In December 2024, Costa Rica enacted Law No. 10597, introducing a pivotal requirement for all corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) operating within the country: the mandatory registration of an official email address for receiving administrative and judicial notifications.
What are the Key Provisions of Law No. 10597 and what do they mean for you?
- Amendments to Existing Laws: This legislation modifies several statutes, including the Commercial Code (Law 3284), the Law of Judicial Notifications (Law 8687), the General Law of Public Administration (Law 6227), and the Law on the Registration of Documents (Law 3883), to incorporate the requirement of an official email address for notifications.
- Implementation Timeline:
- National Registry Preparation: The National Registry has a six-month period from the law’s enactment to establish a streamlined, cost-free process for companies to register their email addresses.
- Compliance Period for Existing Companies: Following this preparation phase, existing corporations and LLCs are granted one year to complete their email address registration.
- Requirement for New Companies: Companies established after the law’s effective date must include a valid email address in their founding documents at the time of incorporation.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to register an official email address carries significant repercussions:
- Document Registration Restrictions: The National Registry will refuse to process any documentation related to a company that has not registered its email address, effectively hindering the company’s ability to legally formalize actions.
- Validity of Notifications: Notifications sent to the registered email address are considered legally binding. Without a registered email, companies may miss critical notifications, leading to unintended legal consequences due to presumed receipt.
Recommended Actions for Companies
To ensure compliance and maintain seamless operations, companies should:
- Designate a Valid Email Address: Assign an active, regularly monitored email address for official notifications.
- Monitor National Registry Announcements: Stay informed about the registration process and deadlines as outlined by the National Registry.
- Consult Legal Advisors: Seek guidance from legal professionals to navigate the registration process and understand the implications of the new law.
By proactively addressing this requirement, corporations and LLCs can ensure compliance with Costa Rican law, thereby avoiding potential operational disruptions and legal challenges.
Blue Zone Legal is always here to help you stay compliant. Check out our Corporate Compliant packages or give us a call and see how we can help you stay up to date wit all the big and small changes your Corporation or LLCs may face as we move forward in 2025.
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