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…
Category Archives: Costa Rica
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Public Law, Public Procurement & Regulation
The Expert Committee in Major Public Works Tenders
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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
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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…
Blog, Costa Rica, Labor & Employment, News
ILO Convention 190 on Violence and Harassment at Work Is Approved
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Aug
Aug
The Legislative Assembly has approved, in a second debate, Convention 190 of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the first international treaty that recognizes the right of every person to a work environment free from violence and harassment, including behaviors motivated by gender. By ratifying the convention, the country commits internationally to adopt legislation requiring employers…
Blog, Costa Rica, Global Mobility & Relocation, News
Immigration Update in Costa Rica: Companies Must Be Compliant with CCSS and Ministry of Finance Requirements
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Aug
Aug
The General Directorate of Immigration and Foreign Affairs (DGME) in Costa Rica has introduced new requirements that impact the approval and renewal of various immigration categories, including residence permits, work authorizations, and similar applications. Effective immediately, any company sponsoring an immigration application must demonstrate full compliance with: Costa Rica’s Social Security Administration (CCSS) The Ministry…
Blog, Costa Rica, News, Sanitary Registration of Products
Costa Rica Introduces New Measures for the Management of Health-Related Products
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Aug
Aug
The Costa Rican Ministry of Health has issued three important provisions for companies and professionals involved in managing health-related products: Reactivation of Rejected Applications: The Directorate of Health-Related Products Regulation will assess, on a case-by-case basis, the reactivation of previously rejected files with duly submitted appeals. The decision will take into account the ease of…
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On July 24, the Costa Rican General Directorate of Taxation (DGT) published 16 administrative resolutions related to the implementation of TRIBU-CR and the new tax compliance forms and procedures: Resolution Title MH-DGT-RES-013-2025 Regulation on the Registration and Update of Data for Inactive Legal Entities and Informative Return for Inactive Legal Entities MH-DGT-RES-014-2025 Regulation on the…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Tax
ATENA System: A Step Forward in Costa Rica’s Customs Modernization
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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
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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…
Blog, Costa Rica, Energy & Infrastructure, Guatemala, News
BLP advised IDB Invest and CABEI on a landmark sustainable educational and sports infrastructure project in Guatemala, the first in Central America to obtain the Fast-Infra label verification.
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Jul
Jul
The San Cristóbal Green Academics and Sports Campus (CSC) project, led by Fundación Montesquieu and its subsidiaries Corporación Educativa Montesquieu and High Learning Operations, marks a milestone in the region’s social infrastructure. With a total investment of US$60 million, the campus will feature more than 29,000 m² of facilities to serve 1,400 preschool-to-high school students,…