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What does Deep Sur do?

Deep Sur helps international companies operate in Latin America without establishing a local entity by providing trade compliance, operational infrastructure and local execution.

Global companies that need to import, distribute or operate in Latin America but do not have local infrastructure or regulatory expertise.

Deep Sur is not a freight forwarder. We provide trade operations infrastructure including IOR/EOR services, compliance, distribution, procurement and operational support while coordinating logistics providers when required.

The Importer/Exporter of Record is the legal entity responsible for declaring goods to customs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Yes. Through IOR/EOR solutions Deep Sur enables companies to import and export goods without establishing a local entity.

Companies require IOR/EOR services when they lack a local entity or need regulatory compliance for cross-border operations.

Yes. Through distribution – buy & sell operations Deep Sur can purchase and resell goods locally enabling commercial transactions.

Companies often require a local entity to invoice customers, sign local contracts or sell products within a country, particularly when transactions must be conducted with a domestic company.

Yes. Through sourcing & procurement programs Deep Sur identifies and manages local suppliers across the region.

Local sourcing can reduce logistics costs, simplify compliance requirements and shorten delivery times.

Yes. Deep Sur provides back-office and administrative support enabling companies to operate without creating a subsidiary.

Yes. Through HR outsourcing companies can engage local personnel without creating a legal entity.

Deep Sur focuses on Latin America while also supporting operations across the Caribbean. Our team and operational infrastructure are embedded across Latin America, allowing companies to manage cross-border trade operations throughout the region.

Yes. Deep Sur operates with local offices and operational teams across Latin America, allowing us to manage regulatory, customs and operational processes directly within the region. Deep Sur combines international governance with locally embedded operational teams across Latin America.

Deep Sur is headquartered in Ireland while operating with local offices and teams across Latin America. This structure combines international corporate governance with deep regional operational expertise.

Our Irish headquarters provides a stable international business environment and proximity to global clients, while our operational teams across Latin America ensure local expertise, regulatory knowledge and on-the-ground execution.

Deep Sur provides local logistics support and operational coordination as part of broader trade operations. Companies can continue working with their own international freight providers while Deep Sur coordinates documentation, compliance requirements and local execution.

No. Deep Sur is not a freight forwarder. Clients may work with their own lfreight forwarder while Deep Sur acts as a coordination point ensuring alignment between all the parties involved.

No. Deep Sur does not provide freight rate quotes as our services focus on compliance and operational infrastructure.

No. Deep Sur does not provide courier or parcel services.

Yes. Through services such as IOR & EOR solutions, distribution operations and back-office support, companies can operate in Latin America without establishing a local legal entity.

The Importer of Record is legally responsible for customs declarations, regulatory compliance and duties. Deep Sur can act as IOR to ensure compliance when companies lack a local entity.

Many companies begin operations using services such as Importer of Record, distribution support and operational outsourcing before establishing their own subsidiary.

Yes. Clients often continue working with their preferred freight forwarders or logistics providers. Deep Sur acts as a coordination “control tower”, aligning documentation, compliance requirements, shipment planning and local operational execution between all parties involved.