- Law No. 10491 in Costa Rica became effective on August 19, 2024
- The law aims to facilitate the regularization of tax conditions and reactivate the economy
- It amends and extends benefits for sectors impacted by health restrictions
- Business closure penalty is temporarily replaced with a monetary penalty
- Tax administration is required to archive sanctioning procedures for business closure
- Taxpayers can request payment installments for VAT debts incurred before March 2022
- Taxpayers must be current with obligations to qualify for benefits
- A three-month period is granted to meet obligations for business closure penalty replacement
- Any debt not included in VAT installments must be paid by the taxpayer
Source: kpmg.com
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