Films and Videos in Spain: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000

1 Introduction & Methodology
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating Spain
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Spain

2 Films And Videos
2.1 latent demand and accessibility: background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.2.3 Best Sales Prospect
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 Third Country Imports
2.3.3 U.S. Presence
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.4.3 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.4.4 Financing
2.5 key Contacts
2.5.1 Government
2.5.2 Trade Associations
2.5.3 Trade Publications
2.5.4 Distributors
2.5.5 Film Production Companies
2.5.6 Video Production Companies
2.5.7 Trade Events

3 The Economics Of Latent Demand In Spain
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Spain
3.2.1 Economic Dynamics
3.2.2 Exchange Rate Stability
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Trade Deficit Risks

4 Export Accessibility In Spain
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Spain
4.2.1 Financing Options for Export and Direct Investment Strategies
4.2.2 The Bank of Spain
4.2.3 Banks
4.2.4 Investment and Brokerage Entities
4.2.5 Credit Market
4.2.6 Money Market
4.2.7 Pension Plans and Insurance Companies
4.2.8 The European Monetary Union, the Euro and the Effects on the Spanish Financial System
4.2.9 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.10 Safeguard Clauses
4.2.11 General Availability on Financing
4.2.12 Financing Exports
4.2.13 Types of Projects Receiving Financing Support
4.2.14 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.15 Customs Regulations/Tariff Rates/Import Taxes
4.2.16 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.17 Import Authorization
4.2.18 Controls on Exports
4.2.19 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.20 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.21 Procedures for Handling the Re-Export of Goods
4.2.22 Labeling Issues
4.2.23 Eco-Labels
4.2.24 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.25 Local Standards
4.2.26 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.27 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.28 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
4.2.29 Customs Contact Information

5 Direct Investment Accessibility In Spain
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Spain
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.3 Expropriation Risks
5.4.4 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.5 Political Violence Risks
5.4.6 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.7 The European Union
5.4.8 The Central Government
5.4.9 The Regional Government
5.4.10 Municipal Aid
5.4.11 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.12 Protecting Property
5.4.13 Regulatory Risks
5.4.14 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.15 The Local Labor Market
5.4.16 Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.17 Capital Outflow and Repatriation Risks
5.4.18 Large Foreign Direct Investments

6 Marketing & Distribution In Spain
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Spain
6.2.1 Marketing Channels
6.2.2 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.3 The Commercial Agency Contract
6.2.4 Cases That Do Not Require Prior Notification
6.2.5 Franchising Activities
6.2.6 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.7 Joint Ventures Options
6.2.8 Licensing Options
6.2.9 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.10 Selling Strategies
6.2.11 Television
6.2.12 Broadcast TV
6.2.13 National Networks
6.2.14 Autonomous and Local Television
6.2.15 Cable and Satellite TV
6.2.16 Radio
6.2.17 Press
6.2.18 Periodicals
6.2.19 Pricing Issues
6.2.20 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.21 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.22 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.23 Patents
6.2.24 Industrial Designs
6.2.25 Trademarks
6.2.26 Copyrights
6.2.27 Hiring Local Counsel

7 Human Resource Assessment In Spain
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Spain
7.2.1 Unionization in Spain
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Spain
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Spain
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Spain
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Spain

8 Political Risk Assessment In Spain
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Spain
8.4 Political Issues in Spain
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 Political System

9 Legal Risk Assessment In Spain
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Spain
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Spain
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Spain

10 Cultural And Demographic Risks In Spain
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Spain
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Spain
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Spain
10.2.3 Religion in Spain
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Spain

11 Historical Background
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Educational System
11.1.2 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.1.4 Local Government
11.1.5 Terrorism
11.1.6 Historical International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Spain
11.2.1 Local Business Practices
11.2.2 National Holidays
11.2.3 Communications
11.2.4 Transportation
11.2.5 Climate and Clothing
11.2.6 Tipping
11.2.7 Commercial Language
11.2.8 Hotels