This summer, our partners Sue, Alistair, and Claudia were joined by the Spence Clarke management team for a memorable sailing trip from Puerto Banús, Marbella. It was a day full of laughter, adventure, and just the right amount of challenge from the open sea. The water was a little wavy, which meant that poor Sue … Read more
In the context of intra-Community trade in goods, Intrastat is a compulsory statistical system afffecting thousands of businesses in Spain and across the European Union. While it is not a tax requirement, compliance is mandatory and failure to submit or serious errors are subject to significant penalties. Any business involved in buying or selling goods … Read more
Imagine this: tax inspectors arrive at your business unexpectedly, armed with a court order. You may be tempted to push back, but legally, you cannot deny them entry. However, that does not mean you must comply with everything they ask, especially when it comes to questioning your employees. When can tax inspectors enter your business? … Read more
This year’s Spence Clarke summer party was nothing short of spectacular. On a hot and sunny day, most of us gathered early at the beach near Beso Beach, ready for a day of relaxation, fun, and celebration. Armed with beers, tintos de verano, refreshments, plenty of ice, sun cream, towels, and parasols, we were set … Read more
The Spanish Tax Office (Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria – AEAT), commonly referred to as Hacienda, is responsible for managing the national tax system in Spain. One of its main roles is to ensure that taxpayers comply with their tax obligations. When this does not happen—whether due to omissions, improper payments, or delays—the AEAT can … Read more
We are pleased to share the success of a recent charity golf event “The GolfInfo.com Masters 2025”, organised by Simon Ness of Golfinfo in partnership with Gemma and Paul from Collective Calling. The event was held on 18 June at the beautiful Marbella Club Golf Resort, in collaboration with Spence Clarke, and brought together members … Read more
On Saturday, 8th June, all four partners of Spence Clarke – Susan Spence Clarke, Alistair Spence Clarke, Claudia Vargas Puccio, and Miguel Ángel – had the pleasure of attending the Hearts in Bloom Summer Garden Gala, a beautiful and heartfelt event organised by the charity Collective Calling. Held in the serene and picturesque grounds of … Read more
Spence Clarke was proud to be part of the prestigious Top International Business Guide & Awards, hosted by SUR in English on Wednesday, 28 May, at the stunning Beach Club Holiday World Resort in Benalmádena. The event celebrated international business excellence across southern Spain and gathered around 100 representatives from companies, organisations, and institutions with … Read more
Even with rigorous health and safety measures in place, workplace accidents can still happen. When an employee is injured and requires hospital treatment, it is likely that the Labour Inspector will visit your business. So, what steps should you take to ensure compliance and avoid penalties? How to respond after an accident Reporting the Incident … Read more
A recent case has raised an important question for employers: What happens when an employee requests paid leave for a legitimate reason but is later found to have misused it?One employer faced this dilemma when an employee took five days of paid leave to care for their hospitalised mother—only to be caught on social media … Read more
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