Luis Palacios Associate Costa Rica [email protected] The benefits and risks associated with the degree of conformity in fulfilling official environmental requirements Protection of the environment and the practice of sustainability produce business byproducts that generate tangible benefits such as increased sales, revaluation of the brand, and avoidance of penalties. Companies that apply policies, processes, and…
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Uri Weinstok Partner Costa Rica [email protected] High prices commonly lead to an attempt to control them through regulation. This remedy, while tempting, is rarely a suitable solution. Rather, price controls tend to aggravate problems before they fix them. Paradoxically, even in the face of abundant evidence and repeated examples of failure, some consumers feel protected…
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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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Conozca las obligaciones anuales que aplican a sus empresas en cada uno de los países de Centroamérica. En BLP podemos ayudarle para asegurar su cumplimiento en cada país. Descargue cada una de las fechas de cumplimiento en calendario pdf de su preferencia para evitar multas y sanciones. Descargar guía en pdf https://www.blplegal.com/blp-web-2021/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bandera_icono_Costa_Rica.pngCOSTA RICA Conozca las…
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Learn about the annual obligations that apply to your companies in each Central American countries. At BLP we can help you to ensure compliance in each country. Download each of the dates in the pdf calendar of your preference. Do not miss any of these dates and avoid fines and penalties. Download Central America guide…
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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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Corporate obligations guide Central America 2022
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Learn about the annual obligations that apply to your companies in each Central American countries. At BLP we can help you to ensure compliance in each country. Download each of the dates in the electronic calendar of your preference. Do not miss any of these dates and avoid fines and penalties. Corporate Obligations Guide 2022…