According the Superintendent of the Tax Administration Agency (SAT) of Guatemala, Oscar Funes, Cauca IV and Recauca establish new provisions to facilitate customs procedures and trade on the Central American isthmus. Starting today, hiring a customs agent will not be necessary for some export or import procedures as companies will now be able to appoint their representatives to do this job.

Source: terra.com

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