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…
Category Archives: Blog
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May
May
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 just a click away. Costa Rica Maintains Economic Stability Despite a Challenging Global Environment Costa Rica projects stable economic growth of 3.6% for 2026, maintaining a positive outlook despite international uncertainty and rising…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Free Trade Zones
Remote Work in Costa Rica’s Free Trade Zones: Limits, Risks, and Compliance
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May
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
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May
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…
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Apr
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 just a click away. Costa Rica is nearing a key agreement that will open access to major global markets Costa Rica is on the verge of joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for…
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)
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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
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Apr
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…
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Apr
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 just a click away. Costa Rica Costa Rica strengthens international leadership through cooperation with the European Union Costa Rica, together with the European Union and Spain, presented the results of 11…
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Apr
BLP Advises on Sojitz’s Investment in VEINSA BLP participated in the transaction through which Sojitz Corporation agreed to a potential investment in Vehículos Internacionales Veinsa S.A. (VEINSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Age Motors. VEINSA is one of the leading vehicle distributors in Costa Rica, representing brands such as Geely, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Citroën, Zeekr, and…
At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Sanitary Registration of Products
Newsflash Costa Rica | Ministry of Health: Extension of validity of sanitary registrations
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Apr
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…