Nicaragua is a Central American country that borders Honduras, Costa Rica, the Pacific Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea. It's a great place for companies looking to expand to Central America and create...
Read MoreNicaragua is a Central American country that borders Honduras, Costa Rica, the Pacific Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea. It's a great place for companies looking to expand to Central America and create ties to Mexico, the Caribbean islands, and other Central American companies. That said, an expansion to Nicaragua isn't as easy as it may seem.
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Nicaragua is a Central American country that borders Honduras, Costa Rica, the Pacific Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea. It’s a great place for companies looking to expand to Central America and create ties to Mexico, the Caribbean islands, and other Central American companies. That said, an expansion to Nicaragua isn’t as easy as it may seem.
One of the challenges is setting up your Nicaragua payroll to comply with local tax regulations and similar laws. You’ll have to choose a Nicaragua payroll option while trying to handle all other aspects of an expansion and your parent company’s daily operations. Plus, you have to wait to establish payroll until you set up your subsidiary. That’s why Globalization Partners is here with Nicaragua payroll outsourcing to help you work faster without any hassles.
Nicaragua’s taxation laws include contributions to social security for both employees and employers. Employers must contribute 21.5% to 22.5% of wages to social security, depending on amount of employees, while employees contribute 7%. Both are subject to an income cap. Employees’ personal income tax utilizes a progressive scale that’s up to 30% for those in the top income bracket.
Nicaragua’s four different payroll options are meant to help you find one that works for your business goals. You can choose:
You cannot set up your Nicaragua payroll until you have a registered entity in the country, but establishing a subsidiary can take a significant amount of time and set back your plans to begin operating in the country. Globalization Partners erases this requirement through Nicaragua payroll outsourcing and our suite of global expansion services. We use our Nicaragua PEO to handle everything from making sure you have the best employees to ensuring your company stays compliant.
Entitlement and termination terms can help your employees understand the employment relationship and save you from any termination issues. We recommend adding these terms to an employment contract before you set up your Nicaragua payroll. You have to request authorization for termination through the Labor Inspection Department before terminating a specific employee. The employee is entitled to severance pay based on the amount of time they’ve worked for the company.
If you’re already planning an expansion to Nicaragua, Globalization Partners will make it easier on you through Nicaragua payroll outsourcing. Contact us today to learn more.
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