The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare issued Government Agreement No. 57-2022 containing reforms to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. These reforms come into force as of March 4, 2022. Among the reforms implemented, the following stand out: The powers and functions of the occupational health and safety committee must also be included in…
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According to guidelines issued by the Immigration Office, as well as the provisions of the Regulation for the Granting of Entry Visas to Costa Rica (Executive Decree No. 36626-G): As of February 21, 2022, Costa Rica will require Venezuelan nationals to present an entry visa. Venezuelans must now process a consulted visa before the consulates…
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On January 25th of this year, the Law to Promote Employment Opportunities for People Over 45 Years of Age became effective, which establishes benefits for taxpayers who hire people over that age. They will be able to reduce 5% or 10% of their income tax, depending on whether they hire 10% or 20% of people…
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The Tax Agreement Law requires all taxpayers registered under the general regime to declare and pay an annual Income Tax on Business Activities. Payable tax is the higher of: 30% over taxable net income of the year 2021; or Minimum Definite Payment of 1%, 2%, or 3%, as applicable, over the taxable gross income of…
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On February 3, 2022, the National Commission for the Minimum Wage in Nicaragua, presided over by the Labor Ministry of the Nicaraguan Government, approved an increase in the current minimum wage for each sector of the national economy to remain in effect from March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as follows: Economic Sector Percentage…
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https://www.blplegal.com/blp-web-2021/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/events-Luis-Palacios.png Luis PalaciosAssociate Costa [email protected] What outdoor activities are allowed under the new Law? The new Law allows municipalities to issue licenses to sell food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages) in public spaces administered by municipalities, such as: Sidewalks. Parks. Squares. Municipal streets and roads. Other public places defined by the respective municipality. The authorization…
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Since 1995, through Executive Decree No. 3-95, the Real Estate Tax or IBI was established as a tax on real estate located within each Municipality. For IBI purposes, the following are considered real estate: Land, stable or permanent plantations, and fixed and permanent installations or constructions All assets that constitute real estate by their nature…
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Renewal of Municipal Operational License in Nicaragua Since the first of January of each year, the Municipal Operational License that authorizes companies to operate their economic activity in a certain municipality is subject to renewal since it expired on December 31. As of last year, the procedures for this renewal became a little more complex…
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Permission to exercise the right to vote in Presidential Elections without salary reduction
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On February 6, 2022, the Presidential Election will be held. Any employee who must work that day may go to the polls to exercise the right to vote. Our Labor Code sets forth the obligation of an employer to grant employees the time necessary to appear before their electoral domicile and cast a vote without…
Banking & Finance, Blog, El Salvador, News, Regulatory Compliance, Prevention and Risk Management
Obligation to update information for NGOs in Guatemala
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In Guatemala, Decree number 4-2020 “Reforms to the Law of Non-Governmental Organizations for Development, Decree number 2-2003 of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala and the Civil Code, Decree-Law number 106 of the Head of Government” entered into force, which establishes, among other provisions, the obligation of a Non-Governmental Organization (“NGO”), registered and operating…