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Marbella’s magnificent climate, superb beaches, wealth of leisure facilities and its unparalleled location have combined to make Marbella the centre for international tourism on the Costa del Sol.
The former fishing port was originally transformed into a summer playground for the rich and famous. In 1943, Ricardo Soriano, the Marquis of Ivanrey moved toMarbellaand was instrumental in developingMarbella’s tourism industry. His nephew, Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg founded theMarbella Clubwhich became a name synonymous with the international jet set.
These days Marbellais far more accessible and is one of the most popular family holiday destinations on the Costa del Sol.
So what can you do inMarbella? More importantly what can you do for free? Here are five suggestions.
Plaza de los Naranjos
Visit the Old Town
Marbellahas carefully preserved its old town of whitewashed houses, their facades adorned with wrought-iron grilles and breathtaking displays of flowers.
No visit is complete without seeing the Plaza de los Naranjos (translated literally as ‘orange tree square.’) It provides the perfect setting to unwind at one of the many outdoor cafes and enjoy a drink.
Wim Lamers, Maite Arcos
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The slogan states a point without expressing it in detail. It reflects the spirit of our firm of lawyers and tax advisers, Arcos & Lamers Asociados, as it transmits trust and security.
Why should you trust Arcos & Lamers Asociados with your legal, tax, labour, commercial and accounting issues?
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Marbella
A Swiss investment group is behind the opening of the centre, which will begin by offering four courses and with an initial investment of 2.2 million euros.
Marbellais about to join the list of towns which have private universities. After months of bureaucratic processes since the contract for the construction and management of this type of educational centre was put to tender, the mayor, Ángeles Muñoz has now announced the name of the chosen firm, which was the only one to express an interest in the initiative. Behind the Centro de Estudios Universitarios Internacionales de Marbella (MIUSC), which should open in September, is a Swiss holding company, the Genint group, which has interests and investments in different business sectors all over the world. With 15 years’ experience in financial advising, these investors view theMarbellaproject as a new business opportunity, explained Max Blauenstein, a representative of the firm, this week. “The crisis has led us to diversify our investments and we have seen the possibility of doing business with this project because we have confidence in its success”, he says. Read more »
Do you wish to purchase a property in Spain? You should take into account the recent change of Spanish law that now insures, in a higher degree, that Spanish Local Taxes are settled by the purchaser, whether it is a plot of land, apartment, villa or commercial premises .
The Spanish Plus Valíatax is a local tax to be paid to the corresponding Town Hall. It is calculated on the rates value of the property in Spain and the time that has lapsed from the last transaction. This information is provided by Arcos & Lamers Asociados, English speaking lawyers in Spain and Accountants in Marbella that may assist you in any purchase and sale transaction in Spain. Please see:Purchase and Sale of properties in Spain for additional information.
Trademark
As was already mentioned in a previous post of this Spanish law firm, Arcos & Lamers Asociados, those trade marks that follow the registration as Community trade marks, may expand their horizons beyond protection of the European Union through an international registration.
This process is performed by the Madrid Protocol system.
But, what is the Madrid System for International Registration of Trademarks?
MULTIMEDIA SECTION AND LITIGATION SERVICES AT ARCOS & LAMERSASOCIADOS AND CHANGES OF SPANISH TAX LEGAL LAWS.Our firm, always providing the best service to our clients and as a confirmation that we are in constant adaptation to new technologies, is pleased to invite you to visit the recent created multimedia section of or web site where you can view a brand new original presentation on litigation services.
Dutch: http://www.arcos-lamersasociados.com/nl/multimedia/
English: http://www.arcos-lamersasociados.com/multimedia/
French: http://www.arcos-lamersasociados.com/fr/multimedia/
Spanish: http://www.arcos-lamersasociados.com/es/multimedia/
In addition do not forget to follow our weekly posts that are appearing at our blog as at the same post are appearing in 4 different languages informing on relevant Spanish Tax legislation to take into account:
For example, the new reporting obligations on assets hold out of Spain: http://www.arcos-lamersasociados.com/983/accountant-in-spain-informing-on-spanish-tax-delaration-720/ Do not hesitate to contact one of the professional ofArcos & Lamers Asociados if you believe it applies to you, professionally and/or personally wise.
