A month that changed the world, perhaps.

The idea of this column was to share a thought or two every month, vaguely pegged to business, economics or politics, and more often how the three things are inextricably linked. It wasn’t supposed to be a monthly spin on climate change, but of late it seems to be...

Activity tax in Port Authority marinas

The Port and marine legislation establishes in article 183  of the Real Decreto Legislativo 2/2011  the obligation for business and entrepreneurials to pay the so called activity tax, “tasa de actividad or TA” for the occupation and use of public  Port Authority...

Dealing with estates with foreign assets

When someone dies, the administration of their estate needs to include all assets, wherever they are situated in the world. It has become quite common for individuals to own foreign assets, from holiday properties and possessions, to bank accounts or other...

Jet Ski regulation in Spain

In recent years we have experienced a considerable increase in the number of sailing of Personal Water Craft (PCW), or Jet Skis and this has made it necessary to regulate their use to ensure the safety of both their occupants and bathers, regardless of the model or...

The Central Maritime Court

The sea has traditionally been the main means of transport, especially in the commercial field. Since ancient times, man has tried to dominate it, but  has not always be successful in said task. Witnesses are the numerous shipwrecks spread in the coasts around the...

Five reasons to review your life insurance needs

There are many stages in life when we should re-evaluate the need to protect our families. No one likes to think about a time after they’ve gone. Yet there are milestones in our life that do, or should, prompt us to think about the future and what might happen to...