Legal & notary services for foreign investors in Costa Rica.
If you are buying property, forming a company or investing in Costa Rica from abroad, I am the attorney and notary who makes it safe. I handle title due diligence, incorporation, powers of attorney, notarial deeds and disputes, in English, with 30 years of experience and personal attention from start to close.
Real estate purchase & title due diligence
Before you wire a single dollar, I verify the title at the National Registry, confirm there are no liens or overlapping claims, and review the survey plan so you know exactly what you are buying.
Forming a Costa Rican company
Incorporation of a Sociedad Anónima (S.A.) or Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.) to hold your property or run your business, including bylaws, corporate books and the legal representation you need.
Powers of attorney
You do not have to be in Costa Rica. A properly drafted power of attorney lets me sign, incorporate and close on your behalf, with the exact scope you authorize and nothing more.
Notarial services & escrituras
As a notary vested with public faith, I draft and execute the escrituras públicas required to transfer property, form companies and register your rights with full legal effect.
Litigation & dispute support
If a deal goes wrong, I represent you. With three decades in administrative and labor litigation and public law, I defend your interests before the courts and public bodies.
Experience that protects your investment.
Investing across a border means trusting someone with your money before you ever meet them. Here is why that trust is well placed.
30+ years of experience
Three decades of Costa Rican practice across litigation, public law, energy and notarial work. You are guided by seasoned judgment, not guesswork.
Former Legal Director of RECOPE
I led the legal strategy of Costa Rica's national energy company. That institutional depth now works for your investment.
Bilingual counsel
I work in English and Spanish. Every document, risk and decision is explained clearly, with nothing lost in translation.
Personal attention, no intermediary
You deal directly with me, not a case handler. The lawyer who reviews your title is the lawyer who signs your escritura.
A clear path, from first message to closing.
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Message me on WhatsApp
Tell me what you are planning: a purchase, a company, a power of attorney or a dispute. In English or Spanish, whichever you prefer.
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A paid valuation call
We hold a focused consultation to review your situation, the real risks and the path forward. It gives you clarity before you commit to anything.
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A clear engagement
If we move ahead, you receive a defined scope and terms in writing. No surprises, no hidden intermediaries, one lawyer accountable to you.
Can a foreigner own property in Costa Rica?
Yes. Foreigners have the same property rights as Costa Rican nationals and may own land outright in their own name or through a company. The main exception is the Maritime Terrestrial Zone along the coast, where the first 200 meters are public and part of it can only be held under a concession rather than full ownership.
Do I need to be in Costa Rica to buy or to form a company?
No. You can grant a power of attorney that authorizes me to act on your behalf, so I can incorporate the company, sign the escritura and close the purchase without you traveling. The power of attorney is drafted with the precise scope you approve.
Is the consultation available in English?
Yes. I am fully bilingual and handle the entire matter in English, from the first consultation to the signing of documents, so you understand every step and every risk.
What is a notary's role in Costa Rica?
In Costa Rica a notary is a lawyer vested with public faith by the State. Property transfers and company formation must be done by escritura pública, a public deed authorized by a notary, who then registers the act so it has full legal effect against third parties.
Ready to invest in Costa Rica with confidence?
Tell me what you are planning. We will start with a valuation call and a clear path forward, in English, with one lawyer accountable to you.
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