01 April 2020 Uruguay extends period free trade zone workers may work remotely in light of COVID-19 Companies operating within free trade zones may have their workers work remotely without losing the tax and customs benefits under the free trade zone regime. The Uruguayan Director of Free Trade Zone Area issued a resolution extending the period during which free trade zone (FTZ) workers may work remotely because of COVID-19. Previously, the Uruguayan Director of Free Trade Zone Area announced FTZ workers could work remotely from March 16, 2020 to March 30, 2020. The extension allows FTZ workers to work remotely through April 10, 2020. Companies located in FTZs usually must undertake all of their activities within the FTZ to access the tax and customs benefits granted under the FTZ regime. Under the resolution, companies may have their workers work remotely without losing those benefits.
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