The sales of hybrid cars in Spain increased at a rapid pace throughout 2017. Businessmen who want to invest in Spain in this industry should know that the hybrid cars market developed in 2017 (up until September 2017) by 83% compared to the same period of 2016. At the moment, the registration of hybrid cars in Spain accounts for 51,079 vehicles, as presented by the Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Automobiles and Trucks (ANFAC). Our team of Spanish lawyers can offer legal assistance on the main regulations that must be respected by companies which sell hybrid vehicles on this market. 

Spain’s Statistical Office reported that more than 7,000 new companies were created in October. The total business creation percentage rose by 1.5 percent compared to the same month last year. Our lawyers in Spain can give you complete details on how to open a company in Spain and the main rules and regulations for business creation.

Gaming operators in Spain are offered a new window of time during which they can apply for licenses for these types of activities. This is the third time when business owners in Spain are offered a period to apply for these permits since the sector was regulated in 2011. One of our lawyers in Spain can give you complete information about the special licenses needed in the gambling sector. 

The legal framework for arbitration matters between consumers and companies in Spain has recently been modified. Under the new legislation, customers disputes with companies providing goods and services in Spain are free of charge for the customers. At the same time, there are no thresholds for the value of a claim, a provision that was introduced in the Spanish national legislation under the requirements of the European Union (EU). Our team of lawyers in Spain can provide in-depth legal advice on the arbitration rules applicable here.