More and more companies in Costa Rica are hiring international talent. In sectors such as technology, healthcare, and construction, it’s increasingly common to seek professionals with education and experience abroad. However, to do it right, it’s essential to...
Hiring international talent and relocating your team to Costa Rica can offer great advantages — but the legal process must be done properly. Before sponsoring any work permit, your company must be registered with the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería...
A recent court ruling in Costa Rica brings good news for companies dealing with late-paying clients: it is no longer essential for an electronic invoice to be signed in order to initiate a judicial collection process. The Civil and Labor Court of Appeals of Alajuela...
The recent viral spread of a couple at a Coldplay concert—who did not wish to make their relationship public—put the debate back at center stage: images can circulate in seconds, beyond anyone’s control, with visible effects on people’s lives. In this note, we explain...
Using someone’s image at public events: What Costa Rican law says Coldplay’s concert in Costa Rica left behind more than music — it raised an important legal question: can we legally use someone’s image without consent if they appear at a public event?...