Moving to Costa Rica or keeping a company compliant means institutions, deadlines and paperwork that are hard to navigate alone. We handle the legal work, explain it in plain language, and keep you informed at every stage — with published fees so you can plan ahead.
Answer a few questions and get an instant read on your residency options or your company's compliance status. No email required to see your result.
Based on the categories of Law 9996 and the General Migration Law.
Informational only — not legal advice. Your eligibility is confirmed in a formal case review.
Five obligations most owners miss — and each carries fines or blocks your company.
Informational only — not legal advice. A formal registry review confirms your exact status.
| Service | What it covers | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| DIMEX renewal | Residency card renewal, filed and tracked | $350 $396 with VAT |
| Costa Rican will | Local will protecting your CR assets | $400 $452 with VAT |
| Power of attorney | Special or general, notarized and registered | $250 $283 with VAT |
| Property due diligence | Full title, survey, liens & zoning report before you buy | $750 $848 with VAT |
| Initial consultation (60 min) | Video call, your questions answered with a written summary | $150 $170 with VAT |
| Property transfer (closing) | Notarial fees are set by law as a percentage of the property value | From 2% of value — statutory scale |
Two attorneys, one office in Grecia, and every case handled personally — you will always know exactly who is working on your file.
Irving combines legal practice with a background in corporate finance and process management — which is why LexoraCR treats your case like a managed process, not a pile of paperwork. He leads residency applications and corporate structuring for foreign clients.
Jennifer oversees the notarial side of the practice — company formations, powers of attorney, wills and registry filings. Every document that leaves this office carries her review, so nothing is filed twice or rejected for form.
We kept meeting the same person: someone who moved to Costa Rica — or built something here — and was navigating the legal system through hearsay, forums and unanswered emails. LexoraCR exists so that person always knows three things: what their situation is, what it will cost, and what happens next. That is the entire firm, in one sentence.
Much of the preparation — document gathering, apostilles, translations and case strategy — happens before you set foot in the country. Some steps do require your presence; in your first consultation we map exactly which ones, so you can plan your trips.
Processing times at the immigration authority (DGME) vary by category and caseload. We give you a realistic estimate for your specific category at intake, and your client portal shows which stage your file is in at all times.
Yes — consultations, documents summaries and all communication are available in English or Spanish, whichever you prefer.
It is more common than you think, and almost always fixable. We start with a registry review to size the problem, then give you a fixed quote to bring everything current before any work begins.
No — government fees, stamps, apostilles and translations are billed separately at cost, as the law requires, and itemized on your invoice. Our published fees cover our professional work, with the scope of each service defined upfront.
Grecia sits in one of the fastest-growing expat regions of Costa Rica, close to the communities we serve. And since your case is managed digitally — with filings, updates and payments online — where our desks are matters less than how we work.
All professional fees on this page meet or exceed the minimum fee schedule of the Costa Rican Bar Association (Arancel de Honorarios, Executive Decree 41457-JP and its reforms).
Government fees, documentary stamps, apostilles, certified translations and registry charges are paid by the client and billed separately at cost, as provided by the fee schedule.
Fees are quoted in US dollars for convenience; the colón equivalent at the exchange rate on the date of invoicing governs for statutory purposes.