Guidance

Overseas business risk for Costa Rica

Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Costa Rica.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 26 October 2015
• Last updated: 15 October 2025 — See all updates

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Overseas business risk: Costa Rica

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This report looks at the intellectual property, organised crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when operating in Costa Rica.

Published 26 October 2015

Last updated 15 October 2025 + show all updates

1. 15 October 2025

   Mailing address added to Contact section as British embassy in Costa Rica has moved from its previous premises. Previous address and phone number removed.

2. 14 May 2024

   This advice has been updated with the latest demographic and other statistical data. A new paragraph on organised crime has been included.

3. 23 May 2018

   Amended May 2018

4. 5 January 2018

   Updated document has been uploaded.

5. 26 October 2015

   First published.