Legal Defense and Advisory in Costa Rican Customs Law
Customs Legal Advisory for Safe and Compliant International Operations
Protect Your Operations and Resolve Disputes with Our Team of Expert Customs Lawyers
Customs regulations in Costa Rica are complex and constantly evolving. A technical error or misinterpretation can lead to costly delays, fines, and legal complications. Our customs law department is designed to provide you with the security and expert support needed at every stage of your international trade operations.
We offer a full range of legal services in customs matters:
- Proactive Advisory & Compliance: We help you structure your import and export operations to ensure regulatory compliance from the outset, minimizing risks and optimizing your tax burden.
- Legal Representation & Customs Litigation: We offer legal defense in Costa Rica against any dispute, notification, or adjustment by the customs authority. We represent you in administrative proceedings and before the National Customs Tribunal.
- Dispute Resolution: We manage appeals for fines, tariff classification adjustments, customs valuation disputes, and any other controversies that may arise during clearance.
- Specialized Legal Consulting: We provide analysis and customs law advisory on the application of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), technical notes, permits, and other specific requirements for your merchandise.
Do not let a legal technicality disrupt your supply chain. Contact our
customs lawyers for expert guidance and protect your investment.
Customs Legal Advisory
Corporate and Commercial Law
Tax Law Specialists
Comprehensive Regulatory Compliance
Corporate and Commercial Law Services
In corporate and commercial matters, we are backed by BGA Abogados, led by Managing Partner Lic. Benjamín Gutiérrez—internationally recognized and ranked by:
- IFLR 1000
- The Legal 500
- Leaders League (Ranked Firm 2024)
- Chambers Latin America 2025
Customs Law Department
Presidente Asesores Aduanales y Comerciales, S.A. leads our customs law advisory services, supported by Dr. Rodolfo Arce Portuguez—renowned customs law expert, academic, and researcher, affiliated with UCR, UNA, ITCR, and UACA across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in customs and international trade.
Tax Law Department
Our Tax Law Department is led by Bufete Castro & Asociados SRL, specializing in:
- Tax Law
- Real Estate Planning
- Notarial Services
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