Costa Rica: New Firms' Legal Name Won't Include Commercial Name as of May 2025.
The article announces that, from May 2025, new companies in Costa Rica will no longer carry their commercial name in their legal name (razón/denominación social), and explains how to protect brand identity by registering the name and trademark.
Why It Matters
Small business owners in CR should know that their brand identity will no longer be automatically reflected in the corporate name, so registering their commercial name and trademark becomes essential.