Two men were apprehended on Wednesday morning in the area of Llano Grande de Cartago, according to the Press Department of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ). They apparently committed the crime of fuel theft. The arrest was carried out around 5:00 am, when both men were traveling in a truck carrying 16 fuel tanks of […]
Archives for June 20, 2019
Industries applaud measure to simplify procedures
The Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica (ICRC) welcomed the government’s decision not to create new procedures and will reduce requirements to obtain permits, licenses or authorizations for businesses by 2022. While it is important not to add new procedures, it is equally important to remove or simplify many of those that already exist, that […]
Medtronic has 44 vacancies for technicians and engineers
If you are looking for work, the Medtronic company has 44 vacancies for quality technicians and engineers. The requirements for the positions are Bachelors degree in Media Education, English from basic to intermediate and at least two years of experience in similar positions. The company, located in Zona Franca Coyol, will have a job fair […]
Enfoques answered your questions about VAT
The changes brought by the implementation of the Value Added Tax (VAT) and other taxes also affect the business dynamics, regardless of whether the business is small, medium or large. Simplified regime, exonerations and the obligatory use of dataphones are just some of the topics Costa Rican businessmen should be concerned about. This Wednesday, June […]
Central Bank down again Monetary Policy Rate
On Wednesday, the Central Bank announced a new reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) now at 4.5%. The entity continues to detect pressures in the economy that would lead to inflation outside the target range (between 2% and 4%). The idea behinf lowering the TPM is to make credits in colones more attractive and […]
Hotel chain announces investment in Guanacaste
Six Senses Holtels Resorts Spas will open its first tourist complex in Central America in 2021, specifically in the Papagayo Peninsula. The investment is about $200 million and it will generate 350 jobs in the area. Our values are aligned with Costa Rica’s commitment to sustainability and the essence of the Pura Vida culture. We […]