Costa Rica: Reform to the Labor Code on Breastfeeding Rights The Legislative Assembly approved in second debate file No. 24.481, which reforms articles 95 and 97 of the Labor Code, introducing relevant changes to the breastfeeding regime applicable to labor relations. Key Changes in Labor Matters Expression of milk: The right to express breast milk…
Category Archives: Costa Rica
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Free Trade Zones
The Free Trade Zone Regime: Adapting to Change Beyond Investment Attraction and Job Creation
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Feb
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Simón Sauvé – Director, Costa Rica For many years, the Free Trade Zone Regime has been one of Costa Rica’s most important tools for attracting foreign investment, generating quality employment, and strengthening productive development. More than a set of tax incentives, this regime forms part of a comprehensive strategy to integrate the country into global…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica
Selling the Investment Too Early: A Mistake That Can Cost You Residency
18
Feb
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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…
Blog, Costa Rica, News, Sanitary Registration of Products
Newsflash: Regulatory Updates – January 2026
16
Feb
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Recognition of the Term “REF” through a Supplementary Label Resolution Although RTCR 505:2022 does not recognize or authorize the use of the term “REF” to fulfill the requirement of the product identification code, it is permitted to clarify through a supplementary label that the “REF” indicated by the manufacturer corresponds to the product identification code,…
Blog, Business Law, Competition & Antitrust, Costa Rica, News
Newsflash: Issuance of the Competition and Antitrust Law Regulations
03
Feb
Feb
The Board of Directors of the Competition and Antitrust Superintendence in Guatemala issued, through Resolution No. 11-2025, the Regulations of the Competition and Antitrust Law (the “Regulations”), which entered into force on December 30, 2025, with a gradual and deferred implementation, as provided under the Competition and Antitrust Law. The Regulations are of general application…
Blog, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, News, Nicaragua
BLP Receives Three Recognitions at the LatinFinance 2026 Deal of the Year Awards
30
Jan
Jan
BLP is honored to share that several transactions in which the Firm had the privilege of advising have been recognized in the LatinFinance Deals of the Year Awards, highlighting impactful financing and sustainable finance work across Central America. These recognitions are especially meaningful to us as they reflect the trust our clients have placed in…
Blog, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, News, Nicaragua
ESG Initiative Award Highlights BLP’s Leadership in Central America
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Jan
Jan
BLP has been recognized by Latin Lawyer with the ESG Initiative Award for the implementation of its Green Habitat Project, an innovative initiative that promotes everyday sustainable practices among its professionals and actively fosters biodiversity from their homes. Launched last year and led by the Firm’s Environmental Committee, the Green Habitat Project encourages BLP lawyers…