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Latin America – Growth Requires FCPA Risk Management

Evidenced by its growing population and hosting of the World Cup, Brazil is fast becoming a major hub for economic activity. Mexico is receiving investment to further manufacturing, and Chile and Colombia continue to outperform their growth objectives. As a result, more companies that conduct international business transactions are considering this marketplace to either set […]

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Colombia’s economy vibrant – einvoicing mandates around the corner

Look no further than Colombia as the latest sign that Latin America’s economy is growing.   According to the National Statistics Institute, during the second quarter, Colombia’s economy grew by nearly 4.5 percent when compared with the same three-month period in 2013, the Wall Street Journal noted. This was roughly in line with what economists […]

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Why the e-invoicing mandate is good for businesses in Latin America

When it comes to having a favorable business environment, few would associate more regulations as being the answer. Increasingly complicated compliance issues often create more red tape, which makes it that much harder to accomplish things in the most cost efficient way possible. \ With this in mind, business owners who operate in Latin America […]

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New Release: Taxware Oracle R12 Adapter v8.4.0

Taxware Product Management is very pleased to announce the release of the Oracle R12 Adapter v8.4.0! This release, relevant for Oracle E-Business Suite R 12 users, will not only provide Oracle EBS integration for Taxware clients, but also offer the functionality and recommended best practices for optimal performance.  This adapter is a part of Taxware’s larger initiative to provide […]

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Mexico eAccounting – Audits take in 79 Billion Pesos, what’s your exposure?

It’s been a year of heightened regulatory scrutiny for Latin American business owners, as laws are now on the books that require entrepreneurs to establish an electronic invoicing system in many countries. Thus far, it’s turning out to be a program that’s paying off for governments, most notably in Mexico.

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Taxware Achieves Oracle Integration Certification with EBS Financials 12.2

Taxware Enterprise (TWE) 8.4 Has Achieved Oracle Validated Integration with Oracle E-Business Suite Financials 12.2! Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2 users will now have full access to Taxware’s determination and reporting tools to help streamline sales and use tax compliance. Through this integration, Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2 users have full access to Taxware’s determination and reporting […]

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The Basics of VAT Determination

Value-Added Taxes Are Complex Value-Added Tax (VAT) is tax that is levied at every stage of the supply chain, on both goods and services. Every major economy except the United States (US) levies a form of VAT and each does so with its own set of rules for compliance and reporting. Apart from compliance, processing, […]

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Mexico eContabilidad (eAccounting) Reports – 2 Issues Not to Overlook with SAP ERP

As in other Latin America countries, the transactional signing of standardized XML is always implemented with a corresponding reporting element. Brazil has Nota Fiscal and SPED. Chile has DTE and Libros. And now Mexico has CFDI and electronic books.

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Unlock the Full Potential of Taxware this October

Making Your Summit Experience a Learning Opportunity Unlock the full potential of your Taxware applications with hands-on training sessions at our User Summit in October. October 22nd – 24th Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Orlando, FL Mark your calendar as busy on October 22-24: they are the official dates for the Taxware User Summit 2014. We are a […]

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Supply chain finance takes hold in Latin America

Supply chain finance is a method of business transaction that’s gained notoriety and popularity within the electronic invoicing vendor world.   There are three core elements to SCF – a supplier, buyer and financial institution. With each relying on the other, the ultimate goal is to optimize the relationship between the supplier and the buyer […]

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Mexico’s e-invoicing system paying off for government

It’s been a year of heightened regulatory scrutiny for Latin American business owners, as laws are now on the books that require entrepreneurs to establish an electronic invoicing system. Thus far, it’s turning out to be a program that’s paying off for governments, most notably in Mexico.   Through the first six months of 2014, […]

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VAT Compliance article featured in Financial Operations magazine

Financial Operations Summer 2014 edition features VAT Compliance article Financial Operations magazine recently featured an article by Casper Winkelman, co-founder and managing director of VAT Resource, a company recently acquired by Taxware.   The article, “Take control of your VAT compliance” discusses the complexity of VAT compliance for companies conducting business across international borders. In the […]

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Summit 2014 Early Bird Registration Ends 8/26/2014

Learning, Networking and Fun At Taxware Summit 2014 October 22nd – 24th Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Orlando, FL Mark your calendar as busy on October 22-24: they’re the official dates for the Taxware User Summit 2014. We are only two months away from sessions on tax, technology and training at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Grand […]

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Brazil Nota Fiscal 2014 – If you answer yes, then you have a problem

In previous articles, we discussed why on-premise applications do not make sense anymore in Latin America – because they offered no economies of scale.  Why would you try to be an expert on e-invoicing compliance in Latin America? Don’t you rely on tax experts and consultants to keep up with the changes? Why then would […]

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Mexican tax authorities issue rules for electronically filing accounting records
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Cambios En El Impuesto A Las Ventas De Puerto Rico

Cambios En El Impuesto A Las Ventas De Puerto Rico – Lo Que Los Contribuyentes Necesitan Saber Para Mantenerse Al Día Also View in: Por efecto de la aprobación de las leyes 40 y 117 del 2013, y las leyes 18, 19 y 80 del 2014, el impuesto a las ventas y uso que aplica […]

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An Introduction to Indirect Taxation in India

Three Types of Indirect Taxation in India Understanding international indirect tax requirements can be daunting, especially for companies who are new to doing business in a country. India is one country that is particularly challenging because not only are there several federal level indirect taxes on both goods and services, but there are also state […]

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Chile Mandates eInvoicing – The Mistake Many Companies Are Making

With Chile’s electronic invoicing mandates set to take effect in only a few short months, it is important to understand that your solution selection criteria should include more than just the DTE connectivity. If you don’t understand how you will meet the 7 requirements for “Readiness” through the SII website, you could find yourself with […]

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