The judicial investigation police (OIJ) dismantled an auto robbery band in 10 raids deployed in several points of the Great Metropolitan Area. Christian Montenegro, deputy chief of the criminal investigation department, said that 14 people were detained, among they there are five notary lawyers. These subjects would rob cars in Costa Rica and Panama, then […]
Archives for May 19, 2016
Legislators rush debate on project against tax fraud
The bill to fight tax evasion will be revisited as a priority by the Congressional Committee on Financial Affairs, said the president of the parliamentary body, Rosibel Ramos. The legislator explained that Casa Presidencial was also committed to promote a faster approval of this initiative, which includes the controversial proposal for a registry of corporations’ shareholders. […]
Rescued Margay is released into the wild
The male margay who survived a hit in Guanacaste was released in its natural habitat, reported the Las Pumas Rescue Center. Fuerza Pública officers aided him, rescued him and took him to the rehabilitation center. The release was made possible through collaboration with officials of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), who used specialized […]
Gonvernment in a rush to meet OECD requirements
In June, the Government will have to explain to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) the progress it has made in competition. Carlos Mora, deputy economy minister, said the government is still in time to deliver the text to the Congres, and explained that for the preparation of the bill, a working committee […]
Finance Ministry wants to tax cash withdraws higher than ¢500.000
Instead of charging a tax of 0,002 percent on electronic transactions higher than ¢100.000, the Finance Ministry would consider a tax on cash withdraws larger than ¢500.000. Fernando Rodríguez, vice-minister of Income, said the measure would be similar to to what other countries have applied. “Taxing cash withdraws increases the use of electronic transactions and card payments. The finance […]
Bilateral agreement with Germany will foster investments
The agreement to prevent double taxation between Costa Rica and Germany will help to improve businesses between the two countries and is expected to favor foreign investment. The document details the procedure tax authorities must follow to exchange information and the treatment of taxes in each country. The agreement follows the line established by the […]