The Trade & Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica was established in 1996 under the Law of the Republic No. 7638 to assume the functions previously carried out by the Export Free Zone Corporation, the Center for the Promotion of Exports and Investments (CENPRO), and the National Investment Council.
According to its founding law, PROCOMER is responsible for:
To promote and facilitate foreign trade and investment.
To be a generator of economic, inclusive, and sustainable development through exports, linkages, and investment.
PROCOMER connects Costa Rica with global markets, generating greater and higher-quality opportunities for our people.
Exports
To diversify the exportable offer by creating new exporters in all regions of the country, promoting new products and services, and facilitating entry into new markets and channels.
Investment
To attract and retain FDI for sectors that contribute to job creation and sustainable and inclusive development in all regions of the country.
Linkages
To develop linkages between national and multinational companies, as well as between SMEs and large companies, in all sectors and regions.
Streamlined trade
To increase the country’s competitiveness by simplifying export and investment procedures.
Human Talent
To promote the development of the technical human talent necessary for growth, export diversification, and the generation of formal and inclusive employment.
We work with enthusiasm to improve ourselves every day and offer the best of Costa Rica.
We are looking for new ways to do things to be more efficient and effective.
We understand that we work for the development of our country.
We share knowledge that makes us create and innovate more productively.
We are consistent in what we propose and execute, maintaining an ethical, honest, and transparent work ethic.
We’re quick to respond to our clients’ needs.
In 2025, merchandise exports grew by 14% compared to 2024, reaching a total value of USD 22,731 billion. Likewise, in the third quarter of 2025, services exports increased by 2.3%compared to the same period of the previous year, totaling $ 8.785 billion (excluding the travel category). When including this category, the overall growth observed was 1.2%.
This growth was driven by the recovery of the travel sector and by knowledge-intensive services, such as technology and business services, which recorded significant year-over-year increases. PROCOMER has led key initiatives such as the creation of the essential COSTA RICA Country Brand, the Foreign Trade Single Window (VUCE) 2.0, and the Single Investment Window (VUI).
In addition, PROCOMER has implemented several initiatives under its Human Talent Strategy, including the Talent Costa Rica Job Fairs and the Talent Development Incentive for companies operating under the Free Trade Zone Regime. These initiatives have been crucial for the growth and development of export companies and for the attraction of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Since 2023, PROCOMER has attracted 175 new investment projects from more than 25 countries. Of these, 52 projects were established outside the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM), contributing to the decentralization of economic development and to job creation across different regions of the country.
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
VUCE SABANA
General service hours: Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Personal procedures (Ministry of Health): Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Exact address: 100 meters west, 150 meters north, and 75 meters west of ICE in Sabana Norte, San José. Two-story building with signage.
