With the recent news of the arrest of Charlie Javice, CEO of a start-up company known as “Frank” (Frank provides a student loan assistance program), the importance of effective Due Diligence prior to any type of transaction comes to the forefront. Charlie is accused of fraud, because she was in the process of selling the […]

Working while traveling is the dream of many, and now Costa Rica has made it even easier for digital nomad, Law No. 10008, also known as the “Law of Digital Nomads”, has been created to attract international workers and service providers who want to work from Costa Rica. But why is Costa Rica such an […]

More and more companies around the world are adopting remote work or telework, a way of flexible work that benefits both employers and employees. In Costa Rica, we are leaders in the region on this topic, and in September 2019, Law No. 9738 “Law to regulate telework” was approved, which means that there are clear […]

In today’s globalized world, companies are always looking to expand their borders and explore new opportunities abroad. Costa Rica’s Free Trade Zone Regime is a government program that offers unique opportunities for companies that want to establish themselves in the country, providing attractive tax incentives and benefits for foreign investment. Benefits of the Free Trade […]

In Costa Rica, in addition to judicial processes, there are also alternative processes to resolve conflicts, such as out-of-court conciliation. This process is a popular option because it is faster, cheaper, and more effective in resolving disputes. What is out-of-court conciliation? It is a voluntary process in which the parties with differences meet with an […]

Costa Rica is known for its natural beauty, political stability and growing economy, making it a popular destination for foreigners Investors, Annuitants and Pensioners who wish to move to the country in search of a better balance between quality of life and personal-professional development. In order to facilitate this migration and help the development of […]

The occupational safety and health of workers is one of the main concerns of companies worldwide, and Costa Rica is no exception. Companies operating in this country have a legal responsibility to ensure the occupational safety and health of their workers, and must comply with the safety and occupational risk prevention standards established by the […]

One of the most important aspects to consider when starting a business in Costa Rica is the legal protection that will be given to it. Through preventive measures, entrepreneurs can protect their ideas and their business from possible legal disputes in the future. In the following, we will develop some recommendations to give legal protection […]

Creating a will is one of the most important decisions anyone can make, as it is a legal document that establishes how a person’s assets will be distributed after his or her death. Although some people may think that making a will is unpleasant or uncomfortable, the reality is that anyone who has assets in […]

Real estate law is a branch of law that oversees regulating everything related to real estate, that is, those assets that cannot be moved from one place to another, such as houses, buildings, land and commercial premises. This type of law deals with aspects such as the purchase, sale, rental, mortgage, among many others, of […]