According to the Costa Rican Commercial Code, the structure and procedure legally established and required for the acquisition of a commercial/business establishment is the “Compraventa de Establecimiento Mercantil” (“Sale and Purchase of a Mercantile Establishment”) provided by such Code. It is important to follow said procedure when acquiring an already established and operational local business, […]
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MITIGATION OF RISKS WHILE ACQUIRING A COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT IN COSTA RICA
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024Solidarian Association (“Asociación Solidarista”) as an Employment Benefit in Costa Rica
Monday, June 17th, 2024Having a Solidarian Association (from the Spanish language concept “Asociación Solidarista”) in the company is considered an essential employment benefit for many candidates looking for better working opportunities. In fact, one of the first questions asked by candidates in their job interviews is whether the company has this type of association, as it is considered […]
+ Read moreFrequent unawareness of employers of the increasing risks of work-from-home structures facilitating irregular moonlighting practices by the work force in Costa Rica.
Tuesday, December 12th, 2023In the dynamic landscape of employment in Costa Rica, the concept of moonlighting, or engaging in secondary employment, is subject to crucial legal considerations and constraints. While some employees may have the right to pursue additional job opportunities, the evolving nature of work, particularly the rise of remote employment, has introduced new challenges and potential […]
+ Read moreSTRATEGY AND TIPS FOR REQUESTING AN EXTENSION OF YOUR FREE TRADE ZONE LICENSE IN COSTA RICA
Friday, November 24th, 2023In Costa Rica, Free Trade Zone companies have the possibility to request a new Free Trade Zone License, under article 20 BIS of the Free Trade Zone Law, if a new project will be implemented or a new significant investment will be made, by which such license will start from zero, including the tax exemptions, […]
+ Read moreBest Practices for Addressing Sexual Harassment Cases in Costa Rica: A Labor Law Perspective.
Wednesday, October 18th, 2023Sexual harassment is a serious problem affecting people worldwide, including Costa Rica. It violates fundamental human rights and undermines dignity, well-being, and equality. This article provides an overview of the legal framework for addressing sexual harassment in the workplace in Costa Rica, including relevant laws, some court decisions, and the challenges ahead. Legal Framework Costa […]
+ Read morePERSONAL DATA: APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN COSTA RICA
Monday, October 2nd, 2023The currently applicable data protection law in Costa Rica is Law Number 8968 – denominated “Law for the Protection of People Against the Treatment of their Personal Data” and its Regulations (Executive Decree N. º 37554-JP of October 30th, 2012) and its amendments. Although there is a Data Protection Law and Regulation in Costa Rica, […]
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