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Legal Entity Establishment

End-to-end incorporation that leaves you operationally ready — registrations, governance, tax, banking, and payroll handled from day one.

Setting up a legal entity abroad is more than filing paperwork: the structure you choose determines your tax posture, hiring options, and compliance burden for years. We guide the full lifecycle of entity setup — from structure selection through registrations, banking, and payroll — so your company is ready to operate the moment it exists.

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What's included

  • Entity structure recommendation aligned to your tax and operating goals
  • Company registration and incorporation before local authorities
  • Corporate governance setup: bylaws, legal representation, and books
  • Tax registration and a compliance calendar for ongoing obligations
  • Corporate bank account establishment and treasury basics
  • Regulatory licenses, payroll registration, and social security enrollment

Who It's For

  • Companies establishing their first legal presence in Costa Rica or Latin America
  • Groups restructuring regional operations under a new entity
  • Investors who need a compliant vehicle before hiring or contracting

How It Works

1

Structure assessment

We review your business model, ownership, and tax considerations to recommend the right entity type and jurisdiction setup.

2

Incorporation

We prepare and file the incorporation documents, coordinate notaries and registries, and obtain your corporate identification.

3

Registrations and banking

Tax, municipal, payroll, and social security registrations move in parallel with the corporate bank account opening.

4

Operational handoff

You receive the complete corporate file, a compliance calendar, and a walkthrough of every recurring obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most entities are incorporated and registered within a few weeks; banking is usually the longest step. We give you a dated timeline during the structure assessment and report progress against it.

Discuss This Service with Our Team

A short call is enough to scope timelines, requirements, and cost for your specific case.