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Why Medical Tourism in Cost Rica
Medical Tourism in Costa Rica: what procedures offer the best value, how much you can save, and what to know before booking care abroad.
Costa Rica Relocation Guide: Move, Live & Thrive in Paradise
This costa rica relocation guide covers visas, housing, healthcare, costs, culture, and daily life so your move starts with fewer surprises.
New National Registry Criteria for Representation and RTBF Filings
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: Becoming the Person You Were Meant to Be
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,...
The Costa Rica Advantage: What Helps New Businesses Succeed
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’s Digital Leap: What Businesses Need to Know About the New Mandatory Email Registration 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...
Buying Property in Costa Rica: The Familiar Steps, the Different Rules, and the Checks That Matter
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...
Costa Rica’s Exports in 2026: The Country You Tour, and the Country the World Buys From
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...
Can a Foreigner Acquire a Beachfront Property Interest in Costa Rica?
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...
A Compliance Update for Costa Rican Companies
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’s Business Power List: 30 Companies Shaping the Country Today
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...