San Francisco-based Uber is causing quite an uproar abroad. The company that created a popular mobile app that connects taxi services with smartphone users is now banned in Spain, reports Engadget.

Madrid Taxi Association filed a complaint that led to the injunction that forces Uber and its UberPop rideshare solution to cease operations in the country-effective immediately. The Madrid court that announced the injunction stated that Uber wasn't allowed to defend itself because it wasn't in the country. Its business license is in Delaware-a tax haven where many businesses file a license despite not being based there.

The BBC reports that technology company described the Spanish ruling as "highly unusual."

"UberPop is our ride-sharing solution and is about sharing the costs of vehicle ownership and helping people give up their cars," an Uber spokesman told the BBC, "and we will continue to run the service."

The spokesman continued, "Uber will continue to comply with Spanish law and is currently assessing its legal options under this sudden and unusual proceeding."

While Uber may regard the ban in Spain as unusual, it is not the first time the rideshare and taxi service has been kicked out of a region. Germany has prohibited Uber's operation.  Nevada has banned UberPop for breaking the state's transportation laws. New Delhi, India banned the freelance taxi app after a driver allegedly raped women during unregulated taxi rides.

As if being banned wasn't enough, Portland sued Uber for violating its hired transportation rules. The city also issued a cease-and-desist order to disable Uber's "illegal" operation. Uber will have to get driver permits and meet consumer protection requirements to operate in Oregon, according to Engadget.

Uber launched the rideshare service in 2009. It currently operates in more than 250 cities across 50 countries.

The company does not own taxi cabs or livery cars, and it does not employ drivers. Uber's mobile app connects customers and vehicles bringing what the company claims is needed competition to the taxi industry.