SPECIALIZED CONSULTING FOR FREE TRADE ZONE COMPANIES
Our Free Trade Zone practice is one of the most influential and recognized in Costa Rica, with a team of highly qualified lawyers and specialists skilled in attracting foreign direct investment. Our dedication is to advise Free Trade Zone companies across all available categories and industries.
We have extensive experience providing strategic consulting to international companies in key sectors such as life sciences, services, technology, and manufacturing, among others.
We are a full-service firm with more than 35 practice areas that work together to meet all your legal needs. Our experts offer a comprehensive approach that ensures complete legal solutions for our clients, regardless of the legal field in which they operate.
At Arias, through our installation service package, we assist our clients at every stage of starting their operations, leveraging our extensive experience in project management. We provide comprehensive support, from the initial evaluation to establish operations in the country to the completion of the installation.
We advise on the company´s legal design, the selection of the type of entity, and the optimal configuration under the Free Trade Zone regime. Additionally, we manage the acquisition of necessary authorizations and permits to operate, including establishing the legal entity, advising and preparing the Free Trade Zone application, and handling all required registrations and permits. We also review import processes, including registering chemicals and raw materials, among other key aspects, to ensure a successful installation.
Additionally, we provide ongoing support and advisory services to companies to address their daily requirements once they begin operations, ensuring efficient and timely legal assistance.
EXPERIENCE IN THE FREE TRADE ZONE SECTOR
Our installation services under the Free Trade Zone regime include advice on developing the investment plan and compliance with applicable regulations.
The leaders of our Free Trade Zone team are active members of the primary industry chambers, such as the Free Trade Zone Association, the Costa Rican-British Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Industries, and the International Chamber of Commerce. This involvement provides us with in-depth knowledge of the sector’s opportunities and challenges, enabling us to offer strategic and up-to-date guidance to our clients.
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