Strategic Execution · Investor Protection · Crypto Platform

Senior Legal Strategy
for Foreign Investors
in Costa Rica.

Falcon Consultants is the strategic execution and investor protection platform for foreign investors in Costa Rica — senior legal advisory and the only complete crypto-to-real-estate escrow platform in the market.

Direct senior attorneyEnglish & SpanishUS MSB Licensed OTCCrypto Escrow Platform

25+
Years of Practice
MSB
US Licensed OTC
3
Office Locations
Costa Rica — Strategic Investment Country
75+ years of democracy · Full foreign ownership rights
No capital gains tax on most real estate · Crypto accepted
Jacó · Garabito Santa Ana · San José Guanacaste Crypto Welcome
Colegio de Abogados de Costa Rica
Licensed Notary Public
25+ Years of Practice
US MSB Licensed OTC Desk
Crypto Escrow Platform
falconcr@pm.me
+506 8876-1605
Why Legal Strategy Matters

Costa Rica rewards prepared investors.
It punishes improvisation.

Costa Rica offers real opportunities for foreign investors. But its legal, banking, municipal, registry and administrative systems operate differently from those in the US, Canada and Europe. The difference between a successful investment and a costly mistake is almost always the quality of the guidance received before the first commitment.

Falcon exists to provide that guidance — and to resolve problems when prior guidance failed.

I
Before you buy
Verify title, liens, zoning, permits and hidden risks before committing any funds.
II
Before you sign
Structure contracts to protect money, timing, remedies and closing conditions.
III
Before you transfer funds
Prepare banking, compliance and source-of-funds documentation — including crypto OTC conversion if applicable.
IV
Before you build or operate
Confirm municipal, environmental, construction and regulatory requirements.
The Boutique Advantage

Boutique attention.
Senior-level strategy.

At Falcon, clients work directly with senior attorneys. We are built around strategy, precision and direct accountability — not volume, delegation or impersonal file management.

I
Direct Senior Attorney Access
You speak with the attorney responsible for your matter — from the first call through final execution. No junior delegation.
II
Strategy Before Paperwork
We design the legal and structural framework before producing documents. Strategy drives paperwork — not the other way around.
III
Full Ecosystem Execution
Legal structure, banking, crypto OTC conversion and escrow — all coordinated through one platform under Falcon’s direction.
Exclusive Platform · US MSB Licensed · First in Costa Rica

The only complete path from
cryptocurrency to Costa Rica real estate.

Thousands of foreign investors hold significant wealth in cryptocurrency and want to buy property or businesses in Costa Rica. Until now, there was no clear, legal, documented and fully protected path. Falcon Consultants has built that path — end to end.

This is not generic crypto advisory. This is a complete operational platform — from digital asset to signed deed — executed through proper legal and financial infrastructure in both the United States and Costa Rica.

1
Crypto Deposit — OTC Conversion to USD
Falcon’s US-based OTC desk, operating under a registered Money Services Business (MSB) license with FinCEN, converts your cryptocurrency to USD at institutional rates. Fully documented and compliant.
2
AML & Source-of-Funds Documentation
Falcon’s legal team prepares full AML compliance documentation and source-of-funds certification required for US regulatory purposes and Costa Rican banking acceptance.
3
Clean USD to Costa Rica via Formal Escrow
Documented USD funds transfer to Costa Rica through a formal escrow structure (including Geldstück and equivalents). Funds held securely and released only when all contract conditions are satisfied.
4
Protected Closing — Buyer and Seller Guaranteed
Both parties protected simultaneously. Seller receives clean, documented USD. Buyer receives verified title transfer. Falcon’s notarial team executes the deed under Costa Rican law.

This market has not been solved in Costa Rica. We have solved it.

Most crypto investors are told it cannot be done cleanly, or are offered informal paths that expose them to serious legal and regulatory risk. Falcon has built a fully licensed, fully documented solution that protects every party — in both the US and Costa Rica.

US-registered MSB with FinCEN — institutional OTC desk
Full AML documentation and source-of-funds certification
Formal Costa Rica escrow (Geldstück and equivalents)
Simultaneous protection: buyer and seller
Clean USD delivered to seller’s Costa Rican bank account
Notarial deed execution under Costa Rican law
Available for property, business acquisitions and investment structures
Available through Falcon, Crestview and Ernesto ecosystem
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Subject to individual evaluation, applicable US and Costa Rican law, AML compliance and regulatory requirements. Financial services through separately licensed US MSB. Legal services by Falcon Consultants.

The Professional Ecosystem

The legal backbone of a broader
Costa Rica advisory ecosystem.

