Fee for apostille certificates in Guatemala
As of February 11, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will charge a fee for the issuance of apostille or legalization certificates of documents. On January 13, 2024, Government Agreement No. 250-2023 was published in Diario de Centroamérica, authorizing the ...
Update of the exemption limit for real estate tax
On January 24, 2024, MH-DGH-RES 0002-2024 was published, updating the requirements for exemption from the real estate tax, as follows:
- The property must be unique, i.e., that only a natural person has registered such property in the Real Estate ...
Reforms to the Commercial Code – El Salvador
On December 13, 2023, the Official Gazette published Decree No. 905, which reforms the Commercial Code to encourage legalizing the economy’s informal sector and reinvigorate micro and small businesses. Such reforms will become effective on February 11, 2024. Among its ...
ILO Convention 169: Barrier to Infrastructure in Guatemala?
Convention 169 on indigenous and tribal peoples, promulgated by the International Labor Organization (ILO), stands as one of the most emblematic instruments in the protection and recognition of human rights at the international level. Adopted in 1989, this treaty seeks ...
Corporate Balance: Legal Protection of Minority Shareholders
Corporations, as essential economic engines, are not only structures for investment and capital growth, but are also scenarios for human relations and rights. Within them, we find a diversity of shareholders, from those who own large portions of the shares ...
Sowing Opportunities: The Potential of Agriculture in Guatemala
Agriculture, in the heart of Guatemala, is intertwined with the country's history, traditions and economic aspirations. Over the centuries, from ancient Mayan civilizations to modern farmers, Guatemalan lands have witnessed crops that have fed and clothed generations. This sector has ...
Central American Holidays 2024 guide is now available
At BLP, we understand the importance of efficient planning for Human Resources managers. That is why we present to you our valuable guide to work holidays designed specifically for each country in Central America. With our guide, you will gain ...
