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Everything you need to know to protect your designs and models in 2025. Given the importance of designs and models, and with the aim of modernizing legislation, facilitating registration, and harmonizing national and EU rules and procedures, the Council and the European Parliament are modifying their protection regulations. When will the new regulations be implemented?

The European Council has approved a new sanctions package in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. This sixteenth round of measures strengthens existing restrictions and introduces new prohibitions aimed at weakening Russian military and industrial capabilities, as well as sanctioning individuals and entities that facilitate the evasion of these measures. The main provisions include: •

If you are a resident in Spain and own assets or rights abroad, it is important to be aware of your obligation to report them using Modelo 720. This declaration must be submitted within the established deadline, which runs from January 1 to March 31, 2025. Below, we provide all the necessary information to comply

With the beginning of the new year, the Official State Gazette (BOE) has published Royal Decree-Law 10/2024, of December 23, which establishes a temporary levy on the energy sector applicable throughout 2025. The aim of this regulation is to adjust the fiscal framework for major players in the energy sector, ensuring a greater contribution from

The European Union and Mexico have concluded political negotiations to modernize the Global Agreement that governs their economic, political, and cooperation relations. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the bilateral relationship, thanks to the joint efforts of the EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security. The new agreement establishes a modern and ambitious

Through this regulation, the European Directive guaranteeing a minimum global taxation of 15% for multinational companies is transposed into national law, and several other relevant tax measures are incorporated, which will come into effect in 2024 and 2025. Complementary Tax to Guarantee a Minimum Global Level of Taxation for Multinational Groups and Large National Groups

At the end of December, significant tax changes were approved through Law 7/2024 and Royal Decrees-Law 9/2024 and 10/2024. These modifications, effective January 1, 2025, aim to adapt the tax system to current economic challenges and promote a more balanced and efficient fiscal framework. Key Changes to IRPF (Personal Income Tax) Higher declaration exemption thresholds:

On November 15, 2024, China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration issued Announcement No. 15 on Adjustments to Tax Refund Policies for Exports, which will come into effect on December 1. These changes will significantly impact the future business planning of both local and foreign companies involved in export operations from China to

There are different annual obligations of information on the possession of goods and rights located abroad, which must be completed before different administrations. The obligations, in order of maturity, are specified below: ETE FORM – Economic transactions and balances of financial assets and liabilities abroad are reported if they exceed the total amount of one