The tender for the service of electronic tax stamps for containers passing through Guatemalan customs will no longer be carried out, meaning that several companies will be able to offer their services independently.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Last June the Superintendency of Tax Administration of Guatemala had convened an informative meeting for companies that were interested in the qualification process to provide the electronic tax stamp service.
But now, authorities have halted the tender and will certify companies to provide these devices to exporters and importers.
Valeska Mogollón, regulatory manager at the Customs Administration, told Dca.gob.gt that "... There will not be a service contract issued by us, rather users of the customs service that need to send a shipment will contract a company that will provide them with the tax stamp, and then they will advocate with the Tax Administration".
Mogollón added that "... this decision was taken to promote transparency and competition, because any company can become a provider of this service."
Among the requirements that companies must comply with is having a license to provide GPS service, accrediting experience in this field and submitting an application in accordance with article 122 of the Tax Code.
Implementing a rescue plan in which SAT makes tax collections more flexible and IGSS assists employees is part of the proposal of Guatemalan businessmen in the commercial and service sector, given the crisis that has been generated by the health emergency.
In 2011 sales of Salvadoran services abroad totaled $1.1 billion, 10% more than in 2010.
A statement from the Agency for Promotion of Exports and Investments in El Salvador (PROESA) reads:
The Agency for Promotion of Exports and Investments in El Salvador, PROESA, today (Wednesday 24th) held the 1st International Forum on Export of Services in order to raise awareness of global trends, the outlook for the region and the country as well of some of the success stories of exporters of services. The Forum's main purpose was to stimulate more interest by Salvadoran firms to venture into this activity with high growth potential.
In January, sales of goods and services increased 2.4% and 8.8% respectively when compared to the same period of 2009.
César Estrada, from the Commerce and Service Chamber explained they have noticed a slight improvement, especially in school supplies and home appliances.
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