Dear Valued Clients and Friends, We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you today. GLC Abogados is proud to announce the appointment of Attorney Diego Elizondo as our Senior Associate Attorney. Diego will also be taking the helm as the leader of our Corporate Law practice, offering expert legal services in both English and Spanish. Diego’s dedication to his work and commitment to delivering exceptional legal services has been evident throughout his career. His extensive experience in corporate law, coupled with his bilingual proficiency, uniquely positions him to guide our clients th ..read more

Starting on Thursday, October 12, 2023, through publication in the Official Diary “La Gaceta,” the use of a foreign driver’s licenses in Costa Rica will be governed by the following provisions: Individuals who hold a valid foreign driver’s license and are in Costa Rica under any of the subcategories of stay provided by Law No. 8764 (Migration and Foreigners Law) are authorized to drive the same type of vehicle allowed by their foreign license for the entire period of their permitted stay in the national territory. This period is up to 180 natural days, as stamped in their passport upon enteri ..read more

Notice: CR visas for foreigners who remain in group 1 will be granted for 180 days from now on. In this group, you can find the following countries: Canada, United States, Germany, Brazil, Panama, Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Spain among others.   Full list of countries: Germany Andorra Argentina* Australia* Austria Bahamas Barbados Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada Croatia Chile Cyprus Denmark* United Arab Emirates Slovakia Slovenia Spain State of Qatar United States of America* Estonia Finland France* Hungary Ireland Iceland Israel Italy Japan Latvia ..read more

Costa Rica is an ideal destination for Canadians who wish to invest and work remotely, the Central American country has a growing economy based mainly on tourism, coupled with a robust and established democratic system and a friendly time zone. In addition, Costa Rica is one of the most sustainably developed countries in the world: Its Constitution guarantees a healthy and ecologically balanced environment and the country runs, for the most part, on renewable energy. Therefore, investing in Costa Rica is a great option for Canadians. The Costa Rican law (bill No.8764 of August 19th, 2009) allo ..read more

Canada and the Apostille: positive changes for the management of processes abroad On May 16 of this year, the Government of Canada formally announced its accession to the Convention for the Elimination of the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, also known as the Apostille Convention. It will come into effect in the North American country as of January 11th, 2024. This decision means that Canadian citizens will now be able to authenticate, through the apostille, Canadian public documents such as birth, marriage and education certificates, criminal records and any other doc ..read more

Costa Rica is one of the best real estate investment destinations in Latin America. As it is well known, the country is a solid democracy and also a respected State of Law where you can rest assured that your assets are properly registered in a reputable centralized digital registry system. Having said that, its legal & business environment is different from that of North America, originated in Spanish Law and with other influences, it is necessary for a foreign investor to obtain advice from a qualified Costa Rica real estate attorney who understands such differences. At GLC, we have more ..read more

To Whom it may Concern: I have worked with Augusto Arce with GLC Abogados for more than 15 years in various matters. Most recently, I obtained my Costa Rican Residency with GLC. The Residency process can be complicated, but Sofia and Pablo at GLC helped me through every step, including picking up my Residency card at the immigration office. Sofia and Pablo were always available to answer questions, offer support and guide me to my success. Everyone at GLC is professional and a pleasure to work with. Thank you ! The post Client Testimonial: Frank Scott appeared first on GLC Abogados ..read more

I have used the law office of GLC Abogados for 5 years and highly recommend their expertise, Manuel Porras and his team are very professional and knowledgeable and also compassionate and caring. They always have the clients’ best interest at heart and are willing to answer any question you might have with clarity and patience. They are extremely proficient in International law as well as Costa Rican. I feel very safe and comfortable knowing that I am represented by GLC Abogados. Evelyn Rice/Saval The post Client Testimonial: Evelyn Rice/Saval appeared first on GLC Abogados ..read more

August 24, 2022 In the middle of 2020 during the COVID Pandemic shut down, my husband and decided to purchase a condo in Costa Rica. We couldn’t travel to the country at that time, so we asked our Costa Rican friends for a referral for an attorney to help us. They recommended GLC Abogados. Within a few hours we got a call from Augusto Arce, one of the partners, who explained to us how we could purchase real estate without actually being in the country. It would involve opening a Costa Rican S.R.L. business (which is similar to an LLP in the United States). His firm would help us every step of ..read more

The Government announced that, as of December 1st, 2021, businesses will be authorized to operate at 100% of their capacity, as long as people have the complete vaccination scheme. If you are considering visiting Costa Rica during the December season, these are the requirements that you must take into account to enter. Vaccinated People Requirements: Consular Tourist Visa if required Complete “Health Pass”, it can be only completed 72 hours before entering the county. View the form on this link Attach the Vaccination Record Card in the “Heath Pass” QR CODE Acquisition People with digital sig ..read more