Corporate & Investment
Our corporate and investment practice helps foreign investors establish and grow their business presence in Costa Rica. Whether you're forming a corporation to hold property, structuring a joint venture, or navigating free trade zone benefits, we provide the strategic legal counsel you need.
How We Help
Corporation and LLC formation
We register your Sociedad Anónima (S.A.) or Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.) with the Registro Nacional, draft customized bylaws, appoint officers, and obtain the required legal books.
Foreign investment registration
We register your investment with the Central Bank of Costa Rica and ensure full compliance with foreign investment regulations, protecting your right to repatriate capital and profits.
Joint venture structuring
We draft joint venture agreements that clearly define each partner's contributions, governance structure, profit distribution mechanisms, and exit strategies to prevent future disputes.
Shareholder agreements
We protect minority and majority shareholder interests through carefully drafted agreements covering voting rights, transfer restrictions, drag-along and tag-along clauses, and dispute resolution.
Regulatory compliance advisory
We help you navigate SUGEF, SUGEVAL, and other regulatory bodies relevant to your business sector, ensuring your operations meet all Costa Rican compliance requirements.
Free trade zone (Zona Franca) applications
We prepare and submit Zona Franca applications to help qualifying businesses obtain significant tax exemptions, import duty relief, and other incentives offered under the free trade zone regime.
Mergers and acquisitions
We conduct thorough legal due diligence, negotiate transaction terms, draft purchase and merger documents, and handle all required regulatory filings to ensure a smooth closing.
Corporate governance consulting
We help you establish sound board practices, implement compliance programs, meet annual filing requirements with the Registro Nacional, and maintain proper corporate books and records.
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Related Practice Areas
Real Estate
Complete legal support for property acquisition, due diligence, title verification, and closing.
Banking & Finance
Mortgage structuring, escrow management, financial regulatory compliance, and loan documentation.
Immigration
Residency permits, investor visas, work permits, and family reunification for foreign nationals.
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