Corporate News
Costa Rica Extends Corporate Email Registration Deadline Amid Registry Delays and Increased Compliance Burdens
National Registry Grants Additional Time as Companies Face RTBF Backlogs, New Power of Attorney Requirements, and Operational Congestion Costa Rica’s National Registry has officially extended the deadline for commercial corporations to register their mandatory corporate[...]
Registering Your Trademark Is Not Enough: The Mistake That Keeps Costing Businesses in Costa Rica
Why Company Registration Does Not Protect Your Brand For years, many companies in Costa Rica operated under a fairly simple assumption: incorporate the company, choose a good name, and assume —almost by default— that this[...]
Costa Rica Corporate Update – April 2026
Key legal changes affecting corporate meetings, RTBF filings, and tax obligations As April begins, corporations in Costa Rica enter one of the most important compliance periods of the year, particularly due to the upcoming RTBF[...]
February 2026 Costa Rica RTBF Update
New Exception Allows Replacement of Foreign Representatives Without RTBF Good Standing On February 19, 2026, the Registry of Legal Entities issued Circular DPJ-002-2026, introducing a significant exception to the registration limitations related to Costa Rica’s[...]
Key Operational Taxes in Costa Rica
Key Operational Taxes in Costa Rica: Practical Overview for Fiscal Year 2026 A Joint Legal–Tax Update by Blue Zone Legal & Briffkase. Tax compliance in Costa Rica goes far beyond the mere filing of tax[...]
Capital Gains Tax in Costa Rica: Key Fiscal Updates
Capital Gains Tax in Costa Rica: Key Fiscal Updates — A Joint Legal–Tax Update by Blue Zone Legal & Briffkase. Blue Zone Legal, in collaboration with Briffkase, is pleased to share an important fiscal update[...]
Blue Zone Legal Participates in the Official Launch of the Dolce Vita Fest 2026
Blue Zone Legal joins the Italian–Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce in launching the Dolce Vita Fest 2026, a major event bringing Italy’s culture, lifestyle, and business excellence to Costa Rica. Blue Zone Legal, in its[...]
Costa Rica Confirms: Only General Power of Attorney Valid for RTBF Filings
Businesses and foreign shareholders must adapt as Special POAs are invalidated for RTBF; only registered General Powers of Attorney are recognized. Costa Rica has confirmed a critical compliance change that affects the filing process of the Registry of Transparency and[...]
Major Regulatory Changes for Costa Rica Companies
New Legal Obligations for Corporate Incorporation and Modifications Effective June 2025 Costa Rica has introduced critical legal reforms that directly impact how Costa Rica companies are created, updated, and maintained. These updates reflect a broader national effort to digitize corporate[...]
Why Registering a Trade Name in Costa Rica is Essential for Your Business
When starting or expanding a business in Costa Rica, securing your trade name is a crucial step that many entrepreneurs overlook. Registering a trade name not only protects your business identity but also ensures legal exclusivity, helping you build a[...]
