country’s economic position. Introduced on…

“The incentives for attracting foreign investment in the capital of the Costa del Sol are increasing and it is a trend that is on the rise”   Malaga: the ideal destination for foreign companies looking to increase profitability   Why is Malaga emerging as the most reliable alternative for foreign capital?   Introduction Malaga, in…

Last Thursday, November 3, 2022, the Government of Spain approved the Startups Law, a law that may come to place the country at the forefront in attracting investors. It includes important tax measures and relaxes procedures to encourage the creation of and investment in startups in the technology sector. It favors the establishment of teleworkers…

On September 29, 2022, Law 18/2022 on the Creation and Growth of Companies was published, which comes into force on October 19, 2022. We can say that it modifies and adds new regulations, to: The regulation to create a RSC (Limited Liability Company): with a share capital of one euro, introducing reforms to facilitate its…

NEW FISCAL MEASURES FOR NEXT YEAR   Last Thursday, the central government announced a package of fiscal and tax measures for next year 2023, which we will now highlight: Wealth: The intention is to legislate a new tax on the country’s great wealth, provided that the net worth is more than 3 million euros. Thus,…

As we mentioned a few days ago, the Andalusian government, led by Juanma Moreno, announced new tax measures for Andalusians. On 21 September 2022, Decree-Law 7/2022 of 20 September was published in the Official Gazette of the Andalusian Regional Government, amending Law 5/2021 of 20 October on Taxes Assigned by the Autonomous Community of Andalusia,…

Juanma Moreno, president of the Junta de Andalucía, has announced the abolition of the Wealth Tax. On the one hand, in the coming days, the regional government intends to abolish the wealth tax in Andalusia by subsidising it by 100%, as has already been done in the Community of Madrid, in an attempt to reduce…

Dear clients:   We are contacting you to inform you that we have recently made a change in our corporate image, becoming MDG Advisors.   Due to the growth we have experienced in the last few years not only nationally but also internationally, the new brand aims to respond to this development in a global…

On 1 July, Law 12/2022 of 30 June came into force in the Official State Gazette (BOE), regulating the promotion of occupational pension plans, which brings with it a series of tax implications, both in Income and Corporate Income Tax, as well as in Wealth Tax. What are these tax implications? – Personal income tax:…

Recently, the Tax Agency has approved two new forms, 172 and 173, in order to carry out a more exhaustive monitoring of the traffic of virtual currencies and their declaration. Both forms are for the informative declaration of virtual currency balances (172) and for the informative declaration of transactions with virtual currencies (173). The filing…

For years, virtual currencies, also known as cryptocurrencies, have been increasingly present in different transactions in national and/or international commerce and have always been exempt from taxation. However, one of the new features of the 2021 income tax return is the declaration of cryptocurrencies through a specific box for this purpose, thus raising various questions…

Miriem Diouri García, partner director of MDG Advisors is elected as member of the National Governing Council of the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain.

During the latest years, it has been (surprisingly) understood by the Tax Authorities in Spain, that a property situated in our country owned by a Non Resident entity, was supposed to “generate” rental income in Spain, for the mere availability of the asset for related parties such as directors or shareholders of the entity, and…

Why is the best time to make the regularisation now, before the regulation becomes final? Last January, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that both Form 720, where assets and rights located abroad are declared, and the penalty system derived from it, were contrary to EU law, as they impose an excessive…

As we previously mentioned in our blog, on 13 March 2021 the International Taxation and Double Taxation Agreement between Spain and the United Kingdom in relation to Gibraltar was approved, marking a turning point in the tax treatment of individuals and legal entities that have a tax relationship with Gibraltar. The agreement, which came into…

Leticia Cayuela, partner of the Tax & QC area is appointed member of the Board of National Experts of the Spanish Association of Tax Advisors (AEDAF). The AEDAF is a group of tax advisors at a national level who value the best fiscal and tax tools in order to provide the maximum experience to the…

MDG Advisors continues its expansion by appointing Leticia Cayuela Mayor as a partner in the Tax and Quality Control area. Leticia has a degree in Business Studies from the University of Almeria, and a degree in Economics from the University of Malaga. She furthered her academic training with a Master’s Degree in Finance, Banking and…

Recently, from MDG Asesores we have won a new case against the Regional Economic Administrative Court (hereinafter, TEAR) in relation to the deadlines that the Tax Agency has to notify the taxpayer and its challenge. In this specific case, on 15/05/2020, a deferral was requested for the payment of Non-Resident Tax in relation to the…

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has declared illegal the regulation of the Model 720, which obliges taxpayers to declare assets abroad that exceed the amount of €50,000. The CJEU understands that, despite being a purely informative model, there are several legal issues that call it into question, which are as follows:…

