Category Archives: Business Law

BLP advises Grupo Tecún on selling its automotive division to Grupo Q in Guatemala.

As of December 1, the Hyundai, Mazda, and Peugeot brands formerly controlled by different companies belonging to Grupo Tecún became part of the automotive portfolio of Grupo Q in Guatemala.  BLP’s advice to Grupo Tecún on selling its automotive division to Grupo Q consisted of due diligence for the seller, participation in the auction process,…

Nicaragua advances with Fintech regulation

Federico Barrios Director Nicaragua [email protected] Nicaragua has been regulating the application of technological tools in financial activities since, and to the extent that the local market requires the implementation of advances that allow more efficient processes in conducting operations with money. We understand the Fintech concept as everything related to technologies that allow financial innovation,…

BLP adds a renowned specialist in Business Law and Real Estate

As part of our growth strategy and in response to crucial market demands, BLP adds José María Pacheco as Special Counsel to its team in Costa Rica. José María joins our practice areas of Business Law and Real Estate and Hospitality. https://www.blplegal.com/blp-web-2021/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jose-Maria-Pachecho-400×489-1-245×300.png José María Pacheco Special Counsel | Costa Rica José María has represented regional…

BLP advises Aptean on the acquisition of RLM Apparel Software Systems

BLP has advised Aptean, a global provider of business software solutions, on the acquisition of certain assets of the Costa Rican company JD Soft de Costa Rica S.A., as part of the acquisition process of its US affiliate company RLM Apparel Software Systems (RLM). RLM is a provider of cloud-based business software solutions designed specifically…

BLP advises Barentz International on the acquisition of Divsa in Central America

BLP has advised its client, Barentz International, a global distributor of ingredients in the life sciences industry, on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Distribuciones Industriales Variadas, S.A. (Divsa) in a significant transaction involving eight jurisdictions (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, British Virgin Islands, Panama, and Mexico.) Divsa is…

Corporate obligations guide Central America 2022

Learn about the annual obligations that apply to your companies in each Central American countries. At BLP we can help you to ensure compliance in each country. Download each of the dates in the electronic calendar of your preference. Do not miss any of these dates and avoid fines and penalties. Corporate Obligations Guide 2022…

Company obligations guide 2022

Learn about your annual compliance obligations in Costa Rica. Applies to all companies registered in Costa Rica, whether active or inactive. Due date for filing and payment: January 31st 2022. Last day for receiving funds at BLP: January 25, 2022.  The annual amount to be paid by companies depends on the gross income declared in…