Eduardo Gracia, managing partner at Ashurst in Madrid explains that tax authorities are taking a much tougher stance on tax fraud and evasion as public opinion is questioning companies' tax structures from not only a legal perspective, but also a moral one.

It has been reported that the Spanish National Anti-Fraud Investigation Office, and competition authorities, have opened an investigation into the importation of diesel to Spain from Turkey and Morocco.

Our client was desperate, his reputation and good name in the workplace would be gone forever if he had to face a custodial sentence.

IWPA also published Guide 1/2026 on the notification of Internal Reporting System Officers, which sets out the basis...

On December 2023, the Spanish Constitutional Court issued a judgment that reopened the issue of the transfer of legal entities' criminal liability following a corporate acquisition.

Article 228 of the Penal Code establishes as a condition for the prosecution of the crime of abandonment of family, minors or persons with disabilities in need...

The last thing that most people expect to happen when they go on holiday is to be arrested. Unfortunately, this is a reality for some tourist when on holiday in Europe.

On 25 March, the Compliance Department of Toda & Nel-lo and the Madrid Chamber of Commerce will co-organize...

A total amount of 2,764 pairs of shoes infringing different Adidas brands and designs were seized.

As consequence, administrative costs will sky-rocket, while resources and organization will mushroom out of control.

Key Regulatory Developments In Spain - September 28, 2018

On June 1, 2021, the European Public Prosecutor's Office, the European Union's new arm to combat fraud, became operational.

Perception of corruption among lawyers greatest in Portugal, where majority say it is a problem, but also a belief that it is a 'cultural issue' in Spain

La Autoridad Independiente de Protección del Informante (AIPI) habilitó el pasado 9 de febrero de 2026, el formulario electrónico para comunicar los nombramientos y ceses del responsable...

The Spanish criminal law reform introduced by Law 5/1010, dated June 22, 2010 and in force since December 23, 2010, introduces important changes in Spain's business environment.

A big step forward has been taken regarding whistleblowers protection. It will undoubtedly make the complaint channel more effective that must be included in all compliance programs.

And in a crime of tax fraud, the author has legal income even though it is hidden.

This was the conclusion reached by the Supreme Court in its Judgment of June 20, rejecting a final appeal in cassation No. 998/2018.

On January 23, 2018, the General Guidelines for the 2018 Tax and Customs Control Plan have been published in the Official State Bulletin. The Guidelines are based on the following four main areas:

The minister for the Presidency, Justice and Relations with the Parliament explained that the Action Plan is a roadmap with 31 measures that the Government will implement over the next three years.