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Corporate & Commercial Law

Law No. 10597: Costa Rica Digitizes Corporate Notifications — What Your Company Must Do Before June 2026

You own a company in Costa Rica. You use it to hold real estate, to operate a business, or as an investment vehicle. The Public Registry has your…

7 min·Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate & Commercial Law

Incorporating a Company in Costa Rica: S.A. vs S.R.L., Complete 2025 Guide

Incorporating a Company in Costa Rica: S.A. vs S.R.L., Complete 2025 Guide Choosing the correct corporate structure determines not only your company’s administrative operations, but also your legal…

8 min·Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate & Commercial Law

Corporate Compliance in Costa Rica: Real Prices, Transparency Guaranteed

Corporate Compliance in Costa Rica: Real Prices, Transparency Guaranteed The Competitive Quote — Until It Isn’t If you are a foreign investor with a company in Costa Rica,…

7 min·Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate & Commercial Law

Legal Requirements to Open a Bar or Restaurant in Costa Rica

Why owning the property is not the same as having the permit Foreign investors frequently buy land or buildings in Costa Rica expecting that opening a hospitality operation…

11 min·Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate & Commercial Law

Limited Poder Generalísimo: Protect Your Business Assets in Costa Rica

Limited Poder Generalísimo: Protect Your Business Assets in Costa Rica If you are a foreign investor with a business in Costa Rica, you have probably heard the phrase:…

8 min·Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate & Commercial Law

General Power of Attorney for the Registry of Transparency and Final Beneficiaries in Costa Rica

General Power of Attorney for the Registry of Transparency and Final Beneficiaries in Costa Rica As a foreign investor with a business in Costa Rica, you face an…

8 min·Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate & Commercial Law

RTBF Declaration in Costa Rica: Digital Signature and Power of Attorney for Foreign Investors

RTBF Declaration in Costa Rica: Digital Signature and Power of Attorney for Foreign Investors Foreign investors face a critical barrier every April: the mandatory declaration of the Registry…

8 min·Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate & Commercial Law

Annual Corporate Compliance Calendar in Costa Rica

Most foreign investors who own real estate or operate businesses through a Costa Rican corporation are unaware of the tax and regulatory obligations that come due at specific…

9 min·Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate & Commercial Law

2026 Corporate Compliance in Costa Rica: Navigating New Representation Rules

For international investors and property owners holding assets through Costa Rican corporations, 2026 marks a year of increased administrative “red tape.” Maintaining your company’s “Good Standing” is no…

3 min·Corporate & Commercial Law
Real Estate Law

Constitutional Chamber’s Resolution Nº 25307-2025: Potential conflict of public lands in Nosara, by Manuel Yglesias

  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF LEGAL INTERPRETATION[1] The ruling is crystal clear: the Municipality must finalize their report and act. The report by the Municipality will issue an opinion…

5 min·Real Estate Law
Real Estate Law

Navigating Legal Differences: Costa Rica’s Civil Law System and Real Estate

As we keep delving into key aspects of the Costa Rican real estate market, we turn our focus to the nation’s legal framework – a vital component for…

3 min·Real Estate Law
Real Estate Law

Costa Rica’s Real Estate Market: An Analysis

In the realm of global real estate, Costa Rica emerges as a compelling chapter in the narrative of investment trends. The nation, traditionally viewed as a picturesque retreat,…

2 min·Real Estate Law
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