Evolution: Discover your next workplace

Last month we announced that IL COWORKING & LEGAL SERVICES has significantly improved its facilities, offering you new and spacious areas. The growth of our center reflects the success of the professionals who choose us. What began as a shared workspace has transformed into a comprehensive platform for boosting businesses, startups or projects of various kinds.

In any case, our coworking space is more than just a physical space; it's home to a network of entrepreneurs, trainers, creatives, and freelancers who share knowledge and experiences daily. For this reason, we invite you to discover firsthand why our coworking community is constantly growing and how this synergy is redefining the way we understand work.

There's no doubt that work has evolved, and with it, so have we. Beyond simply offering a desk, IL COWORKING & LEGAL SERVICES has established itself as a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and collaboration. That is also the reason for our evolution: to offer you the ideal environment where your ideas become reality.

While it's important to be able to carry out your work in a comfortable, well-located, and quiet workplace, it's equally important to have spaces that allow you to best develop your skills and knowledge. technical meetings with clients or with your professional team, as well as organizing product presentations, implementing training activities, or any other multiple possibilities that our rooms offer you.

We understand that first impressions are crucial. Meeting in a professional, bright, and well-decorated environment conveys confidence, seriousness, and success. That's why our meeting rooms, With multiple possibilities and capabilities, they are specifically designed to project an excellent corporate image, guaranteeing maximum privacy and also providing a reception area staffed by expert personnel.

Ultimately, our rooms are much more than just a physical space. They are strategic tools that enhance your professional potential.

Your space

In ILCOWORKING & LEGAL SERVICES We offer you a wide variety of spaces to optimize your work to the fullest.

From dedicated desks in open-plan shared offices to private offices or meeting rooms of varying sizes, we have the perfect environment for you. freelancers, established companies, young entrepreneurs, and growing startups.

Flexibility and an unbeatable location. Reserve your space now.

Economic analysis: Brussels improves growth forecasts for Spain and anticipates a decrease in unemployment

The European Commission has presented its spring forecasts at the end of May and Spain stands out as the most dynamic economy among the major powers of the euro, In contrast to the stagnation of neighboring countries like France and Germany, the strength of the Spanish economy has been surprising, as it is the only country for which the Commission has raised its growth forecasts for this year. Thus, in a context marked by the war in the Middle East, which is already causing more inflation and energy shocks of indeterminate duration, Brussels expects Spain to experience a growth of 2.4% for this year and 1.9% for 2027.

Thus, this report improves the forecast for Spain by one tenth compared to autumn due to "the good performance of domestic consumption and the labor market".

A downgrade is expected by 2027, when the European institution anticipates that Spanish economic growth will decline from 2.1% Q3 to 1.91% Q3. It is also noteworthy for Spain that Unemployment will fall below 101% in 2026, for the first time since 2008, standing at 9.9% and falling to 9.6% in 2027.

The Commission states regarding Spain that «despite the uncertain geopolitical environment and the drag exerted by high energy prices, economic activity is expected to remain relatively dynamic in 2026,» where «domestic demand is set to lead economic growth in 2026 and 2027, driven primarily by growth in private consumption and investment«.

The situation in Europe as a whole is very different from that in Spain. The spring 2026 economic forecasts project "weaker economic activity, as the conflict in the Middle East triggers a new energy shock that reignites inflation and shakes economic confidence." Thus, it is predicted that EU GDP growth slows to 1.11% by 2026, This represents a downward revision of 0.3 percentage points compared to the autumn 2025 forecast (1.41TP3Q). Subsequently, GDP growth is expected to rebound slightly to 1.41TP3Q in 2027.

To better understand the strength of the Spanish economy within the EU, Germany's GDP growth forecast for 2026 is 0,6%, for France it is from 0,8% and for Italy, from 0,5%. This means that the Spanish economy is expected to grow four times faster than Germany or three times faster than France.

On the negative side, the Commission places the external sector, as net exports will contribute negatively to GDP growth in 2026, "reflecting the uncertain evolution of goods exports before making a virtually neutral contribution in 2027.".

Brussels also adds, as a negative point, "a possible weakening of tourism activity, particularly affecting the arrival of tourists from long-haul destinations due to increased travel costs." However, the conflict in the Middle East could cause tourist destinations in that region to lose their appeal, leading tourists to consider Spain as a holiday destination.

The Commission also points out that "the increase in tensions could further deteriorate confidence, leading to a prolonged period of precautionary behavior by the private sector, which would negatively affect business investment and private consumption growth.".

