Bloomberg BNA Offers Comprehensive Update on the Legal and Tax Aspects of Doing Business in Key Latin American Countries

ARLINGTON, Va., April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In Latin America, forecasts project positive economic expansion, inflation is generally low, and unemployment is reaching its lowest levels in most countries, making now an ideal time to expand or explore business opportunities in this region.  At the same time, new tax rules and compliance activities have increased in most Latin American countries. To help corporate tax, legal, and financial advisors prepare for new ventures in Latin America, Bloomberg BNA | CITE will host a live conference, Latin America Tax Update, May 21-23 at the Biltmore hotel in Coral Gables, FL, that will provide tax-effective strategies for companies operating or expanding into the most important markets of Latin America.

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"U.S. multinationals seeking to increase global sales are increasingly making or expanding investments in Latin America," notes Diane Pastore, Executive Director at Bloomberg BNA | CITE. "As a result, U.S. tax advisors need to know the latest tax laws applicable to their investment activities and be knowledgeable about tax planning opportunities in Latin America."

This conference will provide an update on the tax systems impacting tax planning and compliance in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, Colombia and Central America and the Caribbean.  Attendees will address the permanent establishment issues of maintaining a representative office; parent–subsidiary charges; withholding tax issues associated with cross-border transactions; and recent tax, legal, and treaty developments that can affect a company's operations in 2012.

Current and proposed U.S. tax changes that affect doing business in Latin America will be addressed, as will international tax and trade agreements in Latin America and the management of local corporate or branch income taxes and other taxes, including statutory and effective tax rates.

Sessions will examine documentation requirements, the penalty regime, planning opportunities, strategies for financing Latin American operations, transfer pricing developments, and key issues in sending individuals to Latin America.

By attending the two-and-one-half-day conference, attendees will:

• Examine the most important tax and legal issues that companies must consider in structuring operations in Latin America today
• Find out about the latest tax changes in the region and proposals for the coming year
• Understand the latest transfer pricing rules in Latin America
• Discover the special tax rules impacting investment vehicles in Latin America to attract outside investments
• Learn how to implement the most effective acquisition and merger strategies and post-deal integration in Latin America
• Learn key tax planning opportunities in Argentina, Brazil, Central America and the Caribbean, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela
• Learn the importance of managing Value Added Tax (VAT) issues and other Indirect Taxes in Latin America

Latin America Tax Update will take place at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL. To register, go to www.bna.com or call (914) 328.5656 for further information on special rates.

About Bloomberg BNA 
Bloomberg BNA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bloomberg, is a leading source of legal, regulatory, and business information for professionals. Its network of more than 2,500 reporters, correspondents, and leading practitioners delivers expert analysis, news, practice tools, and guidance - the information that matters most to professionals. Bloomberg BNA's authoritative coverage spans the full range of legal practice areas, including tax & accounting, labor & employment, intellectual property, banking & securities, employee benefits, health care, privacy & data security, human resources, and environment, health & safety. www.bna.com

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