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Royal Decree-Law 29/2026, of 6 October, introduces a comprehensive package of housing-related tax measures aimed at strengthening incentives for affordable rental housing and implementing changes to Personal Income Tax (IRPF), Value Added Tax (VAT), Property Tax (IBI) and Spanish Listed Real Estate Investment Companies (SOCIMIs). The aim is to encourage the supply of properties for

China strengthens intellectual property protection with a major reform introducing new requirements for trademark registration, use, and enforcement. On January 1, 2027, the new Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China is set to come into force, introducing significant changes to the management and protection of intellectual property rights in the Chinese market. This

Panama continues to establish itself as an attractive destination for companies and professionals seeking new business opportunities and international expansion in Latin America. Its strategic location, international connectivity and favourable environment for foreign investment make it a key gateway between the Americas and the rest of the world. Beyond its commercial and economic advantages, the

Since the economic liberalisation introduced by Law 10/2012, Andorra has established itself as an attractive destination for international investment, encouraging the establishment of foreign companies and the inflow of capital into various sectors of its economy. However, the growth in investment, combined with pressure on the real estate market and the need to promote higher

The Spanish Government has postponed the mandatory entry into force of the VERI*FACTU e-invoicing regulation until 2027. The measure, approved by the Council of Ministers and subsequently validated by the Spanish Congress, gives companies and self-employed professionals in Spain an additional year to bring their invoicing systems into compliance.   Regulatory background VERI*FACTU, established under

SMS messages continue to be one of the communication channels commonly used by companies to communicate with their customers. In many of these communications, recipients do not see a telephone number as the sender, but rather the company name, a brand name or a specific trade name. This alphanumeric identifier is what the regulations refer

Many companies routinely use the same templates for agency, distribution, supply, manufacturing, service provision, or commercial collaboration agreements. Although these templates remain legally valid, the regulatory landscape has shifted. Compliance matters that were previously managed primarily through internal policies are increasingly being incorporated directly into commercial contracts. Depending on the sector, the countries involved, and

Chile is currently considering a comprehensive legislative reform that introduces a range of tax, regulatory and administrative measures with the potential to reshape the country’s business and investment environment. Although the proposal must still complete the legislative process before becoming law, it already outlines significant changes that companies operating in, or planning to invest in,

On 10 June 2026, the Port of Barcelona, the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission (SMTC) and the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) signed a new strategic cooperation agreement officially establishing the “sister ports” relationship between both infrastructures. The agreement consolidates years of joint work and creates a formal framework for technical collaboration between two of the