Labor Sector Reforms Affecting Social Security System, Salary Schedule and Employee Benefits in Venezuela.

(PRWEB) March 20, 2004 --Research and Markets announces the addition of the 2004 Andean Tax, Law and Business Briefing to its offerings.

This report provides guidance on tax and legal issues investors should consider when evaluating a possible company acquisition, starting a business or entering into a joint venture or strategic alliance in Venezuela, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. This report highlights recent economic, legal, and tax developments in these countriess changing business environment, with content provided by experts at major accounting and law firms in the region.

The 2004 edition of ANDEAN REGION TAX, LAW AND BUSINESS BRIEFING features expert analyses on structural reform, public institutions, and economic development. This one-volume report offers extensive coverage of the Andean regions banking/finance, energy, and labor sectors, as well as in-depth analyses of topics such as corporate structuring, foreign investment, free trade, private equity markets, and taxation.
    
Coverage includes:
Venezuela
New Changes to the Regulations of the Countrys Income Tax Law
Recent Developments in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Framework, Transfer Pricing Laws, and Tax Treaties
Labor Sector Reforms Affecting the Social Security System, the Salary Schedule, and Employee Benefits
New Rules Regarding Administration of Foreign Currency

Chile
Impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on Economic Growth
Chiles Increasing Appeal as a Holding Company Jurisdiction Due to its Expanding Tax Treaty Network
Effects of Tax Reform on Financing Transactions and Profit Reinvestment Benefit
Major activities in venture capital and private equity markets for 2003

Other Countries
Colombias Recent Tax Reforms
A comparison of Bankruptcy in Colombia with that of the U.S.
Colombias Growing Appeal to Foreign Investors
Investors Continued Caution in Approaching Perus Uncertain Political Landscape Despite the Countrys Strong Economic Growth
New Regulations in Perus Investment Environment, Specifically for Venture Equity and Pension Funds
Oil-rich Ecuadors Ongoing Efforts to Attract Private Investment into its Hydrocarbons Industry
The Recent Explanation of Bolivias Tax Law

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