Immigration Fines Update As a quick update to the imposition of immigration fines in Costa Rica, it appears that a new moratorium has been decreed. Previously, it […]
Moving To Costa Rica
Incorporating a Business in Costa Rica
“Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.”— Chris Grosser The opportunity to begin a business venture in Costa Rica is not as daunting as one may imagine. All […]
Moratorium for Evictions in the Maritime Zone of Costa Rica
President Carlos Alvarado signed today an act of Congress suspending the evictions in the Maritime Zone. The purpose of the law is to create a moratorium for […]
Notary Public vs Attorney in Costa Rica: What You Must Understand
Unfortunately, in Costa Rica you are required to use an attorney and primarily a notary public for a significant number of transactions, and therefore it is very […]
72 Hours Crossing the Border into Costa Rica: The Truth Behind the Myth
Why the so-called “72-hour rule” exists, why it’s misunderstood, and what Costa Rican law actually says Is There a 72-Hour Requirement When Crossing the Border Into Costa […]
Tech Business in Costa Rica
With the price of doing business in Silicon Valley, and across the US, it is becoming more attractive to set up operations else where to reduce the […]
Sociedad Anónima in Costa Rica: Understanding the Costa Rican Corporation
Business Structures in Costa Rica The Costa Rican Business Code allows several business structures to be created for the purpose of conducting business. In most cases, incorporation […]
Apostille and Legalization of Foreign Documents for use in Costa Rica
Moving to Costa Rica is exciting, but it comes with paperwork. Apostille and Legalization of Foreign Documents for use in Costa Rica i an important step when […]
Fines for Overstaying the Visa in Costa Rica
Overview of Visa Overstay Fines in Costa Rica In previous installments we have reviewed the penalties for overstaying in Costa Rica. Section 33 of the Immigration Law […]
Due Diligence Process for Purchasing Real Estate
Purchasing a property is an investment. Nobody decides to buy a piece of property with the expectation to lose money. Just like any other investment, you need […]