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Our professionals report notable regulatory updates for June 2020. Biz Latin Hub’s team of legal and accounting professionals based across Latin America report the following notable regulatory updates for June 2020 in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay. In our regulatory update series, we report on legal and other reforms that could significantly impact businesses in Latin America. Note that this not an exhaustive list of all...
In June 2020, the Biz Latin Hub team launched a survey asking for information about individuals’ perceptions about doing business in Latin America. In June 2020, the Biz Latin Hub team launched a survey asking for information about individuals’ perceptions about doing business in Latin America. We received a range of responses from 75 business owners, executives, government officials and other specialists operating in over 40 countries worldwide. 57.3% of respondents are considering expanding...
Take our short survey and share your perceptions about the current and future outlook for doing business in Latin America: Perceptions of doing business in Latin America | Hacer negocios en América Latina We are seeking to understand general attitudes about working or doing business in Latin America, and understand what individuals and companies may be planning for the future. We are seeking to understand general attitudes about working or doing business in Latin America, and understand what...
Find out how to get a business visa in Peru as a US citizen. Peru is still one of Latin America’s best-performing economies with a solid economic and industrial background. Despite current conditions changing the country's economic landscape, Peru is still considered one of the most attractive countries in the region to invest in or do business. To do business in Peru as a US citizen, you will need a business visa. The Peruvian government is constantly making its best effort to improve the...
Forming an NGO in Peru requires a range of legal aspects, such as the nomination of a compliance officer. NGOs in Peru must create an internal compliance system with a Compliance Officer. This is a part of the work culture of an NGO in Peru and the organisation must enforce it. Find out about requirements for NGOs in Peru to work with a Compliance Officer. What is the compliance system for an NGO in Peru? The main task of a compliance officer in an NGO in Peru is to ensure the...
If you want to form a non-governmental organization, or NGO in Peru, it’s important to understand the key steps and legal requirements to do so. NGOs in Peru are for those individuals or groups with the goal of making a difference in the cultural, social, educational, and political aspects in the country and its communities. In Peru, NGOs are not a separate legal entity, but a subcategory of NPOs (non-profit organisations). If an NGO meets certain requirements, it may be exempt from...
Make use of available commercial representation services in Latin America when you want to expand your business. Businesses of different sizes and sectors see Latin America as an attractive commercial jurisdiction, with a lot of potential for growth and innovation. Eager entrepreneurs already see the opportunities for their business in Latin America, but these opportunities come with some challenges. To enter a market in Latin America, business owners need to first consider the viability for...
The Nice International Classification System for trademarks was established by the Nice Agreement as an international classification for both goods and services when registering trademarks. When planning a market entry strategy into Latin America, many miss the opportunity to use trademark services and and the protection they grant. Trademark services in Latin America are an excellent and highly recommended way to shield and protect your investment and intellectual property in Latin...
Meet Ruben Key, Biz Latin Hub's Business Development Specialist in Peru. Meet Ruben Key, Biz Latin Hub's Business Development Specialist in Peru. Ruben has been a part of the Biz Latin Hub team for nearly 3 years, providing crucial support to the Lima office supervising operations and communications. In 2020, Ruben will head up a new sales function with the Corporate Operations and Sales Team in Bogotá, Colombia. He will drive proactive sales strategies and support the delivery of the...
Businesses may consider utilizing PEO services in Latin America to support their business continuity planning. Like many countries, Latin American governments are currently placing restrictions on travel and commercial activity as part of their measures to counter the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19. Economies worldwide - and the businesses within them - are experiencing varying effects on their commercial activity from these restrictions. The short and medium-term future for businesses may...