Commercial Companies: Obligations and Penalties

by Erp Lawyers | Jun 16, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law

Having an active commercial company in Costa Rica involves much more than operating, selling, hiring, or issuing invoices. Companies must regularly comply with different tax, corporate, labor, and commercial obligations that directly affect their legal standing and...

Investing in a Franchise in Costa Rica

by Erp Lawyers | Jun 8, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law, Invest

Introduction Investing in a franchise can be an attractive option for individuals looking to establish a business presence in a stable market while exploring available immigration pathways for foreign investors. In Costa Rica, the franchise sector continues to...

Corporate Email Registration Deadline for Costa Rican Companies

by Erp Lawyers | May 25, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law

Costa Rica’s new Law No. 10597 marks a major shift toward the digitalization of corporate legal procedures. One of the most significant changes is the elimination of the resident agent requirement. In its place, all corporations must now complete a corporate email...

Franchise in Costa Rica: A Guide to Law 10867 and its Impa

by Erp Lawyers | May 11, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law, Commercial Law Patents, Invest

The Franchise business model in Costa Rica has reached an unprecedented point of maturity in 2026. With the consolidation of Law 10867, known as the Law for the Regulation and Promotion of Franchises, the country is transforming “verbal trust” into...

Key 2026 Taxes for Foreign-Owned Companies in CR

by Erp Lawyers | Jan 20, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law

Introduction If you own a company in Costa Rica, even if it has no business activity, you are still subject to certain mandatory taxes. Starting in 2026, changes in payment procedures will make it harder to stay compliant from abroad. In this article, we explain what...

Corporate dissolution after divorce: Lessons from Daddy Yankee’s case

by Erp Lawyers | Dec 9, 2025 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law, Family Law

What happened between Daddy Yankee and his ex-wife Mireddys González? Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee and his ex-wife Mireddys González announced their divorce in December 2024 after nearly 30 years of marriage. The couple had built and co-managed several companies,...