{"id":29882,"date":"2025-07-23T12:37:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T11:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/?p=29882"},"modified":"2025-07-23T16:40:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T15:40:59","slug":"newsletter-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/en\/newsletter-july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9v6ml1t-78fcc2c4f88f67baa6591b249feb20d6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-9v6ml1t-78fcc2c4f88f67baa6591b249feb20d6{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#78d64b;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-9v6ml1t-78fcc2c4f88f67baa6591b249feb20d6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-9v6ml1t-78fcc2c4f88f67baa6591b249feb20d6 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#78d64b;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-9v6ml1t-78fcc2c4f88f67baa6591b249feb20d6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-9v6ml1t-78fcc2c4f88f67baa6591b249feb20d6 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Newsletter 204 BNFIX PICH<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-9hnjv1t-692aa754ae72deecd2d3b2727aeefee1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h6 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\"><em>People, principles, services<\/em><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-rs6nkh-46e2dc1a7ba696dd8b305b172870a324 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>July 2025<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-wmmltd-5ddbbc869f07a37b281d8f62e1ee2ec9\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-wmmltd-5ddbbc869f07a37b281d8f62e1ee2ec9{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-wmmltd-5ddbbc869f07a37b281d8f62e1ee2ec9 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_slideshow '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='avia-slideshow av-m4pzrgfm-f27086070975fb0a19630c66c8bad03e avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 28.666666666667%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m4pzrgfm-f27086070975fb0a19630c66c8bad03e__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"wp-image-24987 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24987\"  src=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/banner-1500x430.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"430\" title='banner' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8i6lcs1-aae179fc247a7836a8462e011db88725 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Dear friends,<\/p>\n<p>With the summer break just around the corner\u2014but always with a team \u201con call\u201d to assist you\u2014we invite you to read the <strong>July newsletter<\/strong>, where we discuss <strong>updates, projects, and reflections on the world of work with Yesika Aguilar, Head of Labour Relations at Foment del Treball.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition, we address the preparation of <strong>sustainability reports as a value-added aspect of the company<\/strong> at a time when they remain voluntary for most, and we raise a key question: <strong>does the effective working time really begin with the journey from home to the first client?<\/strong><br \/>\nAs always, we share some of our collaborations and invite you to read various publications that may be of interest to you.<\/p>\n<p>We remind you that <strong>during the month of August, our offices will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m<\/strong>., and the next newsletter will be published in September.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jordi Altafaja<\/strong> \u00b7 jordi.altafaja@pich.bnfix.com<br \/>\nPartner in charge of the tax area <strong>BNFI<span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">X<\/span> PICH TAX LEGAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lxuaf6mr-5e3a5ed00e0b5f1219d31d2382b3d281\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lxuaf6mr-5e3a5ed00e0b5f1219d31d2382b3d281{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lxuaf6mr-5e3a5ed00e0b5f1219d31d2382b3d281 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-7omnqr5-25f4a96ee6c4eea42520056d73a26778 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">Highlights<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lrxuk4a8-df39de94b0e7f4b7ae4007f00a7463de '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\u25b6\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">Video <\/span><\/h4>\n<h3>Interview: Working Time Reduction, Time Tracking, Absenteeism \u2013 Ongoing Legislative Projects<\/h3>\n<h5>We speak with Yesika Aguilar, Director of Labour Relations at Foment del Treball<\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"574\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/reduccion-de-jornada-registro-horario-absentismo-proyectos-legislativos-en-curso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-29883 \" src=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LABORAL-PICH-300x167.