Basic aspects and requirements for starting a business in Costa Rica
Very often people want to start new projects and businesses and rush off to do the paperwork to incorporate a company. Once the corporation is incorporated then the following question arises: “Now that I have the company, what do I have to do to start operating my business? “ If you are one of those […]
Approved in Second Debate Bill Against Labor Discrimination Against Pregnant Women
Last April 18th, the Legislative Assembly approved in second debate Bill 21.1149, which seeks to combat labor discrimination against pregnant women, through the reform of articles 94, 94 bis, 95, 96, 97, 100 and the addition of paragraph K to article 70 of the Labor Code. In this way, this project provides a series of […]
Bill to promote investment in Costa Rican free trade zone approved
Last April 27th, the Legislative Assembly approved in second debate the bill 22.607 called “Law for the strengthening of territorial competitiveness to promote the attraction of investments outside the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM)”. The main objective of the bill is to generate new incentives for companies under the Free Zone Regime to set up in […]
Advertising as a Best Practice in Trade Promotion
Nowadays, advertising has become the main mean to capture the attention of consumers and convert them into potential customers. Advertising is defined as any form of message that is disseminated, in any way, in the exercise of a commercial, industrial, artisan or professional activity with the purpose of promoting the sale of movable or immovable […]
THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING WORKERS
On many occasions there are doubts about the rights and obligations of pregnant or breastfeeding workers; there are also questions about the differences in the application of reprimands or termination of the labor relationship. Chapter Seven of the Labor Code contains most of the provisions on women workers. In fact, it establishes a protection privilege […]
Cryptocurrencies and NFT’s in Costa Rica
Cryptocurrencies and Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are an increasingly used way to trade and invest. These types of assets represent extremely modern options for those who dare to venture into this niche. Cryptocurrencies have a great variety both in their price and in their abundance (quantity issued). Among the most well-known cryptocurrencies we can mention: […]
Mortgage Loan or Guaranty Trust
In our country, there are many financial institutions that offer their clients the possibility of granting a loan, whether personal, for housing, debt unification and many others. People should be cautious and study well the requirements and conditions of each one of the institutions, so that they know the details in their totality and then […]
Become a Resident Real Estate Investor in Costa Rica
At ERP Lawyers & Associates we provide our clients with immigration law and real estate services, adjusting to their requirements and possibilities. For many different reasons, such as legal security, natural beauty, democracy, education, access to infrastructure, English language proficiency, complete health services, among others, Costa Rica has become not only a tourist destination, but […]
REMOTE WORKING IN COSTA RICA
As a result of a continuous evolution of digital technologies, the doors have opened to changes in modern society, which can be identified in fields such as health, education, economy, culture, and others. One of the most important changes that has been seen is the transition to the modality of remote work or telework, which […]
The New Outdoor Commerce Law in Costa Rica
In February, President Carlos Alvarado signed the Outdoor Commerce Law. This new law marks a step forward in the use of public spaces for commerce. According to the Law, the Municipalities will be empowered to issue special licenses that allow the sale of food and beverages in public spaces such as parks, streets, sidewalks, squares. […]