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Costa Rica Advances Strategic Road and Rail Infrastructure Projects with Approved Financing

BLP is pleased to share two of the most significant infrastructure projects currently under development in Costa Rica, both backed by approved financing and designed to strengthen the country’s connectivity, mobility, and economic development. These projects represent strategic opportunities for companies and investors interested in infrastructure, transportation, engineering, construction, technology, logistics, and related services in…

Newsflash | Costa Rica Enacts new Digital Services and E-commerce Law

Costa Rica enacted the “Law on Digital Services Governance and Electronic Commerce” (the Law), establishing a comprehensive framework governing digital services and electronic commerce, with a particular focus on online intermediary services, including digital platforms, online marketplaces, search engines, and data‑hosting services.  The Law seeks to strengthen consumer protection in digital environments, safeguard fundamental rights online, and reinforce transparency, accountability, and due…

Business Law Perspectives – April 30–May 7, 2026

BLP’s summary of the most important regional news and opportunities offers an overview of the economic, social, and political landscape of Central America at just a click away. Costa Rica Maintains Economic Stability Despite a Challenging Global Environment Costa Rica projects stable economic growth of 3.6% for 2026, maintaining a positive outlook despite international uncertainty and rising…

Remote Work in Costa Rica’s Free Trade Zones: Limits, Risks, and Compliance 

https://blplegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Victoria-Hernandez-search.png Victoria Hernández Senior Associate Costa Rica E-mail Remote work has transformed how companies operate and manage relationships with their employees. Since its rise, driven by the need to adapt to the effects of the pandemic, several months have passed.  In Costa Rica, operations under the free trade zone regime had to respond to this global emergency…

Selling the Investment Too Early: A Mistake That Can Cost You Residency

Marco Abellán – Director, Costa Rica One of the most critical—and frequently misunderstood—rules in Costa Rica’s immigration system is the obligation to maintain the qualifying investment until permanent residency is formally granted. Unfortunately, this is an area where poor or informal advice often leads to serious legal consequences. Under Costa Rican immigration law, investor residency…