On 9 November, Royal Decree-Law 26/2021 of 8 November was published in the Official State Gazette, which fills the legal vacuum left by Constitutional Court Ruling 182/2021 on the calculation to determine the taxable base of the now colloquially known “Plusvalía”, which we have previously discussed in our blog (link here). This legal route has…

On 13 March 2021 and with effect from 2022, an International Agreement on taxation and double taxation between Spain and the United Kingdom in relation to Gibraltar has recently been approved. The Agreement creates a set of rules to define tax residency, prevent double taxation and introduce transparency between Spain and Gibraltar on tax matters.…

As we announced in our blog last week, the Constitutional Court has published its sentence on the unconstitutionality issue 4433/2020 regarding the Tax on the Increase in Value of Urban Land or, colloquially known as “Plusvalía”.   CONTEXT OF THE TAX CONTROVERSY   In order to understand the context of the controversy surrounding this tax,…

Last 26th October 2021, the new Law 5/2021, of 20th October, on the Devolved Taxes of the Autonomous community of Andalusia, was published in the BOJA (Official Gazette of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia). This new regulation, according to its Second Final Provision, will come into force on 1st January 2022, except for the following…

The High Court has declared unconstitutional and null and voided a large part of article 107 of the TRLRHL, which was the fundamental pillar for the calculation of the taxable base of the municipal capital gains tax on the increase of urban land (“Plusvalía”). The unconstitutionality has occurred due to the fact that the calculation…

The entry into force of the Law on Measures against Tax Fraud (Law 11/2021 of 9 July) has meant a turning point in the taxation of non-EU non-resident taxpayers in relation to their assets located in Spain. With the entry into force of this law, the taxation of non-EU non-residents is equal to the taxation…

We are writing this post on the occasion of the publication of the new Law 11/2021, of 9 July, on measures to prevent and combat tax fraud. This law introduces regulatory changes that affect taxation, which we highlight below: The system of surcharges for late filing without prior notice is modified: according to (article 27.2 LGT): An additional…

We would like to inform you that yesterday, 27th April, Decree-Law 7/2021 of 27th April was published in the Extraordinary  BOJA number 37, reducing the rate of Transfer Tax and Stamp Duty Tax (also known as “ITP/AJD” in Spanish) to boost and reactivate the economy of Andalucía in the face of the crisis situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic…

It is undeniable that BREXIT is deeply changing trade relations between EU countries and the UK, and in tax matters this change is not far behind.   Today we would like to report on a specific case of change in taxation in Spain that may affect certain structures of British companies and partners with real…

Soft Landing   Relocating to Spain and getting lost with all the paperwork to be made? Let your hair down, we will assist you with all the necessary changes, so you can enjoy the weather and sunshine 🙂   Our helpful soft-landing service will make you to resolve the following (and numerous) issues:   a)…

Relocating your business offers many benefits, yet also comes with its share of business challenges: designing systems and processes, managing cash flow, securing the appropriate talent and training staff at large, etc. Another consideration exists that is just as critical – especially since it often presents unforeseen issues: Compliance. Failing to remain legally compliant can…

SPANISH IN-COUNTRY COMPLIANCE   Spain is commonly known as a country full of bureaucracy. Regardless the current COVID-19 crisis has led to a structural change, the reality is that public administrations in Spain still require loads of paperwork, especially in the business activities.   Companies and freelancers have to comply with numerous obligations, not only…

As we have exceeded the figure of 1,000 COVID-19 infections in Malaga city, we have moved to alert level 4 grade 2. From today, Wednesday 3 February 2020, in the municipality of Malaga city, the opening to the public of all retail establishments that are not considered as essential activity is suspended. The duration will…

In the context of uncertainty caused by COVID-19, many companies are looking for new ways to operate, whether if it means internationalization to find new markets abroad or a complete review of the structure to adapt to the remote work. This implies a loss of control in the management of the company. The best way…

February, the month of Compliance at MDG   Come and join us on our Compliance days where we would me analysing all sides of this important matter for international investors in Spain.   – Why compliance is essential in the current economic environment ……3rd of February, 2021 – Spanish In-country compliance …..10th of February, 2021…

With the approval of the Extraordinary BOJA number 6, last 16th January 2021, new measures have been implemented in Andalucia. All measures will be in force until 01 February 2021. We attach this bulletin and certificate of travel between municipalities for work purposes. Please, find below main details of these measures: – Limitation of mobility…

We would like to inform that last December 31st the General State Budget Law 11/2020 was published, from which we extract the most relevant points: *Personal Income Tax:  – The tax rate for incomes over Euros 300,000 is increased by two points. Except for modifications in the autonomous section, the marginal tax rate is 51.5%…