In terms of employment, the Commission notes that "strong migration inflows will continue to support further expansion of the labor force and encourage job creation" in 2026, although they warn that "after the strong results of recent years, the labor market is expected to lose momentum.".

Regarding prices, it is expected that the inflation in Spain will remain at 3% «Driven by the sharp rise in energy prices and their gradual pass-through to food and industrial goods prices» and «continued inflationary pressures in services.» Although the Commission expects headline inflation to fall to 2.5% next year.

Prices don't vary much between Spain and Europe. The projection of Inflation in the EU is 3.11% in 2026, a full percentage point above the previous forecast, before moderating back to 2.4% in 2027.

Entrepreneurship: 351% of young people prefer to create their own company rather than be an employee

He «"XI Young Business Talents Report: The vision of young people"» Regarding the attitudes and trends of Spanish pre-university students, it reflects that the employment model is changing among young people, as working for someone else is losing its appeal and Entrepreneurship is consolidating its position as the top career choice. among young people aged between 15 and 21.

Thus, the report shows the changes in the employment model for young people, for whom working for a company as an employee is losing its appeal and entrepreneurship is becoming the preferred career option. According to the study, Nearly 351% of young Spaniards want to start their own business, This is in contrast to only 12.51% who clearly prefer to be salaried employees. Meanwhile, 191% would opt for civil service positions, and nearly 34% admit they are still unsure of their future career path.

According to the report, «the culture and mindset of young people are changing significantly. Past generations focused primarily on securing sufficient income for their future and that of their children, mainly through salaried employment. Today, the situation is different.» Furthermore, the report indicates that young people generally start from a better economic position than their parents, and although salaried employment is perceived as more unstable than in the past, «new professional roles are emerging, and there is greater…” culture of entrepreneurship«"All of this influences this change in mentality: from working in a company to being their own bosses by starting their own businesses. They do what they love, and they work for themselves.".

For their part, young people are pessimistic about their future employment: 44.2% believes that employment will worsen over the next five years. Furthermore, six out of ten young Spaniards would move to another country for work, although this percentage has been gradually decreasing in recent years. Women are somewhat more pessimistic (45%) than men (43%) about the employment situation. And by autonomous community, those in the Canary Islands (49.8%) and Castilla-La Mancha (49.3%) are the most pessimistic, while those in the Balearic Islands (34.4%) are the most optimistic.

However, although they view the future of youth employment with pessimism, the 671% of young people are confident they will find work in less than a year after completing their studies.

Furthermore, the 54% of young people believe their generation is better prepared than that of their parents and the 70% believes that he/she will have a better quality of life than their parents. Regarding studies, pursuing a university degree is the preferred option among young people to continue their education after completing their current studies.

According to the report, men (42%) show more interest in entrepreneurship compared to 27% for women. Regarding the autonomous communities, young people with the greatest entrepreneurial vocation are located in Catalonia (44.5%), followed by Balearic Islands (41,6%) and Estremadura (37.7%). Conversely, the young people least inclined towards entrepreneurship are those from Aragon (26.6%), followed by those of Andalusia (30,7%) and Castile and León (31,3%).

If they were to ever start working for a company, the main conditions they would consider are: being able to have a higher salary (42%), that they offered job stability (41,1%) and that there was a pleasant work environment (38,8%).

For young people, being employed by a company today "doesn't offer any advantages." They consider it less stable than it was in the past, and unlike self-employment, working for someone else prevents them from pursuing their own personal projects, offers less flexibility, and subjects them to a hierarchy and rules that they find unattractive or uncompensating.

Starting a business in a coworking space

This trend aligns with the new formulas and tools available to entrepreneurs, where A coworking space is an essential alternative for modern entrepreneurship., as it drastically reduces operating expenses and eliminates the isolation of working alone.

Therefore, we welcome new generations who want to advance their professional careers. If your future strategy is to start your own business in IL Coworking & Legal Services We offer you the necessary infrastructure, the legal support you need, and we enable collaborative work through the networking that takes place in our facilities.

Solutions for every professional

In ILCOWORKING & LEGAL SERVICES We offer you a wide variety of spaces to optimize your work to the fullest.

From dedicated desks in open-plan shared offices to private offices or meeting rooms of varying sizes, we have the perfect environment for you. freelancers, established companies, young entrepreneurs, and growing startups.

Flexibility and an unbeatable location. Reserve your space now.

Talent: how to attract good salespeople through work-life balance

Sales departments are currently experiencing a boom in the job market, but despite this, they must find professionals capable of driving sales and adapting to a global and technologically advanced market. Attracting sales talent is important, but so is retaining it within organizations. Based on this premise, we believe it is appropriate to conduct a general analysis of the More effective strategies for attracting talent to sales teams, In addition to delving into the basic characteristics that these teams must possess to maximize their performance and remain competitive.

