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Nicaragua grows steadily through free trade zones
By Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
Strategic location, favorable business climate, solid legal framework, a growing economy and preferential access to the most important markets in the world are the main factors that position Nicaragua as a strong destination for foreign companies.
The country has exploited those benefits through an expansive industry of free trade zones regulated by the National Free Zone Commission, a public entity that serves both as a promoter and a regulator which grants operating permits to operators and participates in the negotiation of agreements and contracts.
"We are the safest country in the region and the fastest growing economy, that makes it even more attractive", added Dean Garcia, executive director of the Nicaraguan Association of Textiles and Apparel (Anitec), to El Nuevo Diario.
Garcia also highlighted the excellent relationship between the government with both the working unions and the private sector.That leads to the availability of a skilled and productive workforce at competitive costs
Furthermore, in Central America, Nicaragua has one of the lowest minimum wages in free trade zones, approximately US 150. Costa Rica has the highest with US 520 and Haiti the lowest with US 130.
Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
GUY JOSE BENDAÑA GUERRERO & ASOCIADOS has a long and prosperous tradition in the field of intellectual property (IP) in Nicaragua, with roots that go back to more than 100 years, resulting on long-term relationships with renowned clients and attorneys worldwide.
The firm has its origins in the law firm Henry Caldera & Henry Caldera-Pallais, founded in 1907 by Mr. Henry Caldera. That same year of 1907, through the efforts of Mr. Caldera, Nicaragua had its first Trademark Law. In the late 1930’s, Mr. Caldera’s oldest son, Dr. Henry Caldera-Pallais, after studying law in Nicaragua, attended the University of Michigan, where he graduated as a Registered U.S. Patent Attorney. Dr. Caldera-Pallais in 1964 was a founding member of the Interamerican Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI), the first regional intellectual property organization in the Americas. The firm continued to grow during the administration of Dr. Franklin Caldera, son of Dr. Caldera-Pallais, who obtained his doctoral degree in law from the Universidad Centroamericana in 1973.
Since 1985 the current partners, Dr. Guy José Bendaña Guerrero and Mrs. Blanca Aragón de Bendaña, took over the management of the firm. Dr. Bendaña Guerrero, Director of the firm, has distinguished himself as one of the most respected authorities in Central America in the field of intellectual property and law in general, being the author of several books such as “Course of Industrial Property Law”, “Study of the new Laws of Industrial Property” and “New Study of Contracts “, among others. Mrs. Aragón de Bendaña has served as the firm’s general manager and, thanks to her excellent management, the firm has been in constant growth, with a highly qualified staff committed to excellence. Since 1996, partner Julián José Bendaña Aragón joined the firm, and has been standing out as one of the most recognized attorneys in the field of intellectual property.
We have adapted to the constant change of the business world, supporting our clients in finding the most appropriate legal solutions for each moment. The firm distinguishes itself by understanding the needs of its clients, offering personalized service and adding value to its activities.
Nowadays we continue to be the leading firm in Nicaragua in the area of intellectual property, and at the same time, we have been consolidating other areas of service within the civil, commercial and labor fields, as well as litigation and consulting in general. The firm is well positioned to guarantee a pragmatic service that meets the requirements of the most demanding clients.
