
Grants 2023 for the promotion of Spanish and foreign patent and utility model Applications
The following is an extract from the Resolution of the Directorate of the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office, O.A., announcing the award of grants on a competitive basis for the promotion of applications for patents and utility models in Spain and abroad for the year 2023.

Tax developments and highlights in 2023: Wealth tax liability for Non-residents
The Government approves the reciprocal recognition and exchange of driving licences between Spain and the United Kingdom

From September, companies are obliged to issue electronic invoices

The 2022 tax return campaign is already underway: all the keys to filing it.
We inform you that the Personal Income Tax and Wealth Tax return campaign begins on 11 April and will be active until 30 June 2023 for voluntary filing.

Change of criterion in the calculation of working hours: going out to smoke or have a coffee during work will not count as part of working hours

The Treasury will raise from 30,000 to 50,000 euros the exemption from the obligation to provide guarantees in tax debt deferrals/franchisement.
The Ministry of Finance and Public Function will raise the limit exempt from the obligation to provide a guarantee in applications for deferment or payment in instalments of tax debts from 30,000 to 50,000 euros.
A new law regulating the protection of persons reporting regulatory infringements

Can a company make use of private data without prior consent?
After the controversy generated by the AEPD last month, many have not been clear about the use of private data by the company. Is it possible for the employer to make use of the private phone number to create Whatsapp groups without prior consent?