How to incorporate in Costa Rica? Is legally possible to incorporate in Costa Rica and not necessary you need to be in Costa Rica. Starting a new project or investment in Costa Rica requires to be clear about the needs and intended objectives of the new business activity. Our lawyers in Costa Rica have more than 12 years of experience in the process of company incorporation and starting of operations. All business activities in Costa Rica have different requirements and permits to be fulfilled.

Through the notaries' incorporation system, our law firm is able to incorporate new corporations in Costa Rica in 12-24 hours. The legal structure is personalized, adapting the legal requirements to each client's needs in order to ensure the efficiency of the activity to be developed.

Deciding which corporate structure is the best option for your intended objectives, requires an in-depth analysis of your needs and business expectations. Be sure to contact our team in order to receive the proper information. As part of our legal commitment to our clients, we will assist in the decision making process providing up-to-date information to ensure our clients make an informed decision. 

A Sociedad Anonima requires the registration of at least three members of the board of directors (president, secretary, and treasurer) and a controller. A Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada, requires one manager only but other managers or sub-managers can be appointed. 

When directors are foreigners, it is a requirement to appoint a resident agent which needs to be an attorney at law in Costa Rica and the function is to receive any formal communication in the name of the company in case the directors are not found