Corporate Balance: Legal Protection of Minority Shareholders

Corporate Balance: Legal Protection of Minority Shareholders

Corporations, as essential economic engines, are not only structures for investment and capital growth, but are also scenarios for human relations and rights. Within them, we find a diversity of shareholders, from those who own large portions of the shares ...

Sowing Opportunities: The Potential of Agriculture in Guatemala

Sowing Opportunities: The Potential of Agriculture in Guatemala

Agriculture, in the heart of Guatemala, is intertwined with the country's history, traditions and economic aspirations. Over the centuries, from ancient Mayan civilizations to modern farmers, Guatemalan lands have witnessed crops that have fed and clothed generations. This sector has ...
Central American Holidays 2024 guide is now available

Central American Holidays 2024 guide is now available

At BLP, we understand the importance of efficient planning for Human Resources managers. That is why we present to you our valuable guide to work holidays designed specifically for each country in Central America. With our guide, you will gain ...
New Income Tax brackets for the 2024 fiscal period
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New Income Tax brackets for the 2024 fiscal period

On December 8, 2023, Executive Decree No. 44276-H was published, whereby the income tax brackets that will apply during the 2024 tax period were updated, as detailed below:
Salary tax ...
Gross Salary From To Rate
Legal Provisions for holidays in Costa Rica 2024
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Legal Provisions for holidays in Costa Rica 2024

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Guatemala: Minimum Wages 2024
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Guatemala: Minimum Wages 2024

Guatemalan Government published Agreement No. 307-2023, in Diario de Centroamérica on December 19, 2023, making official the minimum wages by sector to take effect on January 1, 2024.
1. Department of Guatemala (Economic District 1)
Employment ...
Water: The Urgency of Establishing an Effective Regulatory Framework

Water: The Urgency of Establishing an Effective Regulatory Framework

Water, essential for human existence, agriculture, and industry, has always been a natural resource of an incalculable value. In the Guatemalan context, although there are indeed legal provisions for the protection and management of water, we face significant challenges in ...