Do I keep the existing corporation or set up a new one? Most businesses in Costa Rica are run through a legally registered corporation. One of the first decisions to make when acquiring an existing business is whether to purchase and keep the existing corporation’s...
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law As we wrap up another dynamic year in Costa Rica’s real estate and investment landscape, it’s the perfect moment to make sure your 2026 tax obligations are in scope. Whether you own a luxury home in Guanacaste, manage rental...
Q Costa Rica As of October 2025, total tourist visitation showed a decrease of 1.8% compared to the same period in 2024, representing 43,070 fewer tourists. The decline in foreign tourism hits women hardest and affects key sectors such as food service, travel...
Moving to Costa Rica is thrilling, bewildering and wonderfully human all at once. I learned early that the country rewards those who arrive curious and willing to adapt. The moment I caught myself repeating, “That’s not how we do it back home,” I realised I was...
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law If you own property in a condominium in Costa Rica, here’s some good news that could make managing your investment much easier. A recent legal reform now allows condominium HOA assemblies — both ordinary and extraordinary — to be...
Stay Road-Ready — We’ll Handle the Details The deadline to pay your Marchamo (circulation permit) is just around the corner! With Quatro Legal’s Vehicle Maintenance Package, you get a seamless, end-to-end solution that keeps your vehicle compliant and ready to hit the...
San José, Costa Rica — This October 11, Quatro Legal celebrates its first ten years in business: a journey marked by passion, commitment, and transformation in the Costa Rican and international legal landscape. From its inception, the firm has sought not only to...
Costa Rica wears many hats beautifully—adventure playground, cultural crossroads, wildlife sanctuary, foodie haven, real-estate hotspot and a serious place to do business. From Pacific surf towns to San José's tech corridors, the country blends conservation with...
Costa Rica blends jungle adventures, soulful culture, laid-back entertainment, world-class wildlife, dynamic real estate, fast-growing business hubs, and foodie scenes from sodas to chef-led tasting menus. In a market this lively, being different is not a...
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law Starting in October, a new online platform will change how residents, business owners, and investors handle taxes in Costa Rica. Big changes are coming to the way Costa Rica manages taxes. Beginning October 6, 2025, the...
Costa Rica wraps business ambition with pure-life energy. In a single week, you can pitch a venture fund in San José, mountain-bike cloud forest trails, catch a marimba night in the city, spot scarlet macaws on a jungle river, tour a coworking villa while scouting...
Costa Rica: Where Business Meets the Good Life Costa Rica is where serious business meets the good life. You can surf Witch's Rock at sunrise, tour marimba workshops and galleries by afternoon, watch scarlet macaws flash over rainforest at dusk, then close a deal from...