ERP Lawyers has once again earned a prestigious distinction: the Business Excellence Award – Consolidated Level, granted by the Costa Rican Chamber of Industries. This marks the third consecutive year the firm has been honored under this national excellence program....
What would happen if a company fired 80% of its staff in Costa Rica? In the United States, Elon Musk faced multimillion-dollar lawsuits. But in Costa Rica, the legal consequences — and the solutions — are very different. Under local labor law, unjustified dismissal...
As the year ends, key obligations for businesses in Costa Rica come into focus — and staying on top of them protects you from unnecessary risks. Here’s what you need to prepare: 🔸 December: • Pay municipal taxes, including your real estate tax and municipal business...
Learn why a public notary attorney is essential when buying property in Costa Rica. If you’re planning to buy real estate in Costa Rica, there’s one key legal figure you can’t overlook: the notary attorney. In Costa Rica, only public notaries are...
Visa, residency and naturalization: understanding the legal differences If you plan to visit, live or invest in Costa Rica, understanding the legal differences between a visa, residency and naturalization is crucial. A visa is a short-term permit for tourism or...
Starting a business in Costa Rica is easier than you think — and you don’t even need to be here. Whether you choose a Corporation (S.A.) or a Limited Liability Company (S.R.L.), both can be created 100% remotely and used to acquire property or operate a business. ✔ If...