All foreigners, whose MIGRATION CATEGORY IS APPROVED AND NOTIFIED AFTER OCTOBER 01, 2022, can request their appointment for the documentation process, however, the appointment will be granted as of January 2023. Important aspects: The appointment must be requested within 90 days after the notification of approval. The approval resolutions together with the appointment vouchers will…
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Analysis, Banking & Finance, Blog, Business Law, Nicaragua
Nicaragua advances with Fintech regulation
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Federico Barrios Director Nicaragua [email protected] Nicaragua has been regulating the application of technological tools in financial activities since, and to the extent that the local market requires the implementation of advances that allow more efficient processes in conducting operations with money. We understand the Fintech concept as everything related to technologies that allow financial innovation,…
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On September 14, 2022, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador decreed paid leave for workers from the public and private sector for September 16, 2022. If an employee works on this date, the employer must pay a surcharge of 100% on his/her salary. BLP has ample experience advising national and international companies on labor matters…
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Favio Batres Director Mining Specialist Nicaragua [email protected] Mining is one of the strongest industries with the greatest growth potential in Nicaragua. According to Central America Data, gold exports in Central America reached an increase of 387% in 2021, and Nicaragua is in the lead with $1.534.3 billion from the United States, well above its peers…
Analysis, Blog, Costa Rica, Public Law, Public Procurement & Regulation
New Public Procurement Law in Costa Rica
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Francisco Obando Director Public Law, Public Procurement & Regulation Costa Rica [email protected] On December 1, 2022, the new General Public Procurement Law will enter into force, repealing the Administrative Contracting Law No. 7494 of 1996 and its Regulations. As a result, all bidding participants, companies, and public administrations must seriously prepare to address the changes…