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yesika Aguilar<\/strong>, Director of the Labour Relations Department at Foment del Treball, speaks in this video interview with<strong> Jordi Altafaja<\/strong>, Managing Partner and Head of the Labour Area at BNFIX PICH, about several current issues in the field, such as <strong>working time reduction, time tracking, workplace absenteeism, and job adaptation in cases of permanent disability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-m2lv7idp-89d0028b92649d04a68dcab21d17cef4-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/reduccion-de-jornada-registro-horario-absentismo-proyectos-legislativos-en-curso\/'  class='avia-button av-m2lv7idp-89d0028b92649d04a68dcab21d17cef4 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"Watch the video (Spanish)\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='youtube-play' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-1' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-1' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-1'>Youtube-play<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-1'>Youtube-play<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M12.704 20.128l8.64-4.448-8.64-4.512v8.96zM16 4.736q3.008 0 5.792 0.096t4.096 0.16l1.312 0.064q0 0 0.288 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.hr.hr-invisible.av-7c63u-eb58965dee8c31430d2653af2cc29bca{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-7c63u-eb58965dee8c31430d2653af2cc29bca hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mcc84sxn-f7bef9452a8a3c52c59331cfd6ad6036 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\u25b6\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">Video \/ Short<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><strong>Sustainability Reports: Much More Than an Obligation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/los-informes-de-sostenibilidad-mucho-mas-que-una-obligacion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-29888\" src=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sostenibilidad-miniatura-youtube-PICH-1-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"213\" height=\"95\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Estefan\u00eda S\u00e1nchez<\/strong>, from the Corporate Sustainability Area at BNFIX PICH, encourages companies in this short video to view s<strong>ustainability reports as a tool<\/strong> to structure their corporate strategy, a competitive advantage, and an opportunity to prepare for future compliance requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mcc8545x-3cde0ab36fde82191427a87c8dff8fe1-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/los-informes-de-sostenibilidad-mucho-mas-que-una-obligacion\/'  class='avia-button av-mcc8545x-3cde0ab36fde82191427a87c8dff8fe1 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"Watch the video (Spanish)\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='youtube-play' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-2' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-2' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-2'>Youtube-play<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-2'>Youtube-play<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M12.704 20.128l8.64-4.448-8.64-4.512v8.96zM16 4.736q3.008 0 5.792 0.096t4.096 0.16l1.312 0.064q0 0 0.288 0.032t0.416 0.064 0.416 0.064 0.512 0.16 0.512 0.224 0.544 0.352 0.512 0.48q0.128 0.096 0.288 0.32t0.512 1.056 0.48 1.792q0.128 1.152 0.224 2.432t0.096 2.048v3.136q0.032 2.592-0.32 5.184-0.128 0.96-0.448 1.76t-0.576 1.12l-0.256 0.288q-0.224 0.256-0.512 0.48t-0.544 0.32-0.512 0.224-0.512 0.16-0.416 0.064-0.416 0.064-0.288 0.032q-4.48 0.352-11.2 0.352-3.68-0.064-6.432-0.128t-3.552-0.128l-0.896-0.096-0.64-0.064q-0.64-0.096-0.96-0.16t-0.928-0.384-0.992-0.736q-0.128-0.096-0.288-0.32t-0.512-1.056-0.48-1.792q-0.128-1.152-0.224-2.432t-0.096-2.048v-3.136q-0.032-2.592 0.32-5.184 0.128-0.992 0.448-1.76t0.576-1.12l0.256-0.288q0.256-0.288 0.512-0.48t0.544-0.352 0.512-0.224 0.512-0.16 0.416-0.064 0.416-0.064 0.288-0.032q4.48-0.32 11.2-0.32z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Watch the video (Spanish)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2polfhr-18a2a812fcffd92155e56b125376aff9\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-2polfhr-18a2a812fcffd92155e56b125376aff9{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2polfhr-18a2a812fcffd92155e56b125376aff9 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lxvw9pix-ef2fa8ce76eb6a7f110243b01f96b718 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\/<\/span> Travel from Home to the First Client: Effective Working Time?<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The journey from home to the first client<\/strong>\u2014and from the last client back home at the end of the workday\u2014<strong>generally cannot be considered effective working time<\/strong> and therefore cannot be counted or compensated as such. Several rulings by the Spanish Supreme Court and the High Court of Justice of Navarre address this issue, as well as a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning a case in which it is considered working time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-m0v7dyyg-d2b2487f8713376c7667dae751fef7f8-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/el-desplazamiento-del-domicilio-del-trabajador-al-primer-cliente-no-es-tiempo-de-trabajo-salvo-excepciones\/'  class='avia-button av-m0v7dyyg-d2b2487f8713376c7667dae751fef7f8 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"More