Tax Credit Requirements in Peru: Articles 18 and 19

Article 18: Substantial Requirements for Tax Credits

The tax credit consists of the General Sales Tax recorded separately in the proof of payment to support the procurement of goods, services, and construction contracts, or paid on the importation of goods or by reason of the use in the country of services provided by non-domiciled individuals.

Requirements to be eligible for Tax Credit

Only purchases of goods, benefits or uses of services, or construction contracts and imports that meet the following

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Tax Self-Assessment: Late Filing and Legal Recourse

Is the Procedure for Collecting Debts Fair?

The deadline to file for voluntary self-assessment of income tax for 2005 ended on June 30, 2006. According to Article 161.1 b) of the General Tax Law (LGT), when a debt is settled by self-assessment, the executive period starts on July 1, 2006. From that moment, late payment interest begins to accrue, as per Article 26 of the LGT.

On September 25, 2007, a spontaneous and extemporaneous self-assessment was made. This triggers the surcharges provided for

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Government Procurement Principles and Procedures in Costa Rica

Principles of Government Procurement

Core Principles: The functions of these principles are: 1 – Report 2 – Rules 3 – Interpretative

Governing Principles: Contracting activity is governed by the following principles: Efficiency, Effectiveness, Advertising, Free Competition, Equality, Good Faith, and Intangibility of Assets.

Administrative Freedoms: These principles allow the administrative procurement entity broad freedoms to: Choose the contractor, choose the subject of the contract, determine the

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Understanding the WTO: Trade Rules and Negotiations

What is the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

The World Trade Organization (WTO) plays a crucial role in the global economy. It serves multiple functions, including:

  • Facilitating the liberalization of international trade
  • Providing a forum for governments to negotiate trade agreements
  • Offering a platform for settling trade disputes
  • Operating a system of international trade rules

The WTO as a Negotiating Forum

Fundamentally, the WTO is a venue where member governments address and resolve trade issues. The

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State Financial Management: Taxation, Expenditure, and Public Debt

Expenditure reserved to those who are empowered to make certain state agencies fulfill their public duties related to internal or external security and public order in the country and the duties attached to the head of state of a nature reserve or require secret.
Government financial management and processes involved in the procurement and management of monetary resources in the public sector and its further distribution and control according to the needs of public obligations.
Power to tax is

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Public Service and Administration: Roles and Responsibilities

Understanding Public Service

Public service, in a restricted sense, refers to activities undertaken by the State intended to meet social needs. The provision of public services involves the staff that comprises the public service, including human resources. Public purpose signifies activity-oriented management aimed at meeting the high public status.

Public and Private Entities

  • Public Companies or State: These are entities created by law, possessing a public law legal personality distinct and separate
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