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On this page we have gathered together all of our guides about doing business in a foreign country, whichever country they relate to

Choosing Commercial Property

John Howell 13th September 2018

This guide covers… This guide deals with the special things that you will need to take into account when choosing commercial property. By commercial property, we mean things such as offices, shops, bars, restaurants and warehouses. It is best read in conjunction with our country specific guides to Choosing Commercial Property but we have produced this global version to deal …

Powers of Attorney – a Global Guide

John Howell 30th July 2018

Powers of Attorney are much used in international transactions where somebody who would normally have to attend to sign a document finds it inconvenient or impossible to do so.

Tax: the Taxation of Companies in Spain

John Howell 27th July 2018

In Spain, companies are taxes in a variety of ways. Understanding the system – and how it will work best for you – is essential if you want to do business in Spain via a company. This is an area where detailed professional advice is a must but it is still helpful to have a basic understanding of the system before you see your accountant.

Coming to Spain to Set Up a Business (Immigration/Visas)

Manzanares International 26th July 2018

If you want to set up a business in Spain there are plenty of opportunities to do so, especially if you are going to create employment in Spain. However, the processes can be quite complex. This guide will hep you make the right choices.

Buying Commercial Property in Spain

Manzanares International 26th July 2018

There are two group of people who buy commercial property. Those who need it for their own use and those who like it as an investment vehicle. Both groups need to make sure they buy the right property.

Debt Collection in Spain

John Howell 25th July 2018

For any business or individual, debt collecting is sometimes a tedious necessity. In Spain, it can be very slow and, all too often, unproductive. You can maximise your chances of success by taking some basic and inexpensive precautions and planning ahead. This guide covers what to do and how to do it.

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Setting Up a Company in Spain

Manzanares International 25th July 2018

Do you need a company in Spain? If so, which type? What are your options and what are their respective advantages and disadvantages? This guide sets out, briefly and simply, some of the issues concerned.

A lego businessman at his desk, grimacing at the camera

Starting a Business in Spain

Manzanares International 25th July 2018

Starting a business in a new country is exciting and it can be very profitable. It will certainly change your life! However, if you get it wrong it can prove to be a financial disaster and could change your life in all the wrong ways. Getting it right needs a bit of luck but, much more, hard work and thorough preparation. This guide will help you make the most out of this opportunity.

Opening a Bar in Another Country

Francine Carrel 24th July 2018

The reality often turns out very differently. Hard work. Crippling losses. No spare time. Descent into alcoholism. Sorry to sound a little grim, but the risks are real. A huge number of bars fail within their first couple of years. Yet running a bar can be, for the right person with the right drive, a profitable and fulfilling business. One …

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Buying an Existing Business in Another Country

John Howell 24th July 2018

Many people consider taking over an existing business rather than starting their own, brand new one. There are several advantages to doing this but there can also be significant risk.

Starting a Company in in a Foreign Country

John Howell 24th July 2018

More and more people are doing business internationally – either operating solely within their home country or with additional premises and staff in foreign countries.

Employment Law in Spain

Manzanares International 23rd July 2018

Some people work for the same employer, without incident or trouble, for years or decades. Others are not so lucky and encounter difficulties from unsafe working practices to racial or sexual harassment.

This guide gives you initial guidance as to what to do if things go wrong.

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Funding Your International Business

John Howell 23rd July 2018

Funding international businesses – especially small international businesses – can be tricky. Some would say nearly impossible. Funding them without falling into the hands of the crooks and charlatans who populate the internet is harder still.

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Starting a Business in a Foreign Country

John Howell 23rd July 2018

This guide is intended for the person who wants to start up a business based in a foreign country. This might be their only business or a branch of a business “back home”.

Businessmen from various countries talking together

Doing Business Around the World

John Howell 23rd July 2018

It is not long ago that most business operated locally or nationally. What they made – or their services – were consumed within a few miles or, at most, within their own countries.

Business Issues in Spain

John Howell 17th July 2018

Every country has special issues when it comes to doing business. Spain is no exception. This guide focused on some of the issues that can catch out the unwary.

Doing Business in Spain

Manzanares International 17th July 2018

Doing business in Spain is an enticing prospect. It is a large market (46 million people) and a trillion dollar economy. It has a very large expat population and over 75 million tourists per year, which opens a number of unique opportunities. So how do you do business in Spain?

Ease of Doing Business – Global List

Guides Global 29th June 2018

The World bank has been monitoring how easy it is to do business in countries around the world since 2001 and their evaluations should be high on your reading list.

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Selling a Business in Turkey

Başak Yıldız Orkun 8th June 2018

Once you have built a successful business it will (hopefully) build up in value and can later be sold.

Taking Over (Buying) a Business in Turkey

Başak Yıldız Orkun 8th June 2018

Many people consider taking over an existing business rather than starting their own, new one. There are advantages to doing this but there can also be significant risk.

Starting a Business in Turkey

Başak Yıldız Orkun 8th June 2018

Turkey is very welcoming when it comes to people wanting to set up new businesses. They realise that new business boosts the economy and creates local employment – and they also recognise that, for historical reasons, Turkey lacks some of the skills required by innovative businesses in the 21st Century.

Doing Business in Turkey – From Outside the Country

Başak Yıldız Orkun 8th June 2018

Turkey permits foreigners and foreign businesses of any nationality to do business in Turkey. This is true whether they are selling goods or providing services.

Business Culture in Turkey

John Howell 6th June 2018

Whatever your reason for doing business in Turkey, you will probably find that there are some big differences in business environment and culture.

Setting up a Company in Turkey

Başak Yıldız Orkun 8th January 2018

Turkey is one of the least complicated places – and one of the quickest – to set up a company.

Opening a Bar in Spain (Andalucia/Costa del Sol) – Video Guide

Manzanares International 21st August 2016

Lots of bars opened by expats fail – but some succeed, and succeed impressively. What makes the difference between a flop and a profitable business?

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Opening a Restaurant in Spain (Andalucia/Costa del Sol) – Video Guide

Manzanares International 21st August 2016

Many people want to open a restaurant in Spain, and that means there’s a lot of competition for expats who want to take this route.