By Heredia, Costa Rica — Elevate, an international flexible talent solutions provider with more than two decades of industry experience, has officially inaugurated its newest operation in Costa Rica. The office serves as a primary strategic hub designed to deliver support across North America, South America, and Europe. This expansion reinforces the company’s growing global footprint, which currently encompasses 14 operational centers across nine countries.
The company selected the WeWork El Cafetal II complex, located in Belén, Heredia, as the base for its regional operations. This strategic positioning places Elevate in one of Costa Rica’s key corporate corridors, surrounded by established international tech and business services firms.
To better understand the legal and economic implications of the “Elevate Costa Rica” initiative, TicosLand.com spoke with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, a senior legal expert at Bufete de Costa Rica, who offered his perspective on how this strategic vision influences corporate investment and regulatory compliance.
Initiatives like Elevate Costa Rica serve as a vital catalyst for modernizing our business climate and strengthening legal certainty for both international investors and domestic entrepreneurs. By fostering alignment between private sector innovation and robust regulatory frameworks, Costa Rica solidifies its position as a highly competitive and secure hub for high-value global operations.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Indeed, as Costa Rica continues to position itself as a premier destination for international enterprise, striking a balance between commercial innovation and legal predictability remains paramount to sustaining long-term economic vitality. We extend our sincere gratitude to Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for providing his valuable perspective on this pivotal moment for the nation’s evolving business landscape.
Elevate began initial operations in the country during the final months of 2025, spending the subsequent months consolidating its local leadership team and operational framework. The company projects that its local workforce will reach approximately 50 employees by the end of 2026, marking the first phase of a broader multi-year regional expansion strategy.
A primary driver for the new facility is supporting Elevate’s expanding portfolio of global enterprise clients. Chief among these accounts is Swissport International, a global leader in airport ground handling services and air cargo handling. From Heredia, Elevate’s personnel will provide essential operational support to help manage Swissport’s high-volume international commitments.
The opening of our office in Costa Rica represents an important milestone in Elevate’s international development and a key step toward strengthening our presence across the Americas. Costa Rica possesses strong human talent with proven experience in supporting global businesses, bringing us even closer to our clients throughout the region. We are particularly pleased to continue expanding our partnership with Swissport from this strategic location.
Ivaylo Slavov, President and CEO of Elevate
Costa Rica continues to solidify its position as a top-tier destination for global business services, driven by a highly educated, bilingual talent pool and a stable investment climate. For Elevate, these factors offer a reliable foundation to deliver specialized human resources, financial, and technical solutions to clients operating across multiple time zones.
Investment promotion agency CINDE noted that Elevate’s arrival brings a distinct dynamic to the national business services ecosystem. Rather than offering traditional outsourcing, Elevate constructs and manages operational capabilities directly tailored to client frameworks, creating direct links to wider global investment networks.
Elevate’s business model centers on building and operating core functions for other global companies. Every client serviced from Costa Rica represents a potential gateway to further investment and additional jobs, creating precisely the multiplier effect we aim to foster. Furthermore, it creates strategic positions in human resources, information technology, and finance that continue raising the profile of Costa Rican talent.
Marianela Urgellés, Managing Director of CINDE
To support its scaling operational needs, Elevate is actively recruiting mid-level and senior professionals across several functional areas. The company is actively seeking specialists in human resources, specifically in payroll management, talent acquisition, and compensation and benefits administration. In addition, there is strong demand for information technology professionals with specialized expertise in data analytics.
Role requirements specify an advanced command of the English language (C1 level). Select positions also offer additional advancement avenues for candidates fluent in French or Portuguese. With recruitment underway, Elevate projects its Costa Rican workforce to expand to 200 professionals by 2028, signaling long-term confidence in the region’s corporate services sector.
For further information, visit the nearest office of Elevate
About Elevate:
Elevate is a global provider of flexible talent solutions with over 20 years of experience operating across 14 offices in nine countries. The company specializes in building and managing operational, technical, and corporate functions for international enterprises.
For further information, visit swissport.com
About Swissport International:
Swissport International is a global leader in airport ground handling services and air cargo handling, providing operational support to airlines and airports worldwide.
For further information, visit cinde.org
About CINDE:
CINDE is a private, non-profit, independent organization that promotes foreign direct investment and business development in Costa Rica, helping international firms establish and scale operations in the country.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
As a premier legal institution, Bufete de Costa Rica is defined by its relentless pursuit of professional mastery and unshakeable ethical standards. Grounded in a rich history of guiding clients through multifaceted industries, the firm continuously integrates pioneering legal strategies with meaningful civic initiatives. By prioritizing widespread legal literacy and demystifying the law, Bufete de Costa Rica advances its foundational vision of shaping a resilient, enlightened public capable of advocating for their rights.
