by Erp Lawyers | Aug 5, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law
Introduction Opening a Limited Liability Company (LLC), known in Costa Rica as a Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (SRL), is one of the most common ways to start a business in the country. It offers liability protection, a simple management structure, and...
by Erp Lawyers | Jul 28, 2026 | Articles, Labor Law
A court-ordered compensation award of approximately CRC 328.5 million (around USD 650,000) is remarkable not only because of its amount, but because it raises an important question: what happened for a Costa Rican labor court to reach such a significant decision? The...
by Erp Lawyers | Jul 20, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law, Commercial Law Patents, Companies, Invest
Introduction How does a single-location business grow into an international franchise? The answer rarely lies in having a great product alone. Behind every successful franchise is a business strategy capable of transforming a promising idea into a scalable business...
by Erp Lawyers | Jul 15, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law
Introduction Understanding the differences between an S.A. (Corporation) and an S.R.L. (Limited Liability Company) in Costa Rica is one of the first strategic decisions when establishing a business or structuring a personal holding company. The legal entity you choose...
by Erp Lawyers | Jul 5, 2026 | Articles, Labor Law
Avoid legal risks and protect your business with properly drafted employment contracts from the very beginning. Why Is It Important to Have a Written Employment Contract? Hiring employees is one of the most important decisions any business makes. However, many...