In this area, the teleworking and flexible work policies They stand out as one of the fundamental keys that are becoming increasingly relevant. In this case, the concept of [the concept of the ... work-life balance, This consists precisely in the balance between work time and time dedicated to personal life, based on the concept that well-being in the workplace has repercussions on personal life and vice versa. To such an extent that the Flexibility and work-life balance are issues that workers value most in a job, even more than salary..

The key points to consider in work-life balance are the following:

  • He work-life balance It means a balance between personal and professional life.
  • Has benefits for the company, but especially for the employees.
  • Thanks to work-life balance, employees reduce their stress level and improve their quality of life.
  • Any company can implement measures to promote work-life balance, such as, flexible hours and group activities.

Implementing work-life balance in a company offers benefits for both parties. Professionals can enjoy a fulfilling work and personal life, which results in a higher performance and dedication when they are going to perform their duties.

From the company's perspective, productivity improves due to increased performance from professionals; at the same time staff turnover decreases, This improves the relationship between the company and its employees. Equally important, this option allows for a reduction in salary costs, as many employees prioritize flexibility and work-life balance over a higher paycheck.

Therefore, it is an element that can improve productivity, but also helps to retain and attract talent. In this context, the implementation of teleworking policies allows professionals in the sales area to... work from anywhere and flexible work improves their quality of life.

Within the commercial sphere, in addition to the aspects mentioned, it may also be important to carry out a process of travel optimization and flexibility. Reducing the number of trips improves work-life balance. Furthermore, current technologies allow for effective interactions between teams and their clients without the need for constant travel.

For its part, as a consequence of the shortage of qualified profiles, Companies increasingly value having a sales manager working remotely. This gives them more options to find the best possible candidate, regardless of their location.

Regarding the training of the sales expert, a key factor will be the Experience in negotiations and decision-making skills, both in terms of retaining existing customers and attracting new ones.

Coworking and work-life balance

The coworking spaces They make it easy to achieve a work-life balance, allowing for flexible schedules, reducing the stress of working from home, and facilitating work-life balance. As a result, your performance and, consequently, your productivity will improve.

If you implement a work-life balance model, as referenced in this article, in IL Coworking & Legal Services You will have all the necessary elements to make your life easier and reconcile your professional goals with your personal life, in a unique, modern space adapted to your needs.

Networking: Grow your business by building trusted networks

In today's business world, building trust between companies requires significant professional effort and many months of work, with the aim of improving your business's visibility, increasing company productivity, and accessing new ideas or concepts that allow you to continue growing. However, in an increasingly globalized and competitive environment, agility in achieving optimal results It has become a basic and non-negotiable condition.

In this context, it is worth remembering the theory of six degrees of separation, This theory is based on the concept that through our social relationships, we can establish extensive networks of acquaintances linked by only a few connections. In fact, it estimates that if each person has a hundred contacts, only five intermediaries in that long chain would be enough to connect us with anyone in the world.

While it seems like an idea typical of a globalized world like today's society, the truth is that it is a theory that originated in a proposal first made in 1929, its author being the writer Frigyes Karinthy.

The original idea makes sense and is feasible: we meet a large number of people throughout our daily lives, and they, in turn, meet many others, who will also know many more. In the long run, the number of interconnected people would grow exponentially.

If we apply this concept to the business world, we find, in practice, the well-known term of networking, an instrument that is still based on the aforementioned theory of six degrees, always with the objective of growing a company.

In recent years, thanks to technology and digital communications, this model has been implemented with increasing success and is an idea with enormous applications for business. Thus, the English term networking It has become one of the most used words in recent years in the professional field and is already internalized in almost all work spaces.

The National Entrepreneurship Office It reminds us that fostering business networking allows entrepreneurs and organizations to transform contacts into trusting relationships, activate professional communities, and turn their social capital into tangible opportunities. Thanks to these actions, we build strategic partnerships that generate learning, innovation and sustainable growth in a competitive and global environment.

Networking is no longer an isolated social gesture or a ritual that begins and ends at an event. A profound change is underway: the way professionals and organizations connect directly influences business growth, innovation, and access to business opportunities. Today, we're not just talking about "making contacts," but about build, nurture and activate social capital: a network of trust that translates into alliances, talent, visibility, shared learning and new models of collaboration.

