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 use subcontractors for a variety of reasons in Peru. For instance, installations of sensors or equipment at a mine site, maintenance and on-going support, or other technical equipment/services that are needed to support the main contractor. However, companies can find themselves in trouble if they do not understand the intricacies of how subcontracting laws work from both a legal and practical perspective.
Chilean Congress approved a bill earlier this year to expand criminal liability for economic and environmental crimes which will have implications for foreign companies operating in Chile. The new legislation means that for the first-time, corporate executives and directors can be personally liable for a wide range of misconduct.
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.
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