BOE-A-2026-15667 ·18 July 2026 ·otro Low impact
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Spain and the Permanent Court of Arbitration agree on the provisional application of a Seat Agreement

The Kingdom of Spain and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) have signed a Seat Agreement to allow the PCA, including a permanent office, to be hosted on Spanish territory. This agreement aims to facilitate access to international dispute resolution services and promote the use of Spanish within international organisations (Preamble). The text establishes definitions for the subjects and key concepts required for the application of privileges and immunities derived from this cooperation framework.

In 2 key points

  1. Spain will host the PCA and a permanent office to strengthen multilateralism (Preamble). (Preámbulo)
  2. The family members of officials are defined for the purposes of the agreement (Art. 1). (art. 1)

How it affects those involved

For the Spanish administration, the agreement strengthens Spain's position as a host for international organisations and promotes the use of Spanish in the field of international arbitration (Preamble). For PCA officials and staff at the Spain Office, the agreement lays the groundwork for the recognition of their status and that of their families (Art. 1). No immediate direct impacts are foreseen for the private sector or companies, except within the framework of arbitration proceedings conducted under this seat.

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2026-07-18PublishedPublished in the BOE
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