Legal · Strategic · Crypto Platform
Falcon Consultants
Legal Structure · Investor Protection · Crypto OTC Escrow
Due diligence, contracts, notarial services, corporate structuring, legal representation, administrative matters and the only complete crypto-to-real-estate platform in Costa Rica.
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Relocation · Settlement · Transition
Crestview
Relocation & Investment Transition
Relocation coordination, settlement planning, property advisory, lifestyle integration and Costa Rica transition support for foreign clients — including crypto-funded buyers.
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Strategic Advisory · Human Judgment
Ernesto Alfaro Conde
Human Judgment & Strategic Guidance
Personal legal judgment, Costa Rican institutional experience, negotiation skill and strategic clarity behind the ecosystem. Ernesto personally leads every complex engagement.
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How it works: Crestview helps clients enter and settle in Costa Rica. Falcon protects and executes the legal structure — including the crypto OTC escrow platform. Ernesto brings the human judgment behind the process. The crypto platform is available through all three arms of the ecosystem. — Falcon provides legal services. Crestview provides relocation coordination. They are distinct but coordinated.

Foreign Investors We Serve

International clients
from every corner of the world.

01

Property Buyers

Foreign buyers needing title review, due diligence and closing protection — whether paying in USD or through the crypto-to-escrow platform.

02

Business Investors

Clients acquiring, opening or restructuring hotels, restaurants or commercial operations in Costa Rica — including crypto-funded acquisitions.

03

Developers & Builders

Investors working with land, permits, municipalities, SETENA, construction approvals and project execution throughout Costa Rica.

04

Crypto Investors

Clients with significant crypto holdings ready to invest in Costa Rica through a fully licensed, documented and legally protected OTC-to-escrow platform.

05

Retirees & Residents

Foreign clients seeking legal residency, property acquisition, banking access and long-term legal structure in Costa Rica.

06

Investors Facing Problems

Clients with title defects, permit conflicts, bad contracts or stalled projects who need strategic resolution — not more delay.

Practice Areas

Legal services for foreign investors
throughout Costa Rica.

01

Real Estate & Due Diligence

Title review, purchase agreements, closings, registry analysis, liens, zoning, maritime zone issues and property risk review before any funds are committed.

02

Corporate & Business Law

Company formation, governance, shareholder agreements, business acquisitions, commercial contracts and corporate compliance for foreign-owned operations.

03

Administrative, Municipal & Permits

Representation before municipalities, public institutions, SETENA and regulatory bodies. Permit resolution, construction licenses and administrative processes.

04

Crypto OTC & Escrow Platform

Complete crypto-to-real-estate solution: US MSB licensed OTC conversion, full AML documentation, formal Costa Rica escrow and notarial deed execution. Only platform of its kind in Costa Rica.

05

Residency & Immigration

Legal support for Pensionado, Rentista, Inversionista, digital nomad and other immigration pathways under applicable Costa Rican law.

06

Problem Resolution & Exit Strategies

Legal and commercial strategies for troubled investments, failed partnerships, municipal conflicts, blocked projects and contract breaches.

Investor Protection

The most expensive problems
are usually preventable.

I
Before you buy
Verify ownership, title, liens, zoning, permits and hidden risks before committing any funds.
II
Before you sign
Structure contracts to protect money, timing, remedies and closing conditions under Costa Rican law.
III
Before you transfer funds
Prepare banking, compliance and source-of-funds documentation — including crypto OTC conversion if applicable.
IV
Before you build
Confirm municipal, environmental, construction and operational requirements before any development begins.
V
After closing
Annual corporate maintenance, permit renewals, regulatory compliance and continued advisory as your investment grows.
Our Commitment

Your investment.
Our full attention.

As a boutique firm, every engagement receives direct senior attorney attention. When you retain Falcon, you retain the attorney — not a file number.

We have resolved problems that larger firms could not resolve. We have created solutions — including the crypto escrow platform — that did not exist in this market.

When Things Have Already Gone Wrong

When your Costa Rica investment
needs a way forward.

Some of our most consequential work begins after a problem has already occurred. We evaluate, diagnose and build a strategy to protect the client’s position.

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Property with title defects, liens or ownership disputes
—
Business acquisition with hidden liabilities or undisclosed problems
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Municipal, construction or environmental permit conflicts
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Bank accounts or funds blocked by compliance requirements
—
Failed partnerships, breached contracts or stalled developments

We evaluate. We diagnose.
We build the path forward.

Falcon’s background in Costa Rican administrative, municipal and regulatory matters allows us to guide clients through institutional processes with strategic clarity, credibility and procedural discipline. We do not promise shortcuts — we provide strategy, documentation, negotiation and legal representation.

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The Attorneys

Senior attorneys.
Personal attention. Strategic judgment.

Ernesto Alfaro Conde, Senior and Managing Partner, Falcon Consultants
Ernesto Alfaro Conde
Senior & Managing Partner · Attorney & Strategic Advisor
Senior & Managing Partner · Strategic Advisor · Crypto Platform Director

Costa Rican attorney with 25+ years of practice focused on real estate, corporate law, administrative law, municipal matters, foreign investment advisory and strategic problem-solving. Ernesto personally leads every complex engagement.

