The Councillor for Planning, Infrastructure and Operational Services, Concepción Labao, has announced that a total of 255 new small and medium enterprises have been implemented in the municipality this year, with a total of 139 opening licences being granted. This compares to 110 licences issued last year.
New businesses in Fuengirola
During the period from January 1st to October 31st, Fuengirola Council processed 635 licences either to open new businesses or register a change of ownership, representing an increase of 25.75% over the same period in 2011. Just over half of the applications related to new businesses, with the majority being shops or bars and restaurants.
Alhaurín el Grande reduces cost of opening licences
Alhaurín el Grande Council has adopted a new amendment to allow a tax rebate of up to 50% of the licence fee for new businesses in the municipality.