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.
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Permanent Establishment – Servicing New Markets
Working in foreign jurisdictions brings some unique challenges and risks. It is important for companies when they start looking at a new market or win a contract to have a clear understanding of how to deal with the obligations and liabilities that arise when working in a country where they do not have a legal entity.
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Managing Employee Stock Options in Chile
Although they have existed for decades, employee stock options are a new concept for many Chilean companies, startups, and employees. The tide is changing though. There is increasingly more interest from foreign and local companies who are wanting to provide their Chilean employees with stock options.
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New Digital Service Tax in Chile – What has been the Result?
It has been 18 months since the digital service tax was implemented in Chile. The Chilean tax office has recently released an update on the amount of taxes that has been collected since it started. Check out our post this week to find out how much.
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Funding your Chilean Subsidiary – Debt vs Equity
Foreign companies who establish a subsidiary in Chile need to decide on how they will fund the new operation. We provide some practical details that are important for companies to consider on funding the entity using debt and/or equity.
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Chile Taxation- Managing Transfer Pricing
Transfer pricing poses a significant risk to companies who are operating internationally since many countries are looking at these arrangements to ensure that profits are not being shifted to lower tax jurisdictions unfairly. It is important that companies understand how transfer pricing works in every country they are operating in.
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