By Diana Granados, GM Attorneys at Law Costa Rica continues to refine its regulatory framework for the Annual Transparency and Final Beneficiaries Disclosure (RTBF), which all obligated entities are required to file with the Central Bank (BCCR) this April. All...
Women’s empowerment is not a date on the calendar. It is a mindset, a decision, and a daily practice. It lives in the moments when a woman chooses to trust her voice, honour her worth, and take one more step toward the life she knows is possible. At its heart,...
New businesses that survive and thrive in Costa Rica tend to share a handful of practical “winning distinctives”: they fit the local market (often around sustainability, services, or tourism), know how to navigate bureaucracy, leverage the talent and ecosystem in...
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...
Buying real estate in Costa Rica can feel like Canada or the U.S. at first glance: you find a place, make an offer, put down a deposit, complete due diligence, and close. The difference is that many of the guardrails you may be used to—industry regulation, a single...
What are Costa Rica’s biggest exports in 2024? Costa Rica’s export story in 2024 is led by medical and precision manufacturing first, and tropical agriculture second. Goods exports closed 2024 at about US$19.9 billion, with precision and medical equipment as the top...
Yes—but it depends on whether the land is private titled property or part of Costa Rica’s Maritime Terrestrial Zone (ZMT), where the rules are completely different. The confusion usually starts with one simple fact: many “beachfront” listings are not fee-simple...
By Diana Granados, GM Attorneys at Law New Power of Attorney Requirements for RTBF Filings For companies operating in Costa Rica, regulatory compliance is less about complexity and more about precision. A recent regulatory update on October 2025, has modified...
Costa Rica punches way above its weight in business. In a country known for rainforests, coffee, and beach breaks, you’ll also find powerhouse cooperatives, national champions, and global multinationals running major manufacturing, logistics, finance, and tech...
What began as a holiday visit to Guanacaste six years ago is now a 5,000-square-meter (over 50,000 square feet) household furniture complex. Gerard Azen, owner of Casa y Más outside of Villarreal, has invested over 50 years in the design, manufacture and selling of...
We are proud to share exciting news—news that fills us with both enthusiasm and gratitude: Mercedes Sancho joins Quatro Legal as a new partner. Mercedes has more than 25 years of experience in the legal field, standing out particularly in corporate law, maritime zone...
By Manfred Peters, 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...