information (Spanish) \u00b7 montse.teruel@pich.bnfix.com\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue823' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >More information (Spanish) \u00b7 montse.teruel@pich.bnfix.com<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m780lg0i-cc98534f90c3e5f7cfb0ee00d008abeb\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m780lg0i-cc98534f90c3e5f7cfb0ee00d008abeb{\nheight:100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m780lg0i-cc98534f90c3e5f7cfb0ee00d008abeb hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-34d2zr-dd98ac6f2db97c7e0636cc68bc41deae '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">Agenda and collaborations<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m780nisg-25343bb0f38e1b7b88f6cda16ec66af5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\/ <\/span><strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"155\">BNFIX PICH at the Foment Ethics Committee Meeting<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Estefan\u00eda S\u00e1nchez<\/strong>, from the Corporate Sustainability Area at BNFIX PICH Tax Legal, took part in a meeting of the Foment del Treball Ethics Committee at the end of June. <strong>This initiative aims to foster debate and reflection on the role of ethics in business practice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The session, which was highly inspiring, conveyed the message that ethics is not just for show\u2014it is more important to practice it than to talk about it. Training and promoting an ethical culture are essential to transforming organisations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdfv8ytn-4c2fd161689f7ae63eed8c038cc16cb1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\/ <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29901 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RiMe-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RiMe-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RiMe-310x174.jpg 310w, https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RiMe-355x200.jpg 355w, https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RiMe.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"155\">Discussing Workplace Absenteeism at a RiMe Commission Session<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Jordi Altafaja<\/strong>, Head of the Labour Area, took part on July 17 in a technical session of the RiMe Commission (Building Rehabilitation and Maintenance) to reflect on <strong>how to reduce workplace absenteeism in the construction sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eduard Llopis<\/strong>, from the mutual insurance company Umivale Activa, also participated in the session.<br \/>\nRiMe is a joint initiative of the Barcelona Construction Guild and the Chamber of Contractors of Catalonia, aimed at promoting quality in this specialised area of the sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u2139\ufe0f More information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gremi-obres.org\/resum-de-la-jornada-rime-del-17-juliol_2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdfvm7bf-ea3a738a0fcf4c92b3ab7ca9bce6a666 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29906 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/somni-dels-nens-festa-vilajoan-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/somni-dels-nens-festa-vilajoan-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/somni-dels-nens-festa-vilajoan-310x233.jpg 310w, https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/somni-dels-nens-festa-vilajoan-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/somni-dels-nens-festa-vilajoan.jpg 332w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\/ <\/span><strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"155\">Charity Event with the \u2018El Somni dels Nens\u2019 Foundation<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>\u2018El Somni dels Nens\u2019 Foundation<\/strong>, which we featured in our December newsletter, is organising the <strong>Festa Solid\u00e0ria de Vilajoan on Saturday, September 6.<\/strong> The highlight of the event will be a concert by the <strong>Liceu Conservatory<\/strong>, and attendees are invited to make donations to support projects that improve the quality of life for many families. In its last edition, the event raised over \u20ac62,600.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>\u2018El Somni dels Nens\u2019 Foundation<\/strong> was created over 25 years ago with the aim of making hospital stays more pleasant for children with serious illnesses. This is achieved, for example, through the \u201chumanisation\u201d of paediatric ICUs, consultation rooms, and ambulances, which are decorated and equipped with engaging materials and games for children, as well as through psychological support for both children and their families, and by fulfilling their dreams (such as hot air balloon rides or horseback riding), all in coordination with healthcare centres.<br \/>\n\u201cWhen children are happy, we are happy,\u201d said the foundation\u2019s president, <strong>Carmen Mur<\/strong>, in a conversation with <strong>Valent\u00ed Pich<\/strong>, which you can watch <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Hl3AAK4oyfU?si=td6I91VgMj2rJbrr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\u2139\ufe0f You can learn more about and support the foundation <a style=\"color: #78d64b;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.elsomnidelsnens.