Even though article 1° of Costa Rica's Political Constitution establish it as a multi-ethnic and multicultural country, what that entails does not translate into the day-to-day reality of the people of African descent. With the aim of including a more authentic representation of the experiences of
One of the most common things we see with property purchases is the understandable initial excitement and joy of the idea of purchasing a property in a tropical paradise like Costa Rica. Unfortunately, as it is well known, high emotions tend to cloud rational thought, and
If you are hiring someone in Costa Rica or if you already have employees, this article is for you. At Outlier Legal, we often have clients who hire staff, but simply do not know how important it is to have protected both parties, especially themselves as
Dekra, a Geman company was granted a temporary permit to process vehicle inspections starting in September. The contract with RITEVE, as Spaniard company, ended on July 15th , pursuant to which the CR Government granted a moratorium for vehicle owners who were required to complete the
CAJA rates have doubled for some residency categories in Costa Rica, and expats are looking for cheaper alternatives like private insurance in some cases. Applicants for residency in Costa Rica who are granted approval of their application, are required to apply to the Costa Rican Social
If you want to learn Spanish, read this article! After moving abroad, far from your family, friends, and everything that you have known as home, the doubting fase begins, when you realize all the adjustments that come after, such as the language barrier if you don't
Now that you have entered a sales and purchase agreement for a Costa Rican property, you should focus on setting up an Escrow account. We will explain why it is recommended. An Escrow account is essentially a pass-through third-party account, created for the purchase of Real
When we talk about trademarks, we are referring to the signs that differentiate the services or goods, therefore these trademarks will have elements that make them stand out on their own. In addition, this are allowed to be included into a trademark: Numbers Words / Letters
You are looking to invest in a property located in a condominium in Costa Rica. Congratulations! First of all, let's discuss what does a condominum entails: a gated housing development enclosed by a fence or a wall, all of which is watched over by a guard service that
High cost of medical procedures and a collapsing healthcare system after Covid-19 made traveling abroad for medical alternatives a reality for many americans. Due to the competitive prices, quality of services and reputation of the medical staff, a few Latin American countries such as Costa Rica