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This page covers habits, not rules. Business structure, registration, tax filings and invoicing requirements are regulated; ask a licensed accountant (contador público autorizado) and an attorney.
- Keep personal and business money in separate accounts.
- Keep every receipt and invoice, and note the currency.
- Write down the date and rate of each currency conversion.
- Ask which invoices and tax filings you must issue and when.
- Ask how employees, if any, are registered and paid.
Questions for an accountant
- Which structure fits what I plan to do?
- Which taxes apply and when are they due?
- Which invoices do I need to issue, and how?
- What records must I keep and for how long?