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1qes4m2-0dbc464c0f371634048ea06a6bfc357c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1qes4m2-0dbc464c0f371634048ea06a6bfc357c{\nheight:100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1qes4m2-0dbc464c0f371634048ea06a6bfc357c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k2bo93-f9cb3931b829dbc11f69311fd845cf48 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">DFK International News<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2lvquqb-c3593e7231db2dd922553f9489076bc4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\/ <\/span><strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"142\">DFK International Named Association of the Year at the 2025 International Accounting Awards<\/strong><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29825\" src=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DFK_1500x430-300x101.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DFK_1500x430-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DFK_1500x430-1030x348.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DFK_1500x430-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DFK_1500x430-310x105.jpg 310w, https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DFK_1500x430-450x152.jpg 450w, https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DFK_1500x430-357x121.jpg 357w, https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DFK_1500x430.jpg 1271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>DFK International, the global network of firms of which we are a member through BNFIX Global, has been recognised as\u00a0<strong>Association of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0<strong>2025 International Accounting Awards<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThis award highlights the commitment of its members to their clients, its international reach, and its dedication to building a strong and high-quality global community. It also recognises the teamwork within the network, which brings together more than\u00a0<strong>200 member firms<\/strong>\u00a0with around\u00a0<strong>430 offices in 90 countries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\u2139\ufe0f More information, <a style=\"color: #78d64b;\" href=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/en\/dfk-international-asociacion-del-ano-en-los-2025-international-accounting-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-oastr9-c09d9100169d7a87dd0c56a71b61d154\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-oastr9-c09d9100169d7a87dd0c56a71b61d154{\nheight:100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-oastr9-c09d9100169d7a87dd0c56a71b61d154 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-14szfx6-4b89842ca2b45a69f2ba9c32710c7b63 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">Press &amp; Publications<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-wlbkwq-cc8017f56b07f95d8ed24fb6708fff3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\/\u00a0<\/span><strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"142\">&#8216;<\/strong><strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"142\">Institutional Dynamics and the Tax System&#8217;<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Opinion article by Valent\u00ed Pich in the \u2018Dinero\u2019 supplement of La Vanguardia<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In this opinion piece published on July 6, our managing partner Valent\u00ed Pich calls for a \u201cthorough review and comprehensive reform\u201d of the current tax framework. He highlights the shortcomings of the personal income tax (IRPF), criticises the excessive tax burden\u2014especially in Catalonia\u2014and points out the lack of tax incentives for companies, which could help boost productivity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The article (in Spanish), <strong><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\"><a style=\"color: #78d64b;\" href=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/06-07-25-lavanguardia-Dinamicas-institucionales-y-sistema-impositivo1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-22dh3hr-089ca8d5dcf0fcbf9e495a5aca6d4212\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-22dh3hr-089ca8d5dcf0fcbf9e495a5aca6d4212{\nheight:100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-22dh3hr-089ca8d5dcf0fcbf9e495a5aca6d4212 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mcc8mpcb-13c36f38720934bebb8a8bac0a01cee6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\/ <\/span><strong>\u2018VAT Taxation in Housing Construction and Renovation Projects\u2019<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Article published in the Barcelona Construction Guild Magazine \u2013 June 2025<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Ester Brullet, economist from the Tax Area, signs this article clarifying which types of construction and renovation works are eligible for the reduced 10% VAT rate, which are not, the requirements to qualify, and