Every week, buyers walk away from a Costa Rican closing feeling accomplished. The wire cleared, the deed was signed before a notary, and champagne was opened somewhere with an ocean view. And yet, a surprising number of those buyers are sitting on a legal structure, or the absence of one, that will quietly create problems for years to come.
By Brians Salazar Chavarria, GM Attorneys at Law
The National Registry has announced that once the current numerical sequence used for corporate identification numbers reaches its maximum capacity, new companies will begin receiving an alphanumeric identification number instead of the traditional numeric format.
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law
All companies registered in Costa Rica are legally required to file the Annual Transparency and Final Beneficiaries Disclosure (RTBF) this April. A recent update introduces changes designed to make the process more accessible across a wide range of corporate situations.
By Diana Granados, GM Attorneys at Law
Costa Rica is accelerating its march toward a fully digital state, and the country’s corporate landscape is about to feel the shift. Under Law 10.597, all legal entities, from traditional corporations to limited liability companies, must now register an official email address with the National Registry.
By Diana Granados
Under the updated criteria, the Power of Attorney required to file the RTBF can no longer be granted through corporate books.
By Diana Granados, GM Attorneys at Law
As we step into 2026, Costa Rica once again rises to the top as one of the world’s most desirable destinations for those seeking a safe, inspiring place to live — and a market offering solid, long-term investment opportunities.
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law
Here’s a clear, month-by-month guide to the most important tax dates for homeowners, expats, investors, and corporate entities operating in Costa Rica
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law
Until recently, the law governing condominiums in Costa Rica (Law No. 7933) did not clearly authorize virtual meetings, and it was mandatory to modify the condo bylaws of each HOA to allow it expressly.
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law
TRIBU-CR is part of the government’s Hacienda Digital project, designed to modernize and simplify tax administration.
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law
Following a recent incident involving a child bitten by a dog in a shopping mall in San Jose, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health has issued a new resolution that unifies and strengthens the rules for allowing pets in public and private establishments. The goal: to protect the health and safety of all visitors.
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law