In order to streamline the processes of import and export of agricultural, livestock and hydrobiological inputs and products, the virtual platform VISAR online was enabled in Guatemala.
This tool is aimed at the productive sectors, importers of products of animal and vegetable origin, agricultural inputs and exporters of agricultural, livestock and hydrobiological products, which will now reduce time in their efforts with the use of cutting-edge technology, typical of the digital era, informed the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA).
In Guatemala were published in the Diario de Centroamerica the sanctions of the laws for the Simplification of Administrative Requirements and Procedures and Free Zones, regulatory frameworks that aim to encourage investments and job creation.
In the June 1, 2021 edition of the Diario de Centroamerica, the texts of Decree 5-2021, which corresponds to the Law for the Simplification of Administrative Requirements and Procedures, and Decree 6-2021, which refers to the Free Trade Zones Law, were included. See complete publication.
After Guatemala approved the Law for the Simplification of Procedures and the creation of the Interinstitutional Commission to Contribute to the Economic Reactivation of the Construction Sector, the business sector believes that this news is encouraging.
At the beginning of May, Guatemalan authorities approved the Law for the Simplification of Administrative Requirements and Procedures. This regulatory framework aims to promote the digitalization of administrative procedures, allowing people to use the technology available to them to carry out procedures and interact with the government.
In Guatemala, the Ministry of Economy temporarily created the Interinstitutional Commission to Contribute to the Economic Reactivation of the Construction Sector, which will be integrated by representatives of nine entities.
The purpose of the Commission is to promote coordination actions among the Ministries and Institutions related to the construction sector, in order to streamline the administrative management of each one of them.
Local authorities informed that as of November 11, exporters interested in carrying out their procedures electronically will be able to receive training on the use of the Certification of Origin in the online platform of the Customs Management System.
Exporting companies will be able to register by phone or by sending an e-mail to the Single Window for Foreign Trade (VUCE), announced the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI).
Because alcohol gel not meeting minimum requirements is marketed in Nicaragua, local laboratories are asking the government to expedite the process of granting permits for the manufacture and registration of the product.
The health crisis generated by the spread of covid-19 has caused alcohol gels that do not meet the requirements established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be sold on the local market.
Although in 2019 the arrival of tourists to Costa Rica increased 4% compared to 2018, businessmen of the sector continue to face complex procedures to open a new business and the high costs of basic services.
Data from the Directorate General of Immigration and Foreigners, said that between 2018 and 2019 the number of foreign visitors who came to the country grew by 122 thousand, from 3.01 million to 3.14 million tourists.
Raising the quality of education, eliminating excessive paperwork and generating opportunities, not threats, for people to formalize their economic activities are the main demands of the Costa Rican business sector in the run-up to 2020.
Generating more employment and strengthening the business sector while the actions of the Executive, Legislative Assembly and the Judiciary are being implemented are some of the projects outlined for the first quarter of the year, according to the Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP).
The IDB will provide a $200 million loan to finance the digital transformation of processes with high demand, such as construction permits from the Municipality of Panama or commercial movements in the Colon Free Zone.
The funds will also be used to encourage private investment, the protection of digital personal data and digital signatures. In addition, reforms will be included to promote follow-up to the National Industrial Competitiveness Program, the promotion of the National Quality System and the Regional Innovation Systems, informed the international organization.
From September 9, the registration and presentation of individual work contracts in Guatemala will be done electronically, which is expected to reduce the time it takes to complete management to three days.
The new procedure, which today involves a personal procedure and whose resolution required between 15 and 30 days, is simplified to three days, between its submission, resolution and registration, which means the streamlining of procedures for employers, workers and the creation of an electronic registry that will allow the ministry better controls, informed the Ministry of Labor.
Five months after the regulations for the creation of the Single Window of Procedures for the Colon Free Zone were approved in Panama, businessmen are asking for their implementation to be accelerated.
Authorities in Panama presented the initiative of a new digital platform, in which it will be possible to carry out procedures and processes related to the Registry of National Industry and Industrial Development Certificates.
Directors of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI) presented the initiatives to develop a web platform with block chain technology and a web page with information, procedures and processes, to carry out formalities in the departments of industrial inspection and evaluation, such as the RIN and the CFI.
The Dominican Republic's free trade zones guild promises to reduce response times with the implementation of the Single Window for Foreign Trade of the General Directorate of Customs.
Simplifying procedures, transparency and security of processes, reduction of response times of requests, reduction of costs of stationery and office equipment, are some of the benefits that will enjoy for companies in areas with the implementation of the Single Window, informed the union.
In El Salvador, private laboratories certified by the National Quality System will be able to analyze samples of food and beverages in order to opt for a sanitary registration during vacation periods.
The amendments, which were confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Social Assistance (Minsal) and the Ministry of Economy (Minec), respond to the requests made by businessmen at the first meeting of the Trade Facilitation Committee (Cifacil).
After two years of non-operation, El Salvador's government and business associations agreed to reactivate the institution dedicated to decision-making on customs matters and trade agreements.
The private sector was represented by the Presidents and Executive Directors of the guilds ASI, COEXPORT, CAMARASAL, CAMAGRO, AMCHAM, CAMTEX and ADES, which are part of the Inter-union Commission for Trade Facilitation (CIFACIL) and participate with voice and vote within the Committee, informed the Salvadoran government.
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