What is Law 7600 in Costa Rica? Main features
Within the political constitution of Costa Rica, there are several laws that ensure the welfare of all inhabitants. One of the most [...]
Buy-sell contract in Costa Rica: What is it and how to do it?
In Costa Rica, the buy-sell contract is an important part where the seller transfers ownership of a property to another (buyer) in [...]
How do I register a property in Costa Rica?
Purchasing real estate is an important and exciting step, but one that comes with many responsibilities. In terms of legal responsibilities; in [...]
Easements: What are they and how do they affect your property?
Easements are an important issue to consider when purchasing or investing in real estate. These passages that allow the passage of people, [...]
Requirements for the Transfer of Comercial Patents in Costa Rica
To keep any commercial business active in Costa Rica, it is necessary to have up-to-date commercial patents and meet the special requirements stipulated [...]
Maritime Zone (ZMT) in Costa Rica
In the real estate sector, understanding the Maritime Zone is crucial for agents and clients. It involves complex legal aspects, such as [...]
What is a Digital Signature in Costa Rica and When Does it Apply?
A digital signature in Costa Rica is a technological tool that allows the legal identification of the author with the electronic document. [...]
Rental Terms in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, the minimum duration stipulated by the Rental Law for a contract is three years. This period is counted from [...]
Investment Attraction Law outside the GAM No. 10234 in Costa Rica
The Investment Attraction Law outside the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) No. 10234 was created with the aim of promoting investment, generating employment, [...]
Municipal Taxes in Costa Rica
Municipal taxes in Costa Rica, here’s everything you need to know about them before investing in properties in the country. [...]
Benefits of working with registered companies before SUGEF?
Why work with real estate companies registered before SUGEF? The Superintendence General of Financial Entities, known by its abbreviation SUGEF, is the organization [...]
What is a security deposit in Costa Rica?
If you've ever thought about taking out a loan, renting a home, or investing, you've probably heard of the term security deposit. [...]
What is SUGEF and what are the effects of its new regulations?
What exactly is SUGEF? SUGEF, an abbreviation for the Superintendencia General de Entidades Financieras (Financial Institution Superintendency), is an organization tasked with [...]
Why register a property in the name of a company?
In Costa Rica it is very common to register a property in the name of a company, however, before making this decision [...]
Rentals in colones: everything you need to know
In Costa Rica, the Rental Law defines the rights and duties of both the lessor and the lessee; based on the fact that there [...]
