El Salvador: Legislative Assembly adopts tax amnesty program

El Salvador has eliminated a 3% withholding tax on returns earned by foreign investors in its stock market, marking a significant policy shift to attract international capital and boost economic growth. Legislative Decree No. 544, approved on 9

The US and El Salvador signed an agreement to promote US investment in El Salvador’s critical minerals sector on 29 January 2026. Signed in Washington, the deal allows US companies to participate across the full critical minerals supply chain

El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly enacted Decree No. 498 on 16 January 2026, which took effect on 24 January 2026, with the aim to stimulate the national economy by offering tax incentives to established companies that increase their local

El Salvador’s Ministry of Finance announced that, starting 1 December 2025, all Express Service Centres will operate with extended hours to better serve taxpayers. The new schedule is as follows: Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Trump Administration's trade framework agreements, announced this week by the White House, include commitments from Argentina (signed 13 November 2025), Ecuador (signed 13 November 2025), El Salvador (signed 13 November 2025), Guatemala (signed

Regfollower Desk El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has introduced Decree No. 427 of 25 October 2025, which establishes a Special and Transitory Law to provide a tax amnesty regime. This initiative, spearheaded by the President and the Minister