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NEWSLETTER 
APRIL 2026 
SPAIN & PORTUGAL

 
Belzuz Abogados S.L.P. is pleased to invite you to the Labour Law Seminar to be held on 23 April 2026 at the Hotel Emperador in Madrid.
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Belzuz Abogados S.L.P. – Portugal Branch is pleased to invite you to the Insurance Law Event, which will take place on 13 May 2026 at the Eurostar das Letras Hotel in Lisbon.
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COMMERCIAL AND CORPORATE LAW

» Portugal  - Shareholder Conflicts: When Disloyalty Threatens the Stability and Continuity of Companies
Shareholder disputes represent one of the main sources of instability within the ...

 
» Portugal - End of Ultralight Plastic Bags in 2027: What Will Change for Consumers and Businesses?
From the first of January two thousand and twenty-seven, ultralight plastic bags, ...

 
 
» Portugal  - Portugal Strengthens the Legal Framework for Clinical Trials: New Law Enhances Participant Protection and Clarifies Rules Governing Medical Research
Portugal has enacted Law No. 9/2026 of 6 March, establishing a new legal ...
 
» Portugal - DEUCP: Understanding Its Importance in International Public Procurement Procedures
The DEUCP, European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), is a self‑declaration by ...

 
» Portugal  - Electric Vehicle Charging in Portugal: New Fees for Charging Infrastructure Now in Force
The new Ministerial Order 133/2026/1 establishes the fees applicable to the ...

 
» Portugal - SDR: The New Deposit and Return System Now Has a Launch Date — Is Your Company Ready?
The Deposit and Return System (SDR) will come into force in Portugal on 10 April ...

 
» Portugal - Portugal strengthens electric mobility regulation with mandatory insurance for operators
Ordinance no. 118/2026/1, of 19 March, has been published, establishing the ...
 
» Spain - Non-Monetary Contributions to Limited Companies: Types and Legal Framework
At the Commercial Law Department of BELZUZ ABOGADOS ESPAÑA in Madrid, as ...
 
» Spain - Prize Draws and Competitions: Regulatory Framework and Compliance in Spain
At the Commercial Law Department of BELZUZ ABOGADOS ESPAÑA, in Madrid, as ...
 
» Spain - Rescission on grounds of fraud in insolvency proceedings: Requirements, case law and practical application
The rescission action for fraud in insolvency allows the annulment of valid acts that ...

 
FISCAL AND TAX LAW
» Portugal - Corporate Capitalization in 2026: Tax Incentives in Force in Portugal and Optimization Opportunities
The Portuguese State Budget for 2026 confirms the continuation of significant tax ...

 
 
» Portugal - Simplified Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Regime in 2026: tax framework, applicable coefficients and when it is advantageous for service companies
The simplified regime for determining the taxable base in Corporate Income Tax ...

 
 
» Portugal - Portugal Golden Visa in 2026: updated requirements, investment options and legal framework following the end of real estate eligibility
The Portuguese Residence Permit for Investment Activity (Golden Visa) remains in ...
 
 
LABOR LAW
» Spain - Is dismissal invalid following a request to reduce working hours? The High Court of Justice clarifies fraudulent use
Protection for work-life balance is not an absolute ‘shield’. The recent Judgment No. ...

 
 
» Spain - Is any dismissal of an employee on sick leave or temporary incapacity invalid? The Madrid High Court of Justice clarifies that this is not the case; a number of conditions must be met
The Labour Chamber of the High Court of Justice of Madrid, in a judgment dated 14 ...

 
FAMILY, SUCCESSION AND FAMILY BUSINESS LAW
» Spain - Custody of pets in the event of separation or divorce 
The legal framework governing pets in the event of divorce in Spain has changed ...
 
INSURANCE LAW
» Spain - The civil liability of an insurance agent towards the insurer for whom they distribute insurance on an exclusive basis. Landmark Supreme Court ruling STS 1692/2025
At BELZUZ ABOGADOS ESPAÑA, as insurance specialists, we will discuss in detail in ...
 
» Portugal - The use of telemarketing in the insurance distribution sector in Portugal
The use of call centres by insurance distributors is widely permitted under the Legal ...
 
» Spain - Civil liability of companies in the event of cyber attacks: legal analysis and insurance cover
Increasing digitalisation has heightened companies’ exposure to cyber risks such as ...

 
» Portugal - The disciplinary procedure of a physician – deadlines and procedural steps
In Portugal, when faced with conduct that may be considered improper on the part ...
 
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