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By leveraging our multidisciplinary team of experts and our intellectual property, we help you rethink practical and flexible ways to innovate the customer experience, strengthen human talent, optimize operations, communicate impactful ways to increase shareholder value, and improve customer satisfaction.
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Geographic boundaries no longer represent an obstacle for the economic exchange between countries and businesses; communications are developed at an accelerated pace and technology resources are more advanced each day.
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BDO Legal
BDO Legal es is the legal services firm of BDO in Costa Rica. BDO Legal is an international firm, of the global BDO network, with a presence in 167 countries and with more than 88,000 professionals in more than 1,600 offices around the world. With more than twenty years of experience in Costa Rica and the region, our legal division advises our clients in a multidisciplinary and comprehensive manner in all areas of the law. With high quality solutions through its specialization in the business and tax fields, we work to achieve the objectives of our clients in an efficient and cost effective manner.
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Business Services & Outsourcing (BSO)
The outsourcing services we currently offer in our department have become an excellent alternative for organizations to avoid depleting their economic and administrative resources on activities that can be delegated to third parties who are experts in the field, and at a lower cost for companies.
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Our tax focus seeks for balance between the proper management of tax risk and efficiency, that allow compliance with substance and transparency within the legal framework.
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Central America’s M&A Landscape: Insights from the Region and the Role of Local Expertise
27 February 2025
The M&A landscape in Central America is undergoing a period of transformation, shaped by globalization, regional integration, and the unique challenges of operating in a region characterized by diverse legal, economic, and political contexts. The recent surge in activity across sectors offers valuable lessons about the opportunities and risks inherent in mergers and acquisitions while highlighting the critical role that local expertise plays in the successful execution of cross-border transactions.
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Preliminary Steps for Acquiring Real Estate in Costa Rica
24 September 2024
Purchasing real estate is a significant decision that requires several preliminary steps to ensure the transaction is legal, transparent, and free from future complications. In Costa Rica, these steps are crucial to guarantee that the property is in good standing and that the buyer is protected.
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The CHIPS Act and Costa Rica: A Strategic Alliance for the Future of the Semiconductor Industry
16 September 2024
With billions of dollars at stake, the CHIPS Act not only incentivizes manufacturing and innovation within the United States but also opens the doors to strategic partnerships across Latin America. Costa Rica, with its unique blend of competitive advantages, is emerging as a key player in this new phase of semiconductor industry expansion.
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Establishing in the Free Trade Zone Regime in Costa Rica: Benefits and Requirements
16 July 2024
The Free Trade Zone Regime in Costa Rica offers a series of competitive advantages for investor companies that decide to establish themselves in the country. Through this article, we will explain the key requirements for entering the Free Trade Zone Regime and how BDO can assist you at every step of the process, ensuring a smooth and successful transition.
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Monetizing Intangible Assets: Maximizing Brand Value
11 June 2024
In a digital and highly competitive environment, intangible intellectual property assets, such as brands, not only provide recognition and reputation to companies but also represent a significant part of their economic value, allowing them to enhance their positioning. Effective monetization of these assets, through strategies such as licensing, sales, and collaborations, not only generates additional income but also drives innovation and strengthens companies' competitive positions in the long term.
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M&A Transactions: Growth and Competitive Advantage
7 June 2024
M&A transactions are strategic moves that allow companies to grow, strengthen, diversify, expand into new territories, and gain competitive advantages. This article provides an overview of what M&A transactions involve, the reasons for them, and the perspectives of both buyers and sellers.
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A BDO Legal Guide to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
30 May 2024
This publication highlights the key aspects of the approved text of Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), providing valuable insights into the directive's requirements and implications for businesses operating within the EU.
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A BDO Legal Guide to the S In ESG: Green Clauses in Employment Contracts
21 May 2024
This publication outlines how integrating sustainable practices within personnel policies can not only comply with new laws but also improve employee attraction and retention by aligning with sustainability values.
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A BDO Legal Guide to Employer of Record from a European perspective
8 February 2024
An Employer of Record (EOR) in Europe is an entity that assumes formal employment responsibilities for personnel, enabling companies to recruit international talent while circumventing local, legal and administrative obligations. Although the concept of an EOR offers compelling advantages, it is crucial to acknowledge that various factors must be considered. To aid in this understanding, we are delighted to present our “BDO Legal Guide to Employer of Record from a European perspective”.
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Simplifying Audits
24 January 2024
Unveiling IAASB's ISA for Less Complex Entities
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Financial Services
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Hospitality
This industry has become in one of the most dynamic and growing sectors, where BDO as a worldwide firm, can offer great advantages in the solutions to their business.
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Manufacturing
Our experience in this sector includes a variety of companies that include manufacturing and elaboration of products, commercialization, among others.
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Natural Resources
Natural resources are one of the main sources of energy and at BDO, we understand the importance of this sector in the daily life, we serve clients of electrical generation industry as hydric, wind, solar, thermal and geothermal.
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Professional Services
We have developed a widespread knowledge in the services sector, understanding that these are characterized by their intangibility so that it is important for our clients, to distinguish themselves through the generation of added value and meet the market expectations.
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