Nestled between the Caribbean on its east and the vast Pacific on its west, Costa Rica is a favorite destination for foreign direct investment in Central America. Investors have found the country's highly educated workforce, low inflation, bountiful natural resources and stable economic growth highly attractive.

Once heavily dependent on agricultural products, such as bananas, pineapples and coffee, Costa Rica's rapidly developing economy has attracted investment from multinationals in the finance, pharmaceuticals and technology sectors. And with sun-drenched beaches lining its two coasts and lush tropical forests enveloping its interior, the country has seen tourism and ecotourism thriving in recent years.

As the first global law firm with a presence in Costa Rica, benefit from unmatched service in this growing nation. With offices in the capital of San José and in the tourism powerhouse of Liberia, our team can help you tap into extraordinary opportunities in one of Latin America's most important destinations for capital and commerce.

From renewable energy to agribusiness to local, regional and global real estate ventures, our experienced team can help you succeed in Costa Rica's dynamic market.

Our key service areas:

• Antitrust 
• Corporate
• Corporate governance
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Real estate
• General counsel services
• Government and international affairs
• Intellectual property and technology
• Banking and finance
• Tax
• Employment and labor
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Compliance and anti-corruption
• Public and international law

Recognition

Dentons achieves 157 rankings in Chambers Latin America 2025

August 23, 2024

Independent legal publisher Chambers and Partners continues to recognize Dentons lawyers as market leaders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dentons excels in Chambers Latin America 2024

August 25, 2023

Top legal rankings publisher Chambers once again recommends Dentons' excellent client service and legal expertise throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dentons achieves excellent rankings in Legal 500 Latin America 2023

October 21, 2022

Legal 500 Latin America 2023 has awarded Dentons 178 quality rankings across the Latin America region. The leading legal publisher recognizes Dentons offices across Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil (strategic alliance with VPBG), the Caribbean, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

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Insights

Costa Rica Commercial Code has been reformed: Corporate Names Replaced by Legal Entity IDs for New Companies

June 6, 2025

Costa Rica: A recent reform to the Costa Rican Commercial Code marks a turning point in how new companies will be legally identified in the country. This change directly impacts the incorporation of companies and the strategic management of assets such as trade names. At Dentons, we analyze what this transformation means for the Costa Rican business ecosystem and how to prepare for this new legal landscape.

Costa Rica Goes Digital: New Law Makes Email the Official Channel for Legal Notifications

June 3, 2025

Costa Rica: Is your company ready to adapt to the new era of digital legal notifications in Costa Rica? With the enactment of Law No. 10597, email is now the official channel for legal and administrative communications to legal entities. This reform introduces new obligations and deadlines that must be addressed promptly. We invite you to read the full article to understand the key changes, their legal implications, and how to ensure proper compliance.

Gig Economy and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Costa Rica: How to Leverage Tax Benefits for Growth

April 14, 2025

Costa Rica: Do you work independently in Costa Rica? You might be missing out on important tax benefits. This article explores a little-known opportunity that could help you reduce taxes, formalize your business, and grow as a digital entrepreneur or freelancer. If you're part of the gig economy, this is more relevant to you than you might think.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons achieves 157 rankings in Chambers Latin America 2025

August 23, 2024

Independent legal publisher Chambers and Partners continues to recognize Dentons lawyers as market leaders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dentons Costa Rica advises Namu Travel on a revolving loan with IDB Invest

November 16, 2023

Costa Rica: This transaction represents a ground-breaking initiative to boost the tourism sector, as it will allow tourism service providers to access capital to strengthen their financial capacity and business growth. Dentons advised Namu Travel during all the transaction’s stages including the structuring, negotiation and closing to ensure the success of the deal.

Dentons excels in Chambers Latin America 2024

August 25, 2023

Top legal rankings publisher Chambers once again recommends Dentons' excellent client service and legal expertise throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

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