All of our lawyers and administrators always look to provide a friendly and efficient service to our clients. With our 4 offices in Mijas Costa, Nerja, Coin and Tenerife in the Canary Islands we provide a professional service and these … Continued
De Cotta Law partner, Jonathan Sutton recently attended the Five Wealth evening with Bryan Robson at the Radisson Edwardian in Manchester as a guest of Weightmans solicitors. The event was to support the very worthwhile charity Support Dogs. It was … Continued
The law on illegal occupation of property was changed in 2020 in an effort to give better protection to property owners. Unfortunately, while some of the changes have improved the position, once squatters have been in possession for some time … Continued
Prevention is better than cure, as De Cotta Law explains… Owning, running and managing a business in Spain is rewarding and can be challenging. Unpaid invoices and accounts can cause immediate cash flow problems and build up longer term issues … Continued
De Cotta Law can provide a professional and confidential service to residents of Spain We are often asked whether a couple can choose to divorce in England or in Spain, and where they will have the greater economic advantage. Although … Continued
The Spanish Association of Professionals working in the field of International Child Abduction (Asime) held a Conference in Málaga on 23rd & 24th November. Our specialist lawyer, Reyes Gomez Llorente attended the event. A number of professionals from different countries … Continued
De Cotta Law were very proud to be one of the sponsors of the X111 Padel Tennis Tournament at Vincci Costa Golf in Chiclana recently. Over 900 people attended at the event over the weekend of 27th to 29th October. … Continued
In September this year a new law has come into force on Animal Welfare. Law 7/2023 incorporates important changes which affect owners of domestic animals. Here are some of the relevant provisions: 1. Domestic animals must not be left unaccompanied … Continued
Last week the Canary Islands Government has modified the inheritance and gift tax allowances that are applicable in the Canary Islands: a 99.9% inheritance tax allowance is now generally applicable to Group II (children and adopted children of 21 years … Continued
Since I joined De Cotta Law in 2021, I have spoken to lots of clients about the ‘90 in 180 day rule’. Many Brits claim that this is unduly restrictive, with some of them even deciding to sell their second … Continued
The law on illegal occupation of property was changed in 2020 in an effort to give better protection to property owners. Unfortunately, while some of the changes have improved the position, once squatters have been in possession for some time … Continued
The actions of Spain´s Tax Authority (the “Agencia Tributaria” in Spanish, and referred to as “AT” from this point) in recent years suggests an increased focus on fighting tax havens, searching for hidden assets and controlling international taxation. One of … Continued
