With the copper outlook looking favourible, there are many junior miners attracted to Chile hoping to find the next big discovery. When entering a new jurisdiction, it is important that foreign investors understand the basics of the mining law.
Full storyTransfer 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.
Full storyHot Chili is one of the junior mining companies that has been the most successful in Chile over the past 5 years. The company’s exploration success has continued throughout the pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
Full storyIt was previously time consuming and complicated to incorporate a company, particularly for foreign companies that were looking to enter the market. This changed in 2017 when a new corporate vehicle was introduced known in Spanish as Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada («SAS»).
Full storyThe USD$1.5b Santiago-Melipilla train project was announced last week. This project will increase ridership by 50 million per year and is part of a larger USD$5 billion “Chile on Rails” investment program.
Full storyThe most common risk to companies operating in Latin America is related to employment laws and obligations. This week we will provide information on the mandatory leave that employees are entitled to as per Chilean Labour Laws.
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