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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…
At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Cybersecurity & Data Protection, Telecommunications, Media & Technology
Newsflash | Costa Rica Enacts new Digital Services and E-commerce Law
May
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…
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…
At BLP, Blog, Business Law, Costa Rica, Public Law, Public Procurement & Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Prevention and Risk Management
Newsflash Guatemala | Constitutional Court Confirms Obligation to Report Beneficial Ownership before the General Registry of State Procurement (RGAE)
Apr
The Constitutional Court of Guatemala declared inadmissible the action of unconstitutionality filed against provisions of Government Agreement 133-2024. With this ruling, the obligation to identify the beneficial owner remains in force for all individuals and legal entities seeking to register, update, or remain in the General Registry of State Procurement (RGAE). As a result, the…
At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Labor & Employment
Newsflash Costa Rica | Labor Reform on Breastfeeding Now in Force: New Obligations for Employers
Apr
Costa Rica: Reform to the Labor Code on Breastfeeding Rights (File No. 24.481) File No. 24.481, which amends Articles 95 and 97 of the Labor Code, has been published in the Official Gazette (La Gaceta) and entered into force immediately as of April 24, 2026. This reform introduces relevant changes to the breastfeeding regime applicable…
At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Sanitary Registration of Products
Newsflash Costa Rica | Ministry of Health: Extension of validity of sanitary registrations
Apr
Costa Rica: Extension of Validity of Sanitary Registrations for Medicines (Resolution DM-1725-2026) The Ministry of Health of Costa Rica issued Resolution DM-1725-2026, establishing an exceptional one-year extension of the validity of certain sanitary registrations for medicines that are required to demonstrate therapeutic equivalence. This measure aims to ensure the continuity in the supply of essential…
At BLP, Blog, Nicaragua, Tax
Newsflash | Nicaragua reforms the Tax Concertation Law and adjusts the ISC
Apr
Nicaragua: Reform to the Tax Concertation Law (Law No. 1279) Managua, April 9, 2026 — On April 8, 2026, the National Assembly approved Law No. 1279, reforming and partially repealing Law No. 822 (Tax Concertation Law). The reform was published in La Gaceta, Official Gazette No. 61, and entered into force immediately. What Changes? The…