Costa Rica Carla Sánchez – Senior Associate In Costa Rica, multiple efforts have been made focused on promoting equality and non-discrimination in employment, and since the national emergency declaration that has involved economic and operational effects on companies; It is appropriate to analyze that every organization must be careful not to apply mitigation measures to…
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At BLP we are proud to quote one of our clients that “Successful businesses cannot exist in failed societies”. We recognize that our success depends on keeping the societies in which we work functioning and robust. As a vital part of our mission, we seek to safeguard our environment and exercise leadership within the business and geographical…
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Resolution of the Costa Rica´s Customs Directorate on documentary and / or physical review with photocopies in Costa Rica
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During the term of the State of National Emergency, the Costa Rica´s Customs Directorate authorized the documentary and physical verification of the documents and merchandise with copies, impressions or simple photocopies of the documents required by each regime and modality. Responsibility: The Auxiliaries of the Customs Public Function, importers and exporters, as indicated by law,…
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The Internet has become an ally of brands, which allows to eliminate physical barriers and get closer to its consumers. This implies new business opportunities and risks for companies. Our specialized team in Intellectual Property shares the following series of content that will help your brand in the new digital world. Costa Rica proposes to…
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Ministry of Finance issues resolution to apply for an extension of the maximum deducibility limit for non-bank interest.
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Article 9bis of the Income Tax Law determined the maximum deducibility limit for non-bank interest, which is 20% of the profit before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). Likewise, this article established that the Treasury has to regulate the procedure for the taxpayer to apply a different limit for the deductibility of net interest expense…
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At BLP, we know that economic reopening represents challenges for companies in the region. With this vision, our team specialized in Occupational Health and Safety is available to accompany you to overcome these challenges. Check out our OHS content series below: Biosafety guidelines for Central American cargo transport sector. Occupational Health and Safety: Ensuring Business…
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As we face economic reactivation processes, BLP’s Global Mobility & Relocation team provides you with this series of resources on the most relevant migration aspects of Central American countries and how you can incorporate new foreign executives in the region. Immigration aspects of same-sex marriage in Costa Rica. Costa Rica: an attractive country for the…
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Environment Incentive Law for the Import and Use of Electric and Hybrid Means of Transportation. On September 24, 2020, the Legislative Assembly approved Legislative Decree number 738, enacting the Incentives Law for the Importation and Use of Electric and Hybrid Means of Transportation. The purpose of this law is to promote the use of electric…
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On Saturday, March 21, 2020, the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica approved the law that allows employers to reduce the hours and wages of workers, as a measure of relief and support in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. The law is to give an employer the ability to cut wages and hours by 50%,…
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Costa Rica, a country of 51,060 square kilometers (19,714 sq. mi.) with a population of approximately 5 million, has recently appeared in the media for its achievements on the management of the COVID-19 health crisis. The fact is that Costa Rica has been doing things differently for a while, and this small country has taken…