LIBERALIZATION OF PHILIPPINE REGULATIONS ON LAND LEASING
Reform of Previously Existing Regulations In the Philippines, as in other Southeast Asian countries, the acquisition of land by a foreign investor for commercial, industrial, or tourism purposes has traditionally been limited. Access was only possible...
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MALAYSIA’S THIRTEENTH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
1. General Characteristics A few days ago, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim presented Malaysia’s Thirteenth Economic and Social Development Plan (“Rancanang Malaysia Ketiga Belas”), a Plan that, under the theme “Recalibrating the...
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SPAIN’S FOREIGN ACTION STRATEGY 2025-2028. SOUTHEAST ASIA
On June 10, the Spanish Council of Ministers approved the Spain’s Foreign Action Strategy 2025-2028, a Strategy that replaces the one in force between 2021-2024, and which contains in its subtitle, A foreign policy with its own identity, three...
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ALTERNATIVES TO SPANISH GOLDEN VISA: RESIDENCE VISA FOR ENTREPRENEURS (II)
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on the first of the three alternatives that currently exist to obtain a residence visa in Spain, once the “Golden Visa” scheme has been repealed by Organic Law 1/2025, of January 2. So, after the Non-Lucrative...
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THAILAND: OPENING UP TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT
Reform of the Thai Foreign Investment Law A few weeks ago, the Thai Cabinet, aiming to further open the current regulatory framework to foreign investment, approved a series of measures leading to the reform of the existing Foreign Business Act...
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SPAIN: ALTERNATIVES TO THE “GOLDEN VISA” SCHEME: (I) THE NON-LUCRATIVE VISA
What is the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)? The “Golden Visa” scheme was introduced by Sections 63 to 67 of the Law 14/2013, of September 27, on Support for the Entrepreneurs and their Internationalization. This scheme, linked to the realization of...
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AVCO.legal
Law Firm
AVCO Legal has consistently grown over the years since its inception in 1986 when the founder and director started his individual practice.
By 1991 a partnership was in place in order to better fulfil our client’s needs in terms of practice areas and location. While retaining the Firm’s original focus on corporate, litigation and transportation law, more areas were added to the mix. IP, IT, labour and employment, tax, international trade and banking departments were created while a significant expertise developed in industries such as fashion, construction, wine, tourism, energy and franchising.
Greater availability means being closer to clients, which is why location is important to us. Based in Madrid (Spain) the Firm expanded its presence, setting up offices firstly in Vigo (Spain), then Lisbon (Portugal) and Milan (Italy). Through AVCO Corporate Services we are also present in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) where we assist clients who do business in South-East Asia.