The purpose of those attending these business networking events can vary: sometimes it's to actively search for employment; other times it's to attract investors; and still other times it can be to find partners. The usefulness of business networking has many facets, among which the following stand out:

  • Contact with other professionals and companies.
  • Increase the client portfolio.
  • To publicize a product or service.
  • Improve the market knowledge.
  • Capture of talent.

Coworking as a key space for networking

With the promotion of teleworking and new ways of implementing professional tasks, many companies have stopped using their office spaces and have moved to coworking premises.

The advantage of a space with these characteristics, as is the case of IL Coworking & Legal Services, These platforms allow you to meet other professionals or companies in the same work environment and establish professional relationships with them more directly. This is a particularly interesting space for entrepreneurs, who can more easily find other professionals or companies whose collaboration could be beneficial to their project.

Tax information

Taxpayers will be able to request an appointment for in-person tax assistance starting May 29th.

The Tax Agency The period for requesting an appointment for in-person assistance for the 2025 Income and Wealth Tax Campaign will open on Friday, April 29, although assistance at offices will begin on the day June 1st. As we have been reporting, since April 8, taxpayers have been able to file their returns online. Furthermore, the plan for the telephone support in preparation for the preparation and presentation of declarations ('We Call You' plan) and the special assistance plan in small municipalities was also enabled that day.

To request a telephone or in-person appointment, the taxpayer has a service available at the Electronic headquarters and the app with a clear and convenient display for selecting the service channel and choosing between the different available dates.

The service also includes the ability to filter offices by postal codes and informs the taxpayer of the first available appointment.

In any case, we remind you that the The submission deadline is June 30th. for both tax returns and refunds, although the deadline for tax returns with direct debit will end on June 25.

Letters regarding error correction

As in the previous two years, the Tax Agency It will send preventive letters (in addition to notices on Renta Web and in the app in the section on the processing status of the declaration), to taxpayers who have filed their declaration modifying information provided by the Agency.

The purpose of this notification is for you to assess whether or not you should submit a supplementary declaration, adapting it to the information you have on file. AEAT.

With a first phase in mid-May and a second in June, it is expected that approximately 130,000 letters as taxpayers submit their returns.

AEDAF demands the deflation of the IRPF (Personal Income Tax) to adjust it to the cost of living

The president of the Spanish Association of Tax Advisors (AEDAF), Bernardo Bande has demanded the deflation of the tariff of Personal Income Tax"Adjusting the tax rate to reflect the cost of living: failing to do so violates the principle of..." economic capacity. Failure to update tax rates results in higher taxes without any increase in the taxpayer's purchasing power. Therefore, at AEDAF we have always advocated for the deflation of personal income tax.

Bande also criticized the automatic imposition of penalties in tax proceedings by the Tax Administration. In this regard, the president of this organization pointed out that "it is a long-standing demand of AEDAF that taxpayers not be penalized by default for any disagreement with the Administration.".

«"In the verification or inspection procedures of the Tax Agency, the starting point is often the presumption of guilt, And it is the taxpayer who has to prove that they are right or that they acted in good faith, something that is easy to do since they have to interpret a highly complex rule that gives rise to different criteria within the same Administration. Sometimes, even the Directorate General of Taxes and the Central Administrative Economic Court They have different criteria. In this context, penalizing the taxpayer should be the absolute exception,» Bande emphasized.

The deflation of personal income tax This involves adjusting tax brackets and deductions to inflation to prevent a salary increase (intended to offset rising prices) from causing taxpayers to pay more tax or move into a higher bracket, thus avoiding a real loss of purchasing power. In this case, the aim is to prevent a hidden tax increase, paying more taxes despite not having gained more purchasing power in real terms.

Business information

The role of the Compliance Officer is becoming established as the necessary instrument to unify ethical culture and governance in companies.

He 2nd Congress on Compliance in Business Activity has certified the paradigm shift of a function that has ceased to be residual or anecdotal in the field of expert legal advice on regulatory compliance, becoming a fundamental strategic and cohesive axis in the culture of integrity management and risk prevention policies implemented by companies. Currently, the term legal compliance or «"Compliance"» It is of great importance, since the success of any corporation is closely linked to its ability to comply with the regulations applicable in its sector.

He «Compliance Officer» The Compliance Officer has a duty to understand the organization's context, based on the premise that an effective and realistic compliance model is grounded in evidence and applicability. Indeed, the Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that a company complies with the legal, ethical and sectoral regulations. Their role is vital to legally protect the organization, prevent criminal risks, and safeguard corporate reputation against potential sanctions.