We would like to inform you that past 10th December, the Andalusian Regional Government approved new temporary and exceptional measures to contain COVID-19 during the Christmas period. Published in the “BOJA Extraordinario” Nº88 of 11th December 2020. It consists of two periods: from 12 to 17 December and from 18 to 10 January. Please find attached…

Find below a summary with the latest news, published in the BOE number 303 of 18th November, Royal Decree-Law 34/2020 of 17th November to support business solvency, the energy sector and tax matters:   1.- Extension of the grace periods and guarantees for ICO loans   The expiration deadline of the guarantees regulated under RDL 8/2020…

Last 16th November, the Andalusian Regional Government (“Junta de Andalucía”) signed an agreement with the Andalusian Confederation of Businessmen, in which it has been created a new Support Plan to self-employed and medium sized companies based in Andalucia, that includes measures and aids totalling 666.6 million euros, which will come in the form of direct…

We would like to inform you that from 00:00, Tuesday 10th November until 00:00, 24th November, the following measures approved by the Andalusian Regional Government with regards to Covid-19 prevention will come into force. Please find attached the entire new regulation for your verification. Malaga is at alert level 3 and affected by level 1…

Dear clients,   After publishing the Royal Decree 926/2020 in BOE and the President’s Decree 8/2020 in BOJA, it has been regulated, as you all may know, the curfew between 23.00 hours and 6.00 hours. The Junta de Andalucía has maintained this same timetable, therefore there are no modifications related to the rules published by the…

COVID 19 IMPLICATIONS ON 2020 PERSONAL INCOME TAX There is no doubt that 2020 Personal Income Tax ( PIT) campaign, that will begin in April 2021, will be an unprecedented one, taking into consideration the numerous legal changes and the exceptional COVID 19 situation . Thus, it is convenient to comment some implications that the…

BREXIT: THE END OF THE TRANSITIONAL PERIOD   Next 31st December 2020 the transitional period of Brexit will end. Even though there is a lot of uncertainty regarding the possibility of having a special tax agreement between UK and the EU, at present day, there is none and consequently, UK will be considered as a…

We are pleased to announce that on September 17th MDG Advisors received the Award for Best Business Trajectory 2020 from AJE. Among others, the jury included important personalities from the Malaga Town Hall, Technological Park of Malaga, Bic Euronova, University of Malaga, Junta de Andalucia and AJE Board of Directors.

At MDG we have adopted telecommuting as most things are adopted in life, with the urgency of a close deadline and where there was no room for procrastination. We had organised the remote system many months before but had hardly used it unless for the very extraordinary days we could not go to the office for…

From MDG, we would like to inform you about the principal measures taken in this regulation. However, we would like to inform you also that as from tomorrow, there will be more measures published and the ones we already have will be clarified. We are living a confusing time and little rigour in the regulation…

We are happy to announce that we have taken a new step on the digital transformation of our procedures: we are already in the cloud and we are proud of it! At MDG we have always been very focused on walking alongside technology, as we trust on the new IT era to ensure smooth communications…

Dear clients,  From Mdg Advisors, we would like to inform you about the new measures implemented by the Government, through the publication today of the regulation “Real Decreto-Ley 8/2020”, which may affect the self-employed/ freelance.  First of all, we would like to inform you that we are awaiting the development of these regulations, as well as we…

Today, 31th January, the UK leaves the European Union and we would like to inform you briefly in tax terms about it.   Finally the Brexit Agreement has been signed, but now begins a transition period until next 31th December 2020. During this transition period, EU laws will continue to be in force for british…

The deal arranged by PSOE and Unidas Podemos last 30th December has provoked an agreement that both parties have called “Coalición Progresista. Un nuevo acuerdo para España”. This agreement includes, amongst others, the partial abolishment of the labour reform approved back in 2012, increase of Minimum Wages and a series of fiscal measures. The main points of…

For all those non-residents outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) who paid the Tax on Inheritance and Donations years ago, the decision made by the Spanish Supreme Court on February 19 has been good news. The Spanish Supreme Court finally ruled that Spanish internal regulations discriminates non-residents in relation to…

The control on the daily working times in Spain is no longer a company policy matter; it has become compulsory since 12th May. The new regulation was published on Royal Decree Law 8/2019, which was effective last April, 12th, and established one month period for all companies in Spain to implement anyhow this mandatory control.…

  Despite of the sun, the beach and the Andalusian way of life, there are other factors that should be considered when thinking of buying a property in Spain. It is surprising to see how, due to the lack of professional advice, many non tax residents with properties in Spain hardly know anything about their…