The Due Diligence Checklist: How to Conduct a Productive Information Review Before Purchase

As we introduced in our previous articles, this video will continue to discuss due diligence and legal audits. Specifically, we will lay out a checklist of information requests. The due diligence checklist is a useful tool for the process of acquiring or selling a company, and is also an analytical process that may be applied to any big decision.  It’s…

DUE DILIGENCE STRATEGIES: ARE YOU ACQUIRING A COMPANY, A MERGER, OR A LISTED COMPANY?

As we’ve discussed in previous videos, conducting due diligence is essential in the purchase and sale of a company and involves analysing and auditing different types of company documentation before investing. Due diligence helps us understand the company’s true situation and determine whether the transaction is secure.  However, before defining the scope of the due diligence analysis, it’s essential to…

DUE DILIGENCE: PROTECTING NEW INVESTMENTS AND ACHIEVING SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS

The expression «diligence is the mother of good luck» is widely known. Doing your due diligence, your hard work, research, investigation, or analysis, is a process that is used with equity in our day-to-day life choices, as well as more specifically in legal, financial, and market audits.  Understanding how due diligence is systematically applied in commercial investment negotiations may help…

SEVEN NEW TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR NON-EU INVESTORS TO START MAKING NOW ON YOUR SPANISH RENTAL PROPERTY

The recent ruling by the Spanish National Court (3630/2025) has led to several new tax deductions that may be claimed for the upkeep of your rental property in Spain. If you would like to know more about this new law, read our article: Non-EU Investors in Spanish Real Estate: Are There Any Tax Benefits?  Otherwise, here are the specifics on…

NON-EU INVESTORS IN SPANISH REAL ESTATE: ARE THERE ANY TAX BENEFITS

The health, cultural, and dietary benefits have all been explored ad infinitum; however, rarely are tax benefits, Spain, and Real Estate topics found together.  However, recently, a ruling was made by the Spanish National Court (3630/2025), which directly affects the taxation of non-resident persons in Spain and how they collect income from rental properties located within the country.  If your…

7 TIPS FOR AVOIDING LEGAL TROUBLE WHILE BUYING PROPERTY IN SPAIN

On a recent trip to La Rosaleda in the Retiro Park of Madrid, lawyer Josep Palmer presents seven suggestions for how to avoid legal trouble while purchasing property in Spain. If you would like to learn more about this topic, read our full article here, or contact Mr. Palmer through LinkedIn with specific concerns.

BUYING PROPERTY IN SPAIN: HOW TO AVOID LEGAL PROBLEMS

Yes, investing in property in a foreign country requires some preparation. Considering a few questions ahead of time helps to avoid legal errors. The objective is to identify responsibilities ahead of time, avoid being disappointed by delayed justice, to keep moving forward with your dreams, and to enjoy life.  When you arrive in this country, it is important not to…

LEGAL CONSULTATION: ¿WHEN  SHOULD I GET SOME REAL LEGAL ADVICE?

Client: You are a lawyer here in Spain. Do you mind if I ask you some questions?  Josep Palmer, Attorney: Sure, I would love to.  Client: I don’t have one specific legal issue, but lots of different concerns. How do I know when I should get some real legal advice? Josep Palmer, Attorney: Well, my job as a lawyer is…


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