In Costa Rica, all registered business entities are legally required to register an official email address with the National Registry. This email will be used to receive legal and administrative notifications from institutions such as the Tax Administration (Dirección General de Tributación), the Ministry of Finance, and the National Registry itself.
Why is it mandatory to register an email?
- Law No. 10220 and its regulations aim to modernize public administration.
- Implements electronic notifications as a valid and binding method of communication.
What happens if your email is not registered or is outdated?
Failing to register or update your company’s email address may result in serious consequences:
- Penalties for missing tax-related deadlines.
- Legal and administrative notifications may be considered delivered, even if unread.
- Loss of deadlines to respond, appeal, or comply with legal duties.
- Operational and legal risks due to poor management of official communication.
When does the deadline begin and end?
As established by the National Registry:
- Mandatory compliance period begins on June 4, 2025, and ends on June 4, 2026.
- Companies incorporated before June 4, 2025 must register or update their email within that one-year window.
- Companies incorporated on or after June 4, 2025 must register their email at the time of incorporation.
- Failing to comply may result in legal consequences, and any notification sent to the registered email will be deemed legally delivered, even if unread.
How Can Grupo Alfaro Prieto Assist You?
At Grupo Alfaro Prieto, we help you:
- Verify and update your company’s official email address.
- File the necessary documentation with the National Registry.
- Monitor official notifications and take timely action.
- Represent you in case of legal or administrative procedures.
Don’t risk your company’s legal standing—stay compliant, stay protected.
Stay Compliant
Ensure your business meets all legal notification requirements in Costa Rica. Contact Grupo Alfaro Prieto for assistance with your National Registry email registration.
