Claudia Vargas Puccio

A Heartwarming Evening at the Collective Calling Christmas Gala

The festive spirit came alive at the stunning Villa Padierna, a luxurious hotel located in Benahavís, as Alicia, Miguel Angel, Claudia—partners at Spence Clarke—and Galina, the manager of the administrative department, attended the annual Christmas gala organised by Collective Calling. Collective Calling, a remarkable charity, is dedicated to transforming lives both in Tanzania and along … Read more

New Regulations for Timekeeping in Spain: What Businesses Need to Know

Since 2019, Spanish labour law has required all companies with employees to keep a detailed record of working hours. These records must be stored for a minimum of four years and made available for labour inspections. Until now, businesses have had the flexibility to maintain these records either on paper or via digital systems. The … Read more

Some tips regarding IBI tax payments

Has your bank account been frozen due to unpaid local taxes? If you own property in Spain, you are required to pay several yearly taxes to the town hall where your property is located. The most important of these are the IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) and the rubbish collection tax. The town hall assumes … Read more

A small business VAT exemption for Spain – will this ever happen?

If Spain fails to incorporate into its tax regulations the EU directive 2020/285, approved by the Council of Europe on 18/02/2020, it will be subject to fines from the EU Commission. Perhaps other sanctions will apply and maybe Spain will be prevented from receiving EU funds until they comply. That would be very painful and … Read more

Spence Clarke Supports Collective Calling’s “Shine Like a Diamond” Fashion Show

This October, Spence Clarke partners Alicia, Miguel Ángel, and Claudia attended the dazzling “Shine Like a Diamond” fashion show, held at the beautiful Occo restaurant in Marbella. The event, organized by the charity Collective Calling, brought together an eclectic mix of people for a memorable evening, all in support of a noble cause. Collective Calling’s … Read more

Celebrating 40 Years of SUR in English

The Partners of Spence Clarke had the honour to be invited to the 40th anniversary celebrations of SUR in English commenced with a spectacular gala at the Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá in Marbella on 7 October, attended by over 200 guests, including representatives from local authorities and businesses. The event, sponsored by several local … Read more

Spence Clarke 2024 Summer Beach Party: A Day of Fun, Sun, and Surprises

This year’s Spence Clarke summer beach party was a resounding success, filled with thrilling competition, exciting water sports, and unforgettable moments. Held at the brand-new “Parque Mediterraneo” sports resort, which opened in May 2024, the event took full advantage of the resort’s impressive 50,000m² of sports facilities. From volleyball and football to handball and basketball … Read more