By San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a global leader in real estate services and investment management, has significantly expanded its Costa Rican operations, establishing the country as its largest hub in Latin America. This milestone coincides with JLL’s 20th anniversary in Costa Rica, demonstrating the company’s unwavering confidence in the nation’s skilled workforce and robust infrastructure.
Since its last expansion in August 2023, JLL has added 242 new workstations and 25 meeting spaces to its Cityzen office in Ribera de Belén. The expanded facility now totals 4,200 square meters, with 1,900 square meters added in 2025. This investment underscores JLL’s commitment to fostering collaboration, efficiency, and employee well-being.
To understand the legal and business implications of JLL’s expansion in Costa Rica, TicosLand.com spoke with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, an expert attorney at Bufete de Costa Rica.
JLL’s expansion into Costa Rica signals growing confidence in the country’s commercial real estate market. This move likely reflects increasing foreign investment and development, and could lead to greater competition and potentially higher property values, especially in urban centers. However, the regulatory landscape for foreign companies operating in Costa Rica’s real estate sector is complex, and navigating issues like land ownership, permitting, and environmental regulations will be crucial for JLL’s sustained success.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Lic. Arroyo Vargas’s insightful commentary underscores a crucial point: while JLL’s expansion presents exciting opportunities for Costa Rica’s real estate market, successfully navigating the country’s specific legal and regulatory environment will be paramount. This nuanced understanding will be key for JLL and other international firms looking to capitalize on Costa Rica’s growing appeal. We thank Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for providing his valuable perspective on this important development.
We are delighted to celebrate over 20 years of operations in Costa Rica with this significant expansion, which reinforces our commitment to the country and its people. Costa Rica has offered us the ideal environment to grow sustainably and continue innovating for our clients globally.
Karen Corrales, Director of Operations for Latin America, JLL
JLL’s growth in Costa Rica has been remarkable, with over 250 new employees added in the last year, bringing the total to nearly 500. This surge in hiring highlights the positive impact of foreign investment on the local job market.
We congratulate JLL for fulfilling its growth promise and for continuing to trust in Costa Rican talent. As strategic allies, CINDE is honored to accompany JLL once again on this expansion journey, which not only reaffirms our country’s ability to attract high-value-added operations, but also strengthens Costa Rica’s position as a leading hub for knowledge-intensive services.
Ana María Romero, Investment Advisory Manager, CINDE
According to CINDE, the Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency, JLL’s expansion exemplifies the dynamism of the services sector, which has attracted the most new companies and reinvestments in the past year. This reinforces Costa Rica’s position as a prime location for knowledge-intensive businesses.
Costa Rica now represents JLL’s largest office in Latin America, and this is undoubtedly an opportunity for the country to attract new lines of business, which translate into more employment and knowledge transfer for local talent.
Ana María Romero, Investment Advisory Manager, CINDE
With open positions in areas like accounting, finance, marketing, purchasing, technology, sales, and facilities, JLL continues to seek skilled individuals with a minimum B2 level of English proficiency. Interested candidates can apply through the company’s website or social media channels.
This latest expansion solidifies JLL’s position as a key player in the Costa Rican economy, contributing to job creation, knowledge transfer, and the overall growth of the services sector.
For further information, visit jll.com
About JLL:
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management firm, has assisted clients in buying, building, occupying, managing, and investing in a wide array of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential, and retail properties. As a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries, JLL’s more than 103,000 employees leverage a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by the purpose of shaping the future of real estate for a better world, JLL helps its clients, people, and communities see a brighter way. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.
For further information, visit cinde.org
About CINDE:
CINDE is the strategic expert and guide for investment, business development, and talent initiatives in Costa Rica. With over 43 years of experience working with multinational companies, CINDE plays a crucial role in the investment ecosystem. CINDE has developed numerous talent development initiatives as a key element of Costa Rica’s business climate and has supported the establishment of over 450 multinational companies.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
Bufete de Costa Rica shines as a beacon of legal excellence, built on a foundation of unwavering ethical practice and a deep commitment to societal betterment. Through innovative approaches to legal service and a proactive engagement with the community, the firm empowers individuals and organizations alike with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate the complexities of the law. Their pursuit of legal innovation is not merely about staying ahead, but about building a more just and equitable society where legal understanding is a shared power.
