Category Archives: Analysis
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Energy & Infrastructure, Public Law, Public Procurement & Regulation
Costa Rica Advances Strategic Road and Rail Infrastructure Projects with Approved Financing
May
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…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Free Trade Zones
Remote Work in Costa Rica’s Free Trade Zones: Limits, Risks, and Compliance
May
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…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Global Mobility & Relocation, Real Estate & Hospitality
Selling the Investment Too Early: A Mistake That Can Cost You Residency
May
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…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Business Law, Costa Rica
Practical Guide to Merger Processes of Operating Companies in Costa Rica
Apr
Costa Rica: Practical Guide to Merger Processes of Operating Companies The merger of companies constitutes a legal mechanism through which two or more entities are integrated into a single entity, either by absorption (where one entity absorbs the others) or through the creation of a new company. Both modalities entail the dissolution of the legal…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Business Law, Costa Rica
Practical Guide to Merger Processes of Operating Companies in Costa Rica
Apr
Author Diego Quirós Associate Costa Rica E-mail Costa Rica: Practical Guide to Merger Processes of Operating Companies The merger of companies constitutes a legal mechanism through which two or more entities are integrated into a single entity, either by absorption (where one entity absorbs the others) or through the creation of a new company. Both…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Environment, Health & Safety, Honduras
New GMP Certification Framework for the Food and Beverage Industry in Honduras
Mar
The Sanitary Regulation Agency (ARSA) has approved a new regulatory framework establishing recovery fees and requirements for obtaining the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certificate for the national processed food and beverage industry. This certificate is a key element in ensuring the safety, quality, and reliability of products manufactured in the country. Scope and Obligated Parties…