The Costa Rica´s General Directorate of Customs issued the statement DGA-010-2020, which expands the list of products for surgical use that have export and re-export restrictions, which they had initially established through directive DGA-003-2020. The products added are as follows: Mono-glasses: Mono-glasses with indirect ventilation, transparent lens, foam covered frame and adjustable headband. Ergonomic and panoramic…
Tag Archives: Costa Rica
08
Apr
Apr
The new legislation that authorizes companies to reduce working hours by up to 75% due to the health emergency of COVID-19 pandemic for Costa Rican society, must include gender equality and equity in its application. It is established that when the gross income of companies is reduced by 20% or more due to the emergency,…
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Administrative provisions Relating to Sanitary Registry procedures as a result of COVID-19 in Costa Rica
08
Apr
Apr
On April 1, 2020, the Costa Rican Health Ministry executed the directive DM-RM-0838-2020, related to the Administrative Regulations pertaining Registration, Renovation and Post-Registration Changes of Products of Sanitary Interest on the governmental platform “Registrelo”. These are some of the regulations issued in said directive: The validity of the registers of products of sanitary interest is…
06
Apr
Apr
As a result of the state of national emergency declared by the Government of Costa Rica, the Immigration Authority has established temporary immigration measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These measures apply to all foreigners who are filed or have approved an immigration process in the country. As follow please find questions and answers…
01
Apr
Apr
The concept of telework becomes especially relevant during the coronavirus health alert in Costa Rica. Below, our specialist Labor & Employment team answers frequently asked questions about work from home: Q: How can I regulate the teleworking? A: It must be regulated with a contract or with an addendum and it’s preferable to apply an…
01
Apr
Apr
Today, April 1st the Costa Rican Congress approved a Law that allows workers to withdraw the savings accumulated in the labor capitalization fund in some cases. This measure seeks to palliate the economic effects of the labor flexibility measures implemented in Costa Rica by COVID-19. Some important aspects are: When can the worker ask for…
30
Mar
Mar
The General Tax Office and the Costa Rican Institute on Drugs issued a new Joint Resolution of General Scope for the Registry of Transparency and Ultimate Beneficiaries No. DGT-ICD-R-06-2020, which was published in La Gaceta No. 65 of March 30, 2020. Through this Resolution, the previous resolution is repealed, and important changes are issued in…
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Mar
Mar
By communication SENASA-SFE-R001-2020 of March 27, 2020, the National Animal Health Service and the State Phytosanitary Service authorized the documentary review by the officials of those institutions, based on copies, impressions or simple photocopies of the original documents. Verification: The authenticity of the international veterinary certificate will be verified digitally with those countries that have digital…
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General guidelines for Condominiums considering the health alert by COVID-19 in Costa Rica
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Mar
Mar
On March 27th 2020, the Costa Rican Ministry of Health, issued the third version of the general guidelines for commercial condominiums, condominiums with commercial and residential spaces, and residential condominiums on account of the COVID-19 sanitary alert. The guidelines reiterate the cancellation of commercial and social events and clarifies that the common areas in the condominiums and…
30
Mar
Mar
The Ministry of Treasury issued the Regulations for the Tax Relief Law, which established the moratorium on the payment of VAT, Income Tax advance payments, excise tax, and import duties during the months of April, May and June 2020. The Regulations establish that taxpayers registered at the Single Tax Registry (RUT by its name in…