{"id":1380,"date":"2025-08-28T15:09:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ics.cr\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T13:53:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T13:53:07","slug":"tax-authorities-will-apply-business-closures-for-noncompliance-with-customs-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ics.cr\/en\/hacienda-aplicara-cierres-de-negocios-por-incumplir-normativa-aduanera\/","title":{"rendered":"Treasury will enforce business closures for noncompliance with customs regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As of August 15, a new policy came into effect that will allow the Ministry of Finance to<strong> to order the temporary closure of businesses for a period of fifteen days when violations of customs regulations are detected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The measure, established in article 242 ter of the General Customs Law and formalized by means of resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hacienda.go.cr\/docs\/MH-DGA-RES-1211-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" 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<\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a>The purpose of this program is to standardize administrative sanctions and reinforce transparency in the auditing process.<\/p>\n<p>According to the general director of Customs, Juan Carlos G\u00f3mez, this provision is part of the modernization of customs processes and will allow Customs to extend its jurisdiction beyond the border areas, reaching any business that fails to comply with the regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The full policy is available on the Treasury's website under its main banner.<br \/>\nWith these actions, the government intends to<strong> strengthening legitimate trade and ensuring strict compliance with the law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<style>\r\n.lwrp.link-whisper-related-posts{\r\n            \r\n            margin-top: 40px;\nmargin-bottom: 30px;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-title{\r\n            \r\n            \r\n        }.lwrp .lwrp-description{\r\n            \r\n            \r\n\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-container{\r\n        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