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.
In part three of our Brazil series, we cover practical information that companies need to know when hiring staff in Brazil. While many of the labor laws are similar to other parts of the world, there is some key details that will help companies understand how things work in Brazil.
For professional service firms, as of January 1, 2023, all services rendered will be subject to VAT. Previously, companies such as engineering, consulting, architects, legal, and accounting, did not charge VAT when invoicing clients. This now changes. Check out practical details inside.
Chilean companies are required to have an employee handbook (Reglamento Interno) that covers health, safety, and internal policies. Within the employee handbook, there are certain areas that need to be covered. We provide a practical overview.
When companies initially incorporate an entity in Chile, corporate governance is not always a priority in the beginning stages of opening the business. The reality is that how we grant powers will play an important role in how efficiently the company will operate and whether the foreign shareholder is protected.
All companies and foreign shareholders operating in Chile (Latin America) require a local legal representative that is liable for the companies’ activities. The role is an important part of operating in the region and it has some very important legal and practical considerations that are important for companies to understand.
Subcontracting is used throughout the mining and industrial sectors. Chile has unique laws which have practical implications on how local companies need to manage their subcontracters. We have provided a practical guide for companies to understand how best to manage these risks.
Santiago
Sydney
Lima