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04 March 2026
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Costa Rica's Law for the Regulation and Promotion of Franchises (Ley para la Regulación y Promoción de las Franquicias) ("Franchise Law") went into effect on 12 March 2026, marking the country's first franchise-specific statutory framework. The Franchise Law will require both domestic and foreign franchisors to reassess how they structure market entry, disclosure, and franchise documentation.
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