Increase of Capital Gain Tax: http://www.arcos-lamersasociados.com/943/spanish-capital-gain-tax-increase-for-the-year-2013/
Less tax deductions at Spanish Income Tax: http://www.arcos-lamersasociados.com/998/no-more-tax-reduction-for-investment-in-a-permanent-residence-in-spain/
Major developments with implication in Social matters
Tax Fraud and Social Security
Our firm has learned that on the latest Labour inspections many companies which had debts towards the Social Security, regardless the amount, have initially been fined with 3.000,00 €uros.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in the event you need any additional information or clarification.
Arcos & Lamers Asociados, lawyers in Spain, Solicitors in Spain, Tax advisers in Spain, Accountants in Spain.
Denia
Located right in the north of the Costa Blanca region of Spain is the busy and popular coastal town of Denia. Famous for its fine sandy beaches, its 11th Century castle and its many fiestas, Denia has long been a destination for tourists, holidaymakers and sun lovers. Well known for its fine harbour, Denia is an important ferry port with regular trips to the Balearic Islands (Ibiza is just two hours away by ferry).
Up until the tourism explosion of the 1960’s Denia was no more than a small fishing town, relying for its existence on fishing, agriculture and a small toy making industry. In recent years the town has expanded rapidly to cater for the large influx of tourists and the increasing demand for coastal holiday homes by rich Spanish and North Europeans. Denia still has a large fishing fleet and a busy fish market is held every day in the port. Read more »
Altea
Altea is located a ten minute drive North of Benidorm (ca.10 km), about 1 hour fromAlicante along the N-332 and is one of the most memorable coastal towns of the Costa Blanca, retaining its own unique Spanish charm in spite of its increasing tourism and popularity. It lies directly by the sea in the midst of a beautiful bay and is surrounding by rugged mountains – really picturesque! The name comes from the Moorish ‘Althaya’ which means ‘health to all’.
Situated on a steep hillside a short walk from the sea, with stunning views over the Bay of Altea, it is a town steeped in history and has long been a popular retreat for artists, sculptors and writers. With the recent addition of theUniversity of Culture and Fine Arts and a new concert hall Altea has been bestowed the official title of the ‘Cultural Capital of the Valencian region’.
MARIANO RAJOY
Spain’s prime minister dismissed doubts over the current health of Spanish lenders, and argued that the country’s banks had already revealed the extent of their troubles in a “complete striptease” of the sector. “I am absolutely convinced that Spanish financial institutions will not require any more funds than were given already,” he told theFinancial Times.
Spain was forced to seek a bank bail-out of up to €100bn from the EU last June. A later audit revealed that the country’s lenders would need a combined capital injection of almost €60bn.
Mr Rajoy described a “need for growth” in the 17-nation bloc, and called for Germany and other creditor nations to lead the way. “Those who are able to implement growth policies should do it,” he said. Read more »
Perelada
Peralada is an important fortified medieval town with several noteworthy buildings and a perfectly intact Roman bridge. The impressive castle, for many centuries the residence of the Rocaberti family, has a beautiful park featuring a small lake with swans.
The crenalated walls are fourteenth-century in origin, but the Renaissance palace has been added to over the years, and houses a good collection of old Flemish carpets and an 80,000-volume library, part of which is open to the public. Tomas de Rocaberti, count of Perelada and up to then Spanish Ambassador in Paris, created the library in the year 1888.
He and his brother Antoni de Rocaberti, count of Zavella, also maintained a school for theatre and music. This wonderful period ended too soon, however, with the death of the two brothers at the end of the 19th century. They did not leave any descendants. Read more »
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