Colombia always had the potential to become a major mining jurisdiction but the mining sector is now completely frozen. There is a high level of uncertainty due to the governments push to reform the mining code, create a state mining company, and new a environmental decree.
Mining suppliers may use a local subcontractor for a variety of reasons when working on Chilean projects. The issue is that foreign companies can find themselves in trouble if they do not understand how the subcontracting laws work from both a legal and practical perspective.
Ax Legal invites you to our webinar to learn from industry experts about the practical aspects of finding and working with distributors in Latin America.
Joint ventures can be useful for foreign companies entering Latin America. Unfortunately, they often do not work out the way companies would hope. There is one stage of the process that can greatly improve the chances of success if it is done properly. Check out our blog this week for some good tips.
Incorporating a local company is an important step for companies who are serious about servicing the Colombian market. The issue is that many foreign companies do not know the intricacies of the incorporation process or the documentation that is required from the foreign shareholder. We have provided a practical guide so companies understand the process.
Most business executives will agree that confidentiality agreements are a necessary tool to protect their intellectual property. What often is missed is whether they are being used properly. This starts with ensuring that each employee understand why we use them, when to use them, and how they should be used.
When companies hire their first employees, they start to see some of the key differences to how labor laws and practices work in Chile compared to other countries. We have provided a quick fact sheet of the most common questions that arise during the hiring process.
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