Therefore, its function goes beyond strict compliance with legal regulations: it contributes to building a corporate culture based on ethics, transparency and integrity. Although in many cases compliance focuses on preventing criminal risks, its scope also extends to other areas, such as data protection, harassment prevention, tax transparency, and even compliance with environmental and social standards. Therefore, the work of the Compliance Officer is both both preventive and corrective, through the design of control systems, staff training, risk monitoring, and the establishment of incident response protocols. The tasks and functions of the Compliance Officer can be entrusted to external professionals, This is also the case with the management of the whistleblowing channel, audit processes, or training on regulatory compliance among company members, since outsourcing these activities can guarantee a greater degree of independence and confidentiality.

Case law on the attempt at an out-of-court settlement in a liability action against administrators

A recent ruling by the Provincial Court of Barcelona has considered the requirement of a prior attempt at an out-of-court settlement of the conflict to be fulfilled through a MALE, This was done by the creditor sending a burofax to the debtor company and its administrator (to the address stated in the contract). The burofax demanded payment and simultaneously offered to negotiate between the parties; even if it was not actually delivered to its recipients after several unsuccessful attempts.

Regarding compliance with the requirement of attempting an out-of-court settlement, the judgment states the following to prove the existence of the attempt at an out-of-court settlement:

  • It is accredited will and negotiating activity to try to avoid the jurisdictional process.
  • Formalities of communicationThe legal requirement is considered fulfilled by sending a burofax to try to end the dispute without resorting to legal proceedings.
  • Communication contentIt must be specified in relation to the nature of the conflict between the parties, so that it does not have to be identical in cases where it is a mere breach by one of the parties of their obligations, as in others where, due to a continuity in the relationship, the problem can be perceived as much more complex.
  • Connection with the object of the process: the content of the requirement must be directly related to the object of the process, since it refers both to the action for contractual compliance and to the action for liability for debts that is exercised against the administrator of the defendant company.

Job information

The draft bill on the Prevention of Occupational Risks has been approved.

He Council of Ministers has approved the draft bill that reforms the historic Law on the Prevention of Occupational Risks. The regulation modernizes worker protection, adapting it to new production models. Digitalization, changes in work organization, and digital disconnection or conciliation raise new demands that require regulatory updates in a context, moreover, in which special attention is required by psychosocial risks.

The regulation will allow for greater protection of workers, also addressing psychosocial, ergonomic, and climate change-related risks. Therefore, work-related health damages will be broadened to include physical, but also mental, cognitive, behavioral, social, or emotional, among others, which are explicitly recognized.

The main points of this reform include:

  • Comprehensive healthThe concept of occupational injury is broadened to explicitly include psychosocial and ergonomic risks, assessing stress, mental overload and the impact of climate change.
  • Integrity and genderThe Workers' Statute will incorporate the right to physical and moral integrity, strengthening protection against violence and harassment. Furthermore, a gender and age perspective will be applied.
  • Digital environments: Transposes European regulations to regulate the limits of the use of algorithms and the presumption of employment in platform work.

Within one year of the entry into force of this law, the Government, at the proposal of Ministry of Labor and Social Economy, A implementing regulation on the protection of the safety and health of workers against hazards will be approved. psychosocial risks which will address, among other issues, the promotion of healthy work environments and the prevention of suicidal behavior.

Flexible retirement reform: the self-employed will be able to return to work and receive a pension

The Council of Ministers has approved the Royal Decree which regulates the legal regime of flexible retirement and other aspects common to the various ways in which contributory retirement pensions can be combined with work, and the system for delayed retirement is modified. Flexible retirement offers pensioners who voluntarily wish to do so the possibility of returning to work, and to combine receiving your pension with a job through part-time employment or, as a new option, through self-employment, provided they have not been registered as self-employed in the three years prior to their retirement date. Furthermore, There will be no need to wait a minimum period From retirement age, you can apply for flexible retirement. You can access it at any time once your pension has been approved. The financial incentives have also been improved, and these can be summarized as follows:

  • In the case of pensioners who combine their pension with part-time employment, the The range for carrying out this day opens up to between 33% and 80%. Before this improvement, the retiree could work a day between 25% and 75%.
  • The pension amount, compared to that of a full-time worker, will be reduced in inverse proportion to the reduction in working hours. With the aim of incentivizing a return to the labor market, flexible retirement will be granted after at least [number of] years of employment. 6 months since retirement, The pensioner will receive an additional percentage of their pension. Thus, part-time work schedules that fall between the 55 and the 80% will increase the pension amount by 25% additional; while those that are equal to or greater than 33% but inferior to 55% they will go up a 15% additional.
  • In the case of self-employment, the pensioner may receive a 25% of the pension while carrying out the compatible activity.

 

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