The role of sustainability in institutional investors’ decision-making and what proxy advisors do
The embedding of ESG factors in corporate governance and the prominent role of proxy advisors were key topics in the seminar How Institutional and Proxy Advisors Approach Sustainability at Listed Companies, organized by Garrigues Sustainable Dialogs.
Poland will establish a non-mandatory certification for public procurement contractors
Poland is implementing changes in its public procurement system to introduce non-mandatory contractor certification and streamline appeal procedures through remote trials and hearings.
Buying properties in Spain (II): key technical steps for Polish investors
Navigating the intricacies of property acquisition in Spain, especially for Polish buyers, requires a grasp of technicalities. From the pivotal signing of sales contracts to financing options, this article explores in detail the essential steps for…
Poland: How to make business decisions taking into account the Polish tax system
We share a complete guide on the Polish tax system in terms of basic charges like income taxation, VAT or real estate tax.
Buying properties in Spain (I): first steps and important considerations for foreign investors before the purchase
When it comes to purchasing a property in Spain, there are several factors to consider before, during, and after the acquisition process. In a three-part series of articles, we will delve into the steps to follow in each case, beginning with this…
Final approval for the European directive on greenwashing, requiring greater information to consumers
The European Council has approved the directive on greenwashing, which will ban commercial practices such as greenwashing and early obsolescence, together with increasing the information that will have to be given to consumers. The new law has yet…
The challenges of European AI regulation for the financial sector
Artificial intelligence has enormous potential for financial institutions. Therefore, in addressing its regulation, the aim is to provide a framework of legal certainty to facilitate its adoption and also to address the challenges and risks for the…
Poland: Amendment of the Wind Energy Investment Act opens up new development opportunities
La Cámara Baja del Parlamento polaco (Sejm) aprobó, el 8 de febrero de 2023, una enmienda de la Ley de Inversión en Parques Eólicos y algunas otras leyes. Hasta su enmienda, la ley limitaba las oportunidades de inversión en parques eólicos, al…
Commission's decision on tax lease partially annulled
On February 2, 2023 the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) partially annulled Commission Decision of 17 July 2013 which declared that the Spanish tax lease system was a state aid scheme and ordered it to be recovered from the investors…
The reconstruction of Ukraine, an opportunity for European entrepreneurs
Following Russia's aggression on February 24, 2022, Ukraine has been faced with the challenge of defending its borders, improving its administrative systems and rebuilding its damaged infrastructure.
Poland allows the creation of VAT groups from 1 January 2023
The new regulation facilitates management and may have a positive impact on financial liquidity in the capital group, whereas administrative activities related to the functioning of the VAT group are limited.
Directive on corporate sustainability reporting is published
The new EU legislation requires companies to report regularly on the effect of their activities on people and the environment.
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