Solicitors for associations and NGOs in Santander

Behind every association or foundation there is a project that deserves to operate with legal certainty. At BBM Abogados we support the non-profit organisations of Cantabria with a close approach and rigour since 1990.

  • Over 30 years of experience
  • Personal, close attention
  • First consultation with no obligation
Discuss your case with no obligation

How we help you

Setting up associations and foundations Grants and reporting Compliance and good governance Employment and volunteering advice Tax advice

Legal challenges facing your association or NGO

1. Incorporation and statutes

Setting up the association or foundation, drafting the statutes and registering it with the relevant registry.

2. Governance and liability

The running of the board of directors and the board of trustees, and the liability of the officers who sit on them.

3. Grants and reporting

Applying for public funding and reporting on it correctly, the point where most organisations run into trouble.

4. Data and taxation

GDPR compliance with members and donors, and the specific taxation of non-profit organisations.

Non-profit organisations perform an essential function in Cantabria, but they are also organisations that must comply with the law: incorporate correctly, govern themselves well, report on their funding and observe tax and data protection rules. At BBM Abogados we have been advising organisations in Santander and across the region since 1990, and we put that knowledge at the service of the third sector.

We work with residents’ associations, cultural and sports associations, with foundations and with NGOs of every size. Our aim is for you to be able to devote your energy to your cause while we take care of making sure the organisation operates with legal certainty.

Incorporation, statutes and good governance

The first step is to choose the right form: an association or a foundation, depending on the purposes and means of the project. We handle the incorporation of the organisation, the drafting of clear statutes and its registration with the relevant registry.

Once it is up and running, governance is key. The board of directors or the board of trustees must act with due diligence, and their members may incur liability if they fail to fulfil their duties. We help you define how the governing bodies operate and put in place compliance and good governance measures that protect the organisation and its officers.

Grants, data protection and taxation

Many organisations are funded through public grants. We support you with the application and, above all, with reporting on grants, the stage where most problems arise: a defect in the reporting can force you to return the funding.

The GDPR also applies to associations and NGOs that handle data on members, donors and volunteers. We bring your organisation into line with data protection rules through lawful bases, information notices and security measures. On the tax side, we review the obligations specific to non-profit organisations and the possible special regime through our tax advice, to optimise the tax burden within the law.

Finally, when the organisation has staff on the payroll or volunteers, we advise you on the whole of that management with our employment advice service, respecting the specific framework that applies to volunteering.

If you run an association, foundation or NGO in Cantabria, tell us about your case with no obligation or call us on 942 36 10 48. We will study your project and help you make it work with every guarantee.

The process, step by step

  1. 1

    We analyse your project

    We study the organisation's purposes in order to choose the most suitable legal form and structure.

  2. 2

    We set it up and get it running

    We draft the statutes, register the organisation and leave its governance and compliance ready to go.

  3. 3

    We support you day to day

    We provide ongoing support with grants, data, taxation and employment so you can focus on your cause.

The benefits of working with BBM Abogados

Real experience

Over three decades resolving cases in Santander and Cantabria give us a perspective that makes the difference.

Swift response

We know legal deadlines are critical. We act quickly so you do not lose any right for the sake of time.

Specialist team

Our lawyers are in constant training and up to date with every legislative change that may affect your case.

A close approach

Every client receives direct, personal attention. We explain each step clearly, without unnecessary jargon.

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What do our clients say?

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Excelentes profesionales, muy amables. Muchas gracias
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María Fernández
En los temas en los que he contado con ellos son eficientes y muy profesionales. Totalmente recomendables.
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Violeta Peralta Cancela
Muy buena profesionalidad, atención personal por parte de todo el equipo. Servicio muy satisfactorio. 👏☺️
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Brigitte Peralta
Excelentes profesionales y un trato estupendo.
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Carlos García
Grandes profesionales, te resuelven todas las dudas legales, rápidos y eficientes. Totalmente recomendable.
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Acudí a este bufete con un tema muy sensible y la atención, el trato, la dedicación y el resultado no pudo ser mejor. Grandes profesionales que trabajan con verdadera vocación.
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¡Personal 100% de confianza, grandes profesionales y trámites rápidos y eficaces! ¡Gracias!
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Antonio Muñiz
Grandes profesionales.

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Who do we help in Santander and Cantabria?

From our office in the centre of Santander we provide full legal cover and defence to clients across Cantabria:

  • Individuals and families who need to resolve civil disputes, inheritance, separations or criminal defence.
  • Self-employed and professionals who need ongoing advice and tailored solutions.
  • Small and medium-sized businesses seeking preventive, commercial, tax or employment advice.
  • Clients in Santander, Torrelavega, Camargo and the surrounding towns who want a close, agile and effective firm.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between an association and a foundation? +

An association is a group of people with a common purpose, governed by a board of directors elected by the members. A foundation is an endowment of assets earmarked for a purpose of general interest, managed by a board of trustees, and it requires an initial endowment. We help you choose the form that best fits your project.

Are board members personally liable? +

Officers on the board of directors or the board of trustees may incur liability if they act negligently or fail to fulfil their duties, particularly in accounting, tax or grant matters. We advise you on how to act with due diligence and limit that risk.

How do we report on a grant correctly? +

Reporting is the most delicate stage: you have to evidence the expenditure and that the purpose was fulfilled within the deadline. Faulty reporting can lead to repayment of the funding. We support you with the application and the reporting to avoid problems and to appeal against improper repayment demands.

Does an association have to comply with the GDPR? +

Yes. Any organisation that handles data on members, donors, volunteers or users is subject to the GDPR and to Spanish data protection legislation. We help you bring your association or NGO into line: lawful bases, information notices, consents and security measures.

What tax obligations does a non-profit organisation have? +

Even though they do not distribute profits, these organisations have tax and accounting obligations, and they can qualify for a special regime with significant benefits if they meet certain requirements. We analyse your situation to optimise the organisation's taxation with certainty.

Experts in Solicitors for associations and NGOs in Santander

At BBM Abogados we put a team with over 30 years of experience at your service to advise you and defend your interests with a close, rigorous and results-driven approach across Cantabria.

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