by Daniel Oses | Jan 31, 2025 | Doing Business in Costa Rica
The recent approval of bill No. 10.597, “Law to Establish Email as the Means of Notification for Corporations,” has amended the Commercial Code and the Judicial Notifications Act. This amendment included a new requirement that all Costa Rican and foreign entities duly...
by Staff | Dec 31, 2024 | Doing Business in Costa Rica, LegalEase
Yes, in 2025, it must be performed, but what is the so-called “Home Luxury Tax? The “HOME LUXURY TAX,” Impuesto Solidario para el Fortalecimiento de Programas de Vivienda (Law # 8683), was established in 2009 to fund nationwide social housing...
by Daniel Oses Ivankovich | Nov 30, 2024 | Doing Business in Costa Rica
As a Real Estate owner and investor, it’s essential to be mindful of the tools available in Costa Rica to monitor assets. Implementing preventive measures is crucial for both local and international investors alike. This article explores an essential tool that...
by Staff | Oct 31, 2024 | Doing Business in Costa Rica, LegalEase
By Alina Guzman, GM Attorneys. Costa Rica is known worldwide for its environmental commitment and sustainable development. One way the country is helping to protect the planet is through new laws that promote sustainable construction and environmentally friendly...
by Manfred Peters | Sep 30, 2024 | Doing Business in Costa Rica
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”. The main change to Section 15 focuses on denying the possibility of naturalization to...
by Staff | Aug 31, 2024 | Doing Business in Costa Rica
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. Initially...
by Efrain Hidalgo | Jul 31, 2024 | Doing Business in Costa Rica
The Hague Convention with the Apostille certification, is an international treaty facilitating the circulation of public documents executed in different countries and helps to abolish the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents or to validate...
