Legal Guidance for Individuals Who Value Privacy and Certainty.
Relocate, invest and establish yourself in Costa Rica with legal clarity, confidentiality and long-term security.
If you are a CEO, founder, high-net-worth individual or international professional considering life in Nosara, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, San Jose, Conchal, Papagayo, Puerto Viejo, Nuevo Arenal, or elsewhere in Costa Rica, your decision requires more than immigration paperwork. It requires a safe, professional, ethical and trusted legal structure designed to protect your rights, privacy, assets and plans.
Relocating to Costa Rica often involves immigration law, corporate structuring, banking compliance, property acquisition and, in some cases, dispute resolution. Addressing these areas separately increases legal and financial risk.
My practice focuses on integrated legal strategies that align residency status, investments, business activities and personal security under a single, coherent legal framework.
This service is intentionally personal and confidential. I do not operate as a high-volume immigration firm.
Request a private and confidential meeting today.
Who This Legal Service Is Designed For
This practice is tailored for individuals and families who require discretion, predictability and results, including persons that:
• Value privacy, fix prices (no fee per hour) and controlled exposure
• Require clear legal structures, not improvisation
• Prefer one trusted point of contact
• Expect confidentiality as a baseline
My clients include:
• Families that are looking to take care of their loved ones.
• CEOs and senior executives of multinational companies
• Digital Nomads wanting a work-life balance
• Founders whose companies were later acquired by Big Tech
• Investors and high-net-worth individuals
• Public-facing professionals and content creators with global audiences
• Families relocating with or without assets
• Individuals managing cross-border legal or financial exposure
Each engagement is handled personally, with controlled communication and strict confidentiality. I only work with clients that I can feel proud of representing.
A Discreet, Integrated Legal Approach
Relocation and investment decisions are long-term decisions. My role is to ensure that every legal element involved in your move to Costa Rica is structured to reduce exposure, comply with regulations and provide stability over time.
When we work together, you’re not only hiring legal counsel. You’re gaining access to a trusted local network built over years. That often means:
• Introductions to bankers who actually understand expats
• Connections to other founders in your industry
• Connections to other families navigating similar situations
• Real estate contacts who respect privacy and are offering quality properties
• Straight answers when something doesn’t make sense
Check out the “Legal and Lifestyle Guide by Simple Legal Consulting - Costa Rica Immigration Lawyers”.
Costa Rica Immigration & Investment Lawyer for Families, Digital Nomads, Executives and Investors
Let me introduce myself.
My full name is Herman Manuel Duarte Iraheta, an immigration and investment lawyer with around 15 years of legal experience assisting hundreds of families, professionals and entrepreneurs in relocating to Costa Rica.
I hold master’s degrees from London School of Economics and Stockholm University, and I am a licensed attorney in Costa Rica under Attorney Code 23233, verifiable through the Costa Rican Bar Association.
I have authored two books and over 200 publications in written press, and regularly participate in podcasts, and dictated conferences in more than 12 countries, interviews and legal discussions related to immigration, human and animal rights, real estate and investment in Costa Rica among many other topics. I am also listed as a recommended lawyer by the United Kingdom Embassy in Costa Rica.
My practice is intentionally selective to ensure availability, discretion and personal involvement in every matter. If you would like to explore your legal options in a private, structured and confidential setting, I invite you to schedule a consultation.
What I Manage on Your Behalf (Legal Services)
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Residency and Visa Applications in Costa Rica
I advise and represent clients in all major Costa Rican immigration categories, including Investor Residency, Rentista Residency, Digital Nomad Visa and Family-Based Residency. Each case is approached strategically, with a clear legal pathway, realistic timelines and full representation before immigration authorities.
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Due Diligence for Property Purchases
I conduct comprehensive legal due diligence for the acquisition of Costa Rican companies, real estate and investment assets. This includes verification of ownership, liens, corporate compliance, regulatory status and risk exposure.
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Bank Account Setup and Financial Structuring
I assist clients throughout the Costa Rican bank account opening process, coordinating documentation, compliance requirements and institutional expectations. This service is particularly relevant for foreign nationals, investors and corporate structures.
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Property Closings and Notarial Services
Together with my notary team, I handle property closings, escrow coordination, title transfers and registration before Costa Rican authorities, ensuring secure and legally sound transactions.
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Negotiations, Judicial and Arbitral Representation
When disputes arise, I represent clients in negotiations, judicial proceedings and arbitration, both domestic and international, with a strategic and proportional approach focused on resolution and confidentiality.
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Corporate Formation and Legal Structuring
I create and structure Costa Rican corporations and legal entities aligned with your personal or business objectives. This includes company incorporation, drafting bylaws and shareholder agreements, appointing legal representatives and ensuring regulatory and tax compliance from the outset.