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…
Category Archives: Analysis
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Honduras, Intellectual Property
Image Rights, Digital Content, and the Legal Protection of Content Creators in Honduras
11
Feb
Feb
Paola Zavala – Associate, Honduras Today, content creators play a significant role within the digital and commercial environment, raising important questions regarding the legal protection of their image, their creations, and the responsibilities they assume when publishing content on digital platforms. Under Honduran law, these issues may be analyzed in light of the Constitution of…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Business Law, Competition & Antitrust, Dispute Resolution, Guatemala, Private Clients & Estate Planning, Real Estate & Hospitality
Good Faith: The Silent Pillar of Arbitration
09
Feb
Feb
Carolina Diab – Special Counsel, Guatemala In arbitration—as in life—not everything is written. Beyond rules, deadlines, and formalities, there exists a principle that silently upholds the legitimacy of the process: good faith. It is not always mentioned and is rarely expressly regulated, yet when it is absent, arbitration suffers and loses its essence. Revisiting this…
Analysis, At BLP, Banking & Finance, Blog, Business Law, Costa Rica, Energy & Infrastructure
Costa Rica and the New Global Migration of Wealth
16
Jan
Jan
Global Wealth Migration and Costa Rica’s Strategic Opportunity The world is undergoing a profound transformation: never before have so many high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) chosen to live outside their countries of origin. It is no longer just corporate executives relocated by their employers, but entrepreneurs, investors, mobile professionals, and multinational families who decide where to live…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Telecommunications, Media & Technology
Regulating New Technologies in Central America: Follow Global Trends or Reinvent the Wheel?
19
Nov
Nov
León WeinstokDirector, Costa RicaE-mail The rapid pace of technological development in recent years has challenged the ability of countries to adapt their regulatory frameworks quickly and effectively. In Central America, this tension is particularly pronounced, given the structural lag in innovation, digital infrastructure, and technology governance. The region faces a crucial dilemma: should it adopt…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Dispute Resolution
The Arbitration Clause in Lease Agreements: Practical and Legal Implications of Not Excluding Eviction
11
Sep
Sep
Author Felipe Fernández Associate Costa Rica E-mail Arbitration clauses in real estate contracts have become increasingly common, primarily because of the advantages arbitration offers as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism: greater speed, confidentiality, and technical specialization of arbitrators. However, there are situations in which such a clause can be counterproductive and, instead of providing efficiency…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Public Law, Public Procurement & Regulation
The Expert Committee in Major Public Works Tenders
04
Sep
Sep
Author Francisco Obando Director Costa Rica E-mail If you are planning to participate as a bidder in a major public works tender (such as highways, aqueducts, public buildings, ports, etc.), note that the Public Procurement Law (LGCP) requires the mandatory establishment of an Expert Committee as part of the dispute resolution mechanisms during contract execution….
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Global Mobility & Relocation
Global Entry and Its Impact on the International Mobility of Costa Ricans
01
Sep
Sep
Author Natalia Solórzano Associate Costa Rica E-mail Global Entry and Its Impact on the International Mobility of Costa Ricans Costa Rica’s recent inclusion in the Global Entry program marks a significant shift in the dynamics of international mobility between the two countries. This agreement not only streamlines the entry process for frequent travelers to the…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Tax
ATENA System: A Step Forward in Costa Rica’s Customs Modernization
24
Jul
Jul
The Superintendency of Tax Administration (SAT) of Guatemala has introduced new provisions aimed at strengthening tax compliance and improving control mechanisms within the country. These measures include updates to reporting obligations, adjustments to existing procedures, and the implementation of new digital tools designed to facilitate interaction between taxpayers and the tax authority. The changes are…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Business Law, Costa Rica, Intellectual Property
New Companies in Costa Rica Will No Longer Have a Legal Name in Their Corporate Title
23
Jul
Jul
As of May 2025, a reform to Costa Rica’s Commercial Code has come into effect, eliminating the requirement for legal names (corporate name or trade name) for corporations (S.A.) and limited liability companies (S.R.L.). Under this reform, newly incorporated companies will be identified solely by their corporate identification number (cédula jurídica), which is automatically assigned…