Originally Posted by KennyJoeBob
Thank you so much. All good info as I'm in the process of moving to AC in the coming months. Question; can you renew your visa in San Pedro now, or do you still need to go to Belmopan? Also, do you have to wait for a work permit if you buy an existing company in San Pedro?



Apples and oranges. Buying a company means you own something. No permit required.
Working actively in company affairs means you are working and therefore need appropriate status. If you own the company, the appropriate permit is "Self Employment". If you own a company the process is pretty straightforward. I believe that people who have purchased companies and applied for the work-permits have been able to work actively in the company without a hassle during the time the permit is being processed.