Our country has been dynamically inserted in the global economy for several years now, becoming commonplace for companies and industries of different types to start operations in Costa Rica, with economic and cultural benefits for Costa Rican citizens, foreign investors and workers who build such enterprises in our domestic market. The efficient residence procedures for companies that start operations in Costa Rica, firstly start with the request of this modality according to categories defined by the General Directorate of Immigration and each one demands specific requirements

As recent examples, it was announced the creation of a business service center of the prestigious company Bosch Service Solutions and the start of operations of the telecommunications provider C & W Business.

Besides that, a bilateral agreement for the coordination of migration for employment and occupation of persons has been signed between Costa Rica and Panama, and it was presented at the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and COMEX to encourage foreign investment in the country.

Legal Efficient residence procedures for the formalization of the immigration status in Costa Rica

The Efficient residence procedures most important legal that foreigners must carry out in in Costa Rica, is the formalization of their immigration status, completing formalities for obtaining a temporary residence and even a permanent residence, so they can do their work with tranquility and in compliance with the regulations of the Costa Rican law.

And there are many types of foreign workers who must complete these legal procedures, such as executives, representatives, managers, technicians, clerks, temporary and cross-border workers, business visitors, researchers and technicians, just to name a few.

These mandatory immigration requirements and the time spent maintaining these residences renewed may represent another workload over the already demanding process of inserting a company in a new market.

ERP Lawyers & Associates, an experienced law firm in Costa Rica, has a proven track record in the field of Immigration Law, providing a steady solution to their customers, helping them to comply with the legal procedures and the corresponding immigration requirements.

General requirements to obtain a residence in Costa Rica

• Affiliation Form.
• Birth certificate duly apostilled or legalized.
• Criminal Record Certificate duly apostilled or legalized.
• Fingerprints.
• Six recent passport size photographs.
• Consular registry.
• Certified copy of all pages of the passport.
• Proof of government payments necessary, or submitting the application.
• Translation of all official documents issued in a language different than Spanish

In addition, many of these workers and employers wish to live with their families or partners during their stay in the country. In this case, they must provide a certification of marriage duly apostilled or legalized and the birth certificates of children.

Requirements for the renewal of a residence in Costa Rica

• Certificate of residence or DIMEX in good condition.
• Proof of affiliation to the insurance systems of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS).
• Cancellation and receipt of right of renewal payments.
• Valid passport in good condition, with the corresponding copies.
• For investors, proof of investment.
• For rentiers, bank certificate indicating that the foreigner maintains his monthly, stable and permanent income.
• Application or special power of the legal person corresponding to request the renewal of temporary worker.

Efficient residence procedures for new companies and Other services for entrepreneurs and foreign companies who want to reside in Costa Rica

As a renowned law firm in Costa Rica, ERP Lawyers & Associates also offers a range of services designed to help foreign entrepreneurs to develop their business in the country successfully and confidently, with extensive experience and professionalism in legal matters such as:

• Labor law: Conflict resolution, work contacts, employer obligations (working hours, wages, and regulations).
• Banking and Finance: purchases or leases of personal property, real estate loans, judicial collection and investments in foreign currency.
• Commercial and Corporate Law: constitution of companies, due diligence processes, mergers or divisions of companies, structuring of deals, agreements and contracts, intellectual property, factoring services, notaries and general advice on legal matters.

For any inquiries contact us:
Tel: (506) 2520-1122
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Email: info@erplawyers.com