Our Free Trade Zone Practice brings more than 30 years of experience advising multinational companies and investors on the structuring, establishment, and operation of projects under Costa Rica’s Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Regime. We act as a strategic legal partner throughout the entire lifecycle of each project—from initial evaluation and application to full operational implementation and ongoing compliance—providing clear, practical, and business-oriented guidance at every stage.
We represent a broad range of companies operating under the FTZ Regime across diverse industries, including manufacturing, services, technology, medical devices, semiconductors, electronics, high-precision operations, research and development, logistics, software, shared services, and support centers, among others. Our experience also extends to advising Free Trade Zone park administrators, giving us a comprehensive understanding of both operational and regulatory perspectives within the regime.
Our firm has built a strong and well-established reputation with key institutions involved in the Free Trade Zone ecosystem, including PROCOMER, the Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Trade, Customs authorities, and CINDE. We maintain close and ongoing interaction with these entities, allowing us to anticipate requirements, navigate processes efficiently, and facilitate timely and effective results for our clients.
In addition to regulatory and operational advisory, we provide comprehensive support in the real estate aspects of establishing FTZ operations, including the negotiation and structuring of leases and acquisitions of industrial facilities. We have worked with most industrial parks and leading developers in Costa Rica, allowing us to align legal structuring with the practical realities of site selection and project implementation.
Our approach is defined by direct partner-level involvement, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of each client’s business and objectives. We take each project as our own, ensuring that our advice is strategic, precise, and tailored to the specific needs of the operation. Our goal is to allow clients to focus fully on their core business, with the confidence that their legal matters are being managed proactively and with the highest professional standards.
Protecting your interests. We help turn your Costa Rican project into reality while safeguarding your interests and mitigating legal and investment risk at every stage.
