Here’s what you really need to know. ✅ You must be married to a Costa Rican citizen for at least 2 years ✅ And have lived in Costa Rica for the same period. Documents required: • Valid passport • Birth certificate • National background check All foreign documents must...
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...
