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10 practical guides: market entry, incorporation, compliance, banking, tax, HR, import/export and IP.
Venezuela entry checklist for US companies: a 30/60/90‑day plan
If access for US companies expands, the winners are the teams with a compliance backbone, a clear structure, and bank‑ready documentation. Here’s a practical launch plan.
Company formation in Venezuela: S.A. vs SRL + Registro Mercantil checklist
A practical breakdown: which form to choose, what typically happens at Registro Mercantil, and which documents most often delay the process.
RIF (SENIAT) explained: why you need it to operate
RIF is the tax ID that shows up everywhere: invoicing, filings, banking, contracts. Here’s how it works and what commonly goes wrong.
Bank‑ready KYC pack: what to prepare to reduce iterations
Opening an account is not just a form — it’s a narrative: structure, source of funds, contracts and a coherent story. Here’s a practical checklist.
IVA and ISLR basics: what a founder/CFO should understand early
The biggest mistake is thinking about taxes after revenue starts. The better move is to set invoicing discipline and a compliance calendar upfront.
Hiring & payroll in Venezuela: how international teams start safely
To hire your first 3–10 people you don’t need a full corporate machine — but you do need correct contracts and a payroll workflow.
Import/export & customs: documents and a workflow to avoid delays
If you ship equipment or goods, the bottleneck is documentation and the right workflow. Here’s a checklist and a typical process.
Licenses & permits in Venezuela: building a minimal launch package
Most businesses face a municipal layer plus sector permits. The key is not doing everything at once, but following a launch logic.
Trademark in Venezuela (SAPI/WEBPI): file without wasting months
If you enter as a brand, file early. Key steps and pitfalls: classes, specification, publications and correspondence.
Special Economic Zones (SEZ): evaluating incentives and risk before entry
SEZs sound like “tax savings”, but HQ teams care more about predictability: governance, compliance, FX and contractual risk.