Partial Amendment to the Law No. 1155
By Manfred Peters
On August 29, 2024, Law No. 10508 was published in La Gaceta No. 159, introducing amendments to Sections 15 and 18 of the Law No. 1155 law “Ley de Opciones y Naturalizaciones”.
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Reform of Law N° 10.165: New Measures to Support Sectors Severely Affected by Sanitary Restrictions
On August 19th, 2024, significant reform to Law N° 10165 law “Ley para Sustituir Temporalmente la Aplicación de la Sanción de Cierre de Negocios y Facilitación del Pago del IVA en Sectores Impactados Severamente por la Restricción Sanitaria” was published.…
What is Apostille, and how do you do it in Canada for legal documents or certificates to be valid in Costa Rica?
Only the Competent Authority designated by the origin Country may issue an Apostille certification. The Competent Authority places the Apostille Stamp either on the public document or on an “allonge”.
Reform of Section 91 of the Traffic Law: An Analysis from an Immigration Law Perspective.
On April 22, 2024, the reform of Section 91 of Law 9078, the Law of Traffic on Public Roads and Road Safety, was published in the Official Newspaper “La Gaceta”.
by Mariajosé Víquez
Navigating Common Taxes in Costa Rica: Essential Information for Corporations and Property Owners
Costa Rica offers a dynamic environment for businesses and property investments, but understanding the local tax landscape is crucial for compliance and financial planning.
By Aline Van Geyt
Maritime-Terrestrial Zone Regulations: Developing touristic projects in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is commonly recognized for its nature, diverse wildlife, and stunning beaches.
By Andrea Chacón
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP DECLARATION (RTBF) FOR 2024
A new Resolution MH-DGT-ICD-RES-0005-2024, published in “Alcance N. 53”, modifies the General Scope Joint Resolution for the Transparency and Final Beneficiaries Registry N°DGT-ICD-R-06-2020 of March 26, 2020.
MOVABLE COLLATERAL IN COSTA RICA
Allowing persons and legal entities to guarantee the payment
DELINQUENT PROPERTY OWNERS IN A CONDOMINIUM
A condominium property regime, commonly referred to as a condominium or condo complex,
AGRICULTURAL PARECELS (PROPERTY SUBDIVISION)
The “Reglamento de Fraccionamiento y Urbanizaciones”