Invest in Costa Rica. Move with legal clarity.
Independent bilingual counsel for buying property, acquiring a company or operating in Costa Rica. The review connects the asset, structure, permits, contracts and liabilities before you commit capital.
Scope and fees are confirmed in writing after intake
40+ years in Costa Rica
Bilingual · English / Spanish
Former Legal Director · RECOPE (Costa Rica's state-owned fuel company)
The property and the business cannot be reviewed in isolation.
A property can have clean title and still be unusable for the planned operation. A company may own the asset and carry liabilities. The review must explain what you are buying, how you will own it and what is needed after closing.
From opportunity to operating asset.
Real estate due diligence
01Title, liens, survey, zoning, water, permits and conditions that affect use or value.
Company and structure
02Review or formation of the company, powers, governance and investment structure.
Contracts and closing
03Agreement, escrow, deed and registration, with a clear English-language record.
Operations and liabilities
04Permits, employees, contracts, disputes and obligations that may affect the business after closing.
A decision record—not a stack of unexplained documents.
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A written scope and document request tied to the investment objective.
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A risk and open-items map showing what is confirmed and what remains unresolved.
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A plain-English findings report with options and a recommended next step.
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A closing and post-closing roadmap when the investment moves forward.
For investors who need control of the complete operation.
International property buyers
Individuals and families buying a residence, second home, rental property or land.
Foreign founders
Entrepreneurs setting up a Costa Rican company, contracts, permits and a compliant operating base.
Business buyers
Investors acquiring shares, assets, hotels, developments or other existing operations.
Remote investors
Clients who need a transaction executed and supervised from the United States, Europe or elsewhere.
An informed decision before the money moves.
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Strategic consultation on the asset, business and investment objective.
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Written scope, fee and document request.
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Due diligence and a clear report to proceed, renegotiate, cure or stop.
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Closing, registration and post-closing roadmap.
Can foreigners buy property in Costa Rica?
Yes. Foreigners can generally own titled property in Costa Rica with the same rights as Costa Rican citizens. Due diligence should confirm title, liens, survey and cadastral consistency, land use, water availability and whether coastal land is titled property or a maritime-zone concession.
Should I buy in my personal name or through a corporation?
It depends on use, financing, succession planning and whether the property supports a business. A corporation can be useful, but it also carries accounting, tax and beneficial-owner reporting duties. The structure should be chosen before closing, not added as an afterthought.
Can you review the purchase of an existing Costa Rican business?
Yes. Business due diligence can cover the company, contracts, permits, assets, debt, employees, taxes, litigation and the relationship between the real estate and the operating business. A share purchase may transfer historical liabilities that an asset purchase does not.
Can the transaction be completed while I remain abroad?
Many steps can be handled through a properly drafted, apostilled special power of attorney. The authority is limited in writing, and the process can be documented and reported in English from diligence through registration.
Do you also represent the seller or real estate broker?
Not in the same transaction. Independent advice cannot depend on the deal closing. The investor is the client, and the recommendation may be to renegotiate or walk away when the risk is not acceptable.
Review the investment before you commit capital.
Tell me what you are considering and where you are in the process.
A written scope and fee proposal follows the initial review
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