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…
Category Archives: Blog
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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 a glance. Costa Rica Costa Rica opens an investment promotion office in Silicon Valley Costa Rica established an Investment Promotion Office in Silicon Valley to attract projects in high-value sectors such…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica
Selling the Investment Too Early: A Mistake That Can Cost You Residency
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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
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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, Guatemala, News, Tax
Newsflash: New Guatemala – U.S. Trade Agreement: Key Tariff Benefits and Challenges
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On January 30, 2026, Guatemala and the United States of America signed a Reciprocal Trade Agreement through which approximately 70% of Guatemalan exports to that market regain zero-tariff benefits, complementing the DR-CAFTA regime, as reported by the Ministry of Economy. This agreement does not replace the current framework but reinforces it, providing greater certainty and…
