Two companies, which offered advice to obtain driver’s licenses without having a municipal authorization, were sanctioned by the Commission for the Control of Unfair Competition (CCD) of the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (Indecopi ). The fine amounts to 12.8 UIT, which is equivalent to S/63,360, and both have a deadline to file their appeal. Know all the details in the following note The Republic.
What companies were sanctioned by Indecopi?
According to resolution n° 070-2023/CCD-INDECOPI, the company Mary Car’s S.A.C., which offers the advisory service for people to get their license, practices or car driving classes, did not have the respective municipal authorization to develop these activities. Therefore, a fine of 9.97 UIT was applied, that is, S/49,351.
It is worth mentioning that said company is headquartered at Panamericana Sur, kilometer 21-5, Touring-Conchán, in the district of Villa El Salvador.
On the other hand, the second sanction fell on a natural person who provided the driving school service in the commercial establishment Escuela de Conductores y Asesoramiento Niño Jesúsy what fI was fined 2.83 UIT, equivalent to S/14,000.
This company is located in mz. F, lot 3, Villa El Milagro, from the same district mentioned above. In both cases, the immediate cessation of all the activities offered in said places was ordered and they have a legal term to file an appeal before the Specialized Chamber in defense of competition.
Why is the municipal license important?
A municipal license is essential for businesses located in their own or rented premises to participate in the market lawfully and complying with the requirements established by the respective authority.
In the case of these two companies sanctioned by Indecopi, both had a significant advantage over their competitors, since they did not carry out the administrative process that involves an economic investment.
If you want to review the specific requirements for applying for an operating license, check with the corresponding district municipality. You can also check if there are similar businesses in the area by entering the INEI Geographic Information System for Entrepreneurs.
Source: Larepublica
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