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JOURNAL OF APPLIED BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Business in Costa Rica: Trends and Issues
Author(s): Lisa Kahle-Piasecki
Citation: Lisa Kahle-Piasecki, (2013) "Business in Costa Rica: Trends and Issues," Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Vol. 15, Iss. 2, pp. 38-44
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
Costa Rica, a Central American country historically known for its coffee and banana exports, has a
growing industry based on technology and ecotourism. While the country has enjoyed a steady increase
in tourists largely from the United States, Nicaragua and Canada, U.S. companies have also discovered
Costa Rica as a country with emerging opportunities. With United States businesses increasingly opening
operations in Costa Rica, there are management concerns to plan for when conducting business in Costa
Rica. This paper will explore practical issues for companies or individuals when opening a business or
locating a branch operation in Costa Rica.