what counts as material contributions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The report (in Spanish), <a href=\"https:\/\/pich.bnfix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Article-Gremi-Constructors-IVA-habitatge-EBH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1tw60hb-3aee9fc62a120c20e0757b864b66ad5b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1tw60hb-3aee9fc62a120c20e0757b864b66ad5b{\nheight:100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1tw60hb-3aee9fc62a120c20e0757b864b66ad5b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mcc8ns2d-7c3f10aa8e18442f4dfce1ecab757cf5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\/ <\/span><strong>\u2018Legislative Activity in 2024\u2019<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Report published by CEOE \u2013 June 2025<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In 2024, a total of\u00a0<strong>719 national regulations<\/strong>\u00a0were approved in Spain, a 5% increase compared to the 683 approved in 2023. This amounts to nearly two new regulations per day, making 2024 the\u00a0<strong>fifth most active legislative year<\/strong>\u00a0of the past decade.<br \/>\nIn this context, companies must constantly adapt and stay up to date with current legislation, which requires significant resources and effort, ultimately affecting their competitiveness.<br \/>\nThe 15-page report\u00a0<em>\u2018Legislative Activity in 2024\u2019<\/em>\u00a0reflects on these challenges.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The report (in Spanish), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceoe.es\/es\/publicaciones\/empresa\/la-produccion-normativa-en-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-14g06sv-2ca3b1d76cbd625e435dad5d4b7855bf\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-14g06sv-2ca3b1d76cbd625e435dad5d4b7855bf{\nheight:100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-14g06sv-2ca3b1d76cbd625e435dad5d4b7855bf hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mcc8osq6-4cae62ea49cc9665ac37b78f53fd77a4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\/\u00a0<\/span><strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"159\">\u2018<\/strong><strong>Corporate Tax Competitiveness 2025\u2019<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Report by the Institute of Economic Studies (IEE) and the Tax Foundation<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This report reveals that Spanish companies contribute\u2014directly and indirectly\u2014<strong>up to 48.8% of total tax revenue<\/strong>, compared to the\u00a0<strong>EU average of 39.4%<\/strong>. In terms of GDP, the total tax contribution of Spanish companies is\u00a0<strong>17.8%<\/strong>, also above the EU average of\u00a0<strong>14.8%<\/strong>.<br \/>\nBased on this analysis, the report argues against raising corporate taxes and instead advocates for a\u00a0<strong>tax reform that enhances corporate tax competitiveness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The report (in Spanish), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieemadrid.es\/sites\/ceoe-iee\/files\/content\/file\/2025\/06\/30\/25\/iee.-informes-julio-2025.-la-competitividad-fiscal-empresarial-2025_ok_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lvxowf-9f20c356d68dae89adfa26d32766f170\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lvxowf-9f20c356d68dae89adfa26d32766f170{\nheight:100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lvxowf-9f20c356d68dae89adfa26d32766f170 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mcc8qj3k-8da4c04e14df92fca70d25dd0c28a618 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #78d64b;\">\/ <\/span><strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"164\">Interview with Valent\u00ed Pich in \u2018EAF Informa\u2019<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Published by the General Council of Economists<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"861\">In this interview, conducted a few weeks after stepping down as President of the General Council of Economists\u2014a position he held since 2008\u2014Valent\u00ed Pich reflects on the achievements of his tenure, especially the creation of the Register of Tax Advisors.<br \/>\nHe also discusses regulatory developments, future challenges, the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s tariff decisions, and other topics of interest to tax advisory professionals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read the review\u00a0(in Spanish), <a href=\"https:\/\/eaf.economistas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/EAFInforma30-WEB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-oukdk7-27c8b00562e09c4d5ca1f160d6b94919\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-oukdk7-27c8b00562e09c4d5ca1f160d6b94919{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-oukdk7-27c8b00562e09c4d5ca1f160d6b94919 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_icon_box '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<article  class='iconbox iconbox_top av-wcx8nl-a0fc5df262aa1457da1c8420b6fc5236  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  main_color'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" 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