Mergers and Acquisitions in Costa Rica’s Software Development Industry: A Legal Guide
December 11, 2025
By: Guardia Montes Abogados Costa Rica has positioned itself as a leading hub for software
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Business & Corporate Law
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- Corporate and company formation/incorporation
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- Asset sales and purchases (APA)
- Goodwill transactions and operations
- Business divestment strategies
- Corporate restructuring and recovery
- Foreign investment advisory
- Corporate spinoffs and Corporate reorganizations
- Corporate transactions
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Dispute Resolution
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- Arbitration and Mediation
- Commercial and civil litigation
- Criminal litigation
- Constitutional remedies
- Consumer protection matters
- Contractual disputes
- Mediation
- Products liability claims
- Shareholders conflicts and corporate disputes
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Free Trade Zones (FTZs)
Free Trade Zones (FTZs)
- Ongoing legal advisory on FTZ regulatory compliance
- Strategic planning for FTZ operations
- Representation in FTZ regime application
- Assistance with operational expansions and amendments
- Customs advisory, including transit and inspection procedures
- Regulatory compliance for operational permits
- Due diligence, mergers, and acquisitions of FTZ enterprises
- Termination of FTZ membership and regime operations
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Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- Development and implementation of cybersecurity compliance programs
- Preventive legal advisory on regulatory adherence
- Counsel on the proper management of sensitive data
- Corporate policies and procedures for data collection, storage, and usage
- Contract review and drafting
- Due diligence and data security assessments in mergers and acquisitions
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Public Law & Government Affairs
Public Law and Government Affairs
- Administrative law litigation
- Government related proceedings
- Commercial and civil litigation
- Complex litigation
- Criminal law
- Constitutional law
- Consumer law
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Real Estate
Intellectual Property
- Title Analysis and Due Diligence
- Purchases and Sales: Commercial, Residential and mixed land use.
- Project Development.
- Leasing and Property Management.
- Real Estate Projects and Development.
- Real Estate Investment.
- High stakes transactions.
- Condominium acquisition and management.
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Anticorruption and Compliance
- Drafting and registering the Condominium Bylaws
- Structuring and registering the condominium with the National Registry
- Legal assistance in forming the Condominium Owners’ Association
- Drafting and reviewing internal condominium regulations
- Legal guidance for condominium managers and boards
- Advising on voting procedures, general meetings, and decision-making processes
- HOA collection of fees
- Condominium administration and disputes
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Private Clients & Estate Planning
Private Clients and Estate Planning
- Structuring and implementation of local and cross-border estate plans, including wills, trusts, private interest foundations, and shareholder agreements
- Pre-mortem estate transfers, including donations and anticipated succession planning
- Asset diagnostics and heritage assessments
- Strategic asset structuring and corporate reorganization
- Family business governance, succession planning, and best practices
- Oversight and administration of Family Offices
- Prenuptial and marital contracts
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