His background in law, business, municipal affairs and public administration gives Falcon a practical understanding of how Costa Rican legal and institutional systems operate. He directs the firm’s crypto-to-real-estate platform, ensuring every digital asset transaction is legally structured, compliant and protected under both US and Costa Rican law.

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Meet Ernesto Alfaro Conde
Licda. Karina Aguilar Quesada, Senior Partner and Notary Public, Falcon Consultants
Licda. Karina Aguilar Q.
Senior Partner · Notary Public & Corporate Director
Senior Partner · General Director, Notarial & Corporate

Attorney and Notary Public with 25+ years of experience in corporate structuring, real estate closings, public instruments, notarial services and legal documentation for international clients throughout Costa Rica.

Karina leads the firm’s Notarial and Corporate Department, overseeing deed execution and public registry matters. For crypto-funded transactions, Karina executes the notarial closing once funds clear escrow — ensuring every deed is clean, documented and registry-ready.

Notarial ServicesCorporate StructuringReal Estate ClosingsCrypto ClosingsCorporate Governance

“We had been working with a large firm in San José for nearly a year without resolution. We retained Falcon Consultants and within six weeks the permit was approved, the conflict was resolved, and construction began.”

— International Investor · Commercial Development & Municipal Matter · Jacó, Garabito 2023
Common Questions

Legal services & crypto real estate
in Costa Rica.

Can I buy property in Costa Rica with cryptocurrency?+
Yes. Falcon Consultants operates a complete crypto-to-real-estate platform backed by a US Money Services Business (MSB) license. The process: OTC conversion of crypto to USD, full AML documentation, transfer to Costa Rica through formal escrow, and notarial deed execution. Both buyer and seller are protected. Subject to individual evaluation and applicable US and Costa Rican law.
How does the Falcon crypto escrow platform work?+
Step 1: US OTC desk (registered MSB, FinCEN) converts your crypto to USD. Step 2: Full AML and source-of-funds documentation. Step 3: Clean USD transferred to Costa Rica through formal escrow (including Geldstück). Step 4: Escrow holds funds until contract conditions are met, then releases payment to seller. Step 5: Falcon notarial team executes the deed under Costa Rican law. Result: clean, documented, legally protected transaction for both parties.
Do foreigners need a lawyer to buy property in Costa Rica?+
Yes. Foreign buyers should use qualified legal counsel before purchasing property to verify title, ownership, liens, restrictions, permits, zoning and risks. Proceeding without legal representation significantly increases the risk of acquiring a property with undetected legal defects.
Can foreigners own property in Costa Rica?+
Foreigners can generally own titled property under similar principles as Costa Rican citizens, subject to proper due diligence and special rules for maritime zone and restricted areas. Each purchase should be individually reviewed by qualified counsel.
What does a real estate lawyer review before closing in Costa Rica?+
Title, ownership history, liens, mortgages, registry status, cadastral plans, zoning, permits, taxes, corporate ownership structure, seller authority and purchase agreement terms. For crypto transactions, Falcon also prepares the full AML and source-of-funds documentation package.
Can Falcon Consultants help with Costa Rica residency?+
Yes. Falcon provides legal support for pensionado, rentista, inversionista, digital nomad and other residency pathways, subject to applicable Costa Rican laws and individual circumstances.
What if my Costa Rica investment is already in trouble?+
Request a confidential legal diagnosis. Falcon reviews documents, identifies legal risks and obligations, evaluates available remedies and builds a strategic path forward to protect your position.
Does Falcon work throughout Costa Rica?+
Yes. Falcon supports clients throughout Costa Rica — Central Valley, Central Pacific, Guanacaste, Uvita and the Southern Zone, Limón and the Caribbean Coast. The crypto platform is available in all regions.
Strategic Execution · Crypto Platform · Investor Protection · Costa Rica

Your Costa Rica investment begins
with the right legal strategy.

Whether you are buying property with USD or cryptocurrency, opening a company, applying for residency, developing land, acquiring a business or resolving a legal problem — Falcon Consultants provides the senior-level legal guidance and platform execution foreign investors need throughout Costa Rica.

Confidential · Attorney-Client Privilege · English & Spanish · US MSB Licensed OTC · Crypto Escrow Available Throughout Costa Rica

Contact & Consultation

Schedule a
strategic consultation.

All consultations are confidential and subject to attorney-client privilege. You speak directly with a senior attorney — in English, from the first call.

Primary Office
Jacó, Garabito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Metropolitan Office
Santa Ana, Pozos, San José, Costa Rica
Email
falconcr@pm.me
WhatsApp & Phone
+506 8876-1605
Languages
English & Spanish
Crypto Platform
US MSB Licensed OTC · Costa Rica Escrow Available

All inquiries are confidential. Submission does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after Falcon Consultants accepts the matter and a formal engagement agreement is signed. Crypto and financial services subject to individual evaluation and applicable US and Costa Rican law.