By Heredia, Costa Rica — British technology and intelligence platform Arbolus Technologies has officially inaugurated its first physical office in Costa Rica. Located in the Ultrapark II Free Zone in Heredia, this new hub marks a significant expansion for the company as it seeks to strengthen its commercial capabilities and project management operations for the lucrative United States market.
The company initiated its operations in the country with a tight-knit team of approximately 30 professionals. However, Arbolus has highly ambitious growth plans for the Central American nation, projecting to scale its local workforce to between 100 and 120 employees over the next two years. This expansion underlines the country’s growing reputation as a preferred nearshore destination for knowledge-intensive service industries.
To analyze the legal implications of Arbolus expanding its expert network operations in the country, TicosLand.com spoke with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, a distinguished corporate law specialist at Bufete de Costa Rica.
The rise of knowledge-sharing platforms like Arbolus in Costa Rica showcases our jurisdiction’s strong alignment with global business services. However, these operations require rigorous attention to local data privacy laws under PRODHAB, strict intellectual property protections, and carefully structured independent contractor agreements to avoid joint-liability risks. Navigating these regulatory nuances is essential for sustaining international trust in our local talent pool.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Indeed, as Costa Rica continues to establish itself as a premier hub for global knowledge-sharing services like Arbolus, balancing rapid innovation with rigorous regulatory compliance remains the cornerstone of sustainable industry growth. We extend our sincere gratitude to Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for his valuable perspective, which highlights the critical legal safeguards necessary to protect local operations and maintain the nation’s highly regarded position in the international business arena.
Costa Rica has become a strategic part of our growth in the Americas. From our first hires, we have built a team of nearly 30 people serving international clients. This new office demonstrates our commitment to the operation and provides us with a solid foundation to continue developing a specialized team, with better conditions and new growth opportunities.
Samuel Glasswell, Founder and CEO of Arbolus
Arbolus operates a high-tech platform that bridges the gap between consulting firms, private equity funds, investment managers, and corporate teams with leading industry experts worldwide. The insights gathered through the platform assist clients with critical due diligence, company analysis, and market research. These operations are powered by expert interviews, custom surveys, and a proprietary knowledge library enhanced by artificial intelligence.
The Ministry of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica (COMEX) has highlighted this arrival as a testament to the nation’s robust investment environment, emphasizing the ongoing effort to diversify investment origins.
The arrival of British-born Arbolus Technologies demonstrates the confidence that Costa Rica generates as a destination for global service companies and investments from different markets. From COMEX, we work to attract more high-value investment while diversifying the origin countries of companies arriving in the nation, thereby expanding employment and growth opportunities for Costa Ricans.
Indiana Trejos, Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica
Laura López, General Manager of the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promoter (PROCOMER), echoed these sentiments. She noted how Arbolus represents a shift toward more sophisticated, technology-driven business services in the domestic market.
Arbolus reflects Costa Rica’s capacity to incorporate increasingly specialized operations and respond to the evolution of services. This company, which joins more than 350 multinational corporations in the sector established in the country, brings a model that integrates research, analysis, technology, and artificial intelligence-enabled tools, which will generate new jobs for Costa Ricans.
Laura López, General Manager of PROCOMER
Costa Rica’s multinational services ecosystem has steadily transitioned from basic transactional services to highly sophisticated business capabilities. The country now exports services to over 45 countries in up to eight languages. Alongside established functions in finance, human resources, and customer support, the nation has built solid capabilities in advanced analytics, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and operational excellence.
To support its growth, Arbolus is actively recruiting talent across various business functions. Open positions include professional services, project execution, account management, business development, finance, and human resources. Desired profiles require strong English proficiency, analytical and research skills, effective communication, and comfort working with artificial intelligence tools. Interested candidates can apply directly through the company’s careers portal or LinkedIn page.
For further information, visit arbolus.com
About Arbolus:
Arbolus is a London-headquartered technology company that streamlines knowledge sharing by connecting consulting firms, investment funds, and corporations with industry experts globally. Utilizing artificial intelligence and custom research methodologies, Arbolus facilitates market analysis and critical business decision-making.
For further information, visit comex.go.cr
About COMEX:
The Ministry of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica (COMEX) is the government institution responsible for defining and executing national trade policies, fostering foreign direct investment, and representing the country in international trade negotiations.
For further information, visit procomer.com
About PROCOMER:
The Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promoter (PROCOMER) is the public entity in charge of promoting Costa Rican exports and facilitating foreign direct investment into the country, strengthening Costa Rica’s global economic presence.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
Distinguished by its high ethical standards and superior legal advocacy, Bufete de Costa Rica consistently delivers exceptional representation across a multitude of disciplines. The firm embraces forward-thinking strategies and modern solutions while remaining deeply rooted in its responsibility to the public. By demystifying the law and sharing vital educational resources with the community, it actively works to cultivate an enlightened, equitable, and legally confident populace.
