Provisions on Trade in Services in Trade and Integration Agreements
in the Western Hemisphere

NAFTA
Chapter Twelve, Annex 1210.5: Professional Services Section A - General Provisions: Processing of Applications for Licenses and Certifications; Development of Professional Standards; Temporary Licensing; Review: at least once, every three years Section B - Foreign Legal Consultants Consultations with Professional Bodies; Future Liberalization. Section C - Temporary Licensing of Engineers Appendix 1210.5 - C: Civil Engineers

Group of Three
Chapter X, Annex 1 to Article 10-02: Professional Services The purpose of this Annex is to establish the rules to be observed by the Parties in order to gradually reduce and eliminate the barriers to the provision of professional services among them. This Annex shall apply to all measures related to the criteria for licensing and mutual recognition of: a) certificates or academic titles required by each Party for the exercise of a profession ; b) professional cards or other type of authorization or requirement necessary for the exercise of a profession according to the legislation of each Party. The Parties will revise at least once, every three years, the implementation of the provisions of this Annex.

CACM
Not Specified.

CARICOM
Not Specified.

Andean Community
To be the object of a future agreement.

Central America/Dominican Republic
Annex to Article 10-03: Professional Services Definitions Objective: This annex aims to establish the rules that the Parties shall observe in order to harmonize the measures standardizing the recognition of titles and the provision of professional services through (a) the mutual recognition of titles for the professional exercise and academic grades with corresponding certifications; or (b) the revalidation of licenses for the professional exercise. Recognition of Titles Basis for the Recognition of Titles and Licenses for the Professional Exercise Adoption of Recommendations Revision: The Parties will revise, at least annually, the application of the provisions of this annex.

Mercosur
Not Specified.

Bolivia/Mercosur
Not Specified.

Chile/Mercosur
Not Specified.

Chile/Mexico
Chapter Ten, Annex 10-12: Professional Services Objective Processing of Applications for Licenses and Certifications; Development of Professional Standards; Temporary Licensing; Review: at least once, every three years

Chile/Canada
Annex H-10.5: Professional Services: Section I: General Provisions: Processing of Applications for licenses and certifications. Development of Professional Standards. Temporary Licensing. Review. Section II: Foreign Legal Consultants: Consultations with Professional Bodes Future Liberalization. Section III: Temporary Licensing of Engineers.

Mexico/Nicaragua
Annex to Article 10-13: Professional Services: Definitions Objective: This annex aims to establish the rules that the Parties will have to observe in order to reduce and gradually eliminate, in their territory, the barriers to the provision of professional services. Scope of Application: This annex shall apply to all measures related to the criteria for the mutual recognition or revalidation of certifications and licenses for the professional exercise. Elaboration of Professional Standards and Criteria Revision: The Parties will periodically revise, at least once every three years, the application of the provisions of this annex.

Mexico/Bolivia
Annex to Article 9-12 in Mexico/Bolivia, Article 9-13 in Mexico/Costa Rica : Professional Services Objective: This annex aims to establish the rules that the Parties will have to observe in order to reduce and gradually eliminate, in their territory, the barriers to the supply of professional services. Coverage: This annex will apply to all measures that are related to the criteria for the mutual recognition or revalidation of titles and licensing for the professional exercise. Revision: The Parties will periodically revise, at least once every three years, the application of the provisions of this annex.

Mexico/Costa Rica
Annex to Article 9-12 in Mexico/Bolivia, Article 9-13 in Mexico/Costa Rica : Professional Services Objective: This annex aims to establish the rules that the Parties will have to observe in order to reduce and gradually eliminate, in their territory, the barriers to the supply of professional services. Coverage: This annex will apply to all measures that are related to the criteria for the mutual recognition or revalidation of titles and licensing for the professional exercise. Revision: The Parties will periodically revise, at least once every three years, the application of the provisions of this annex.