Unfortunately, and as it happens, there is a lot of “fake news” regarding the minimum amount of time required to remain in Costa Rica to keep the […]
Minimum Time in Country for Residency
Moving To Costa Rica
How to Dissolve a Company
Stew Cameron asked us to elaborate a little more into the details of dissolving a company in Costa Rica. So here it goes. The law allows us […]
Receiving Your Pension in Costa Rica
Just recently Thomas (an immigration client) asked me how he could receive his pension from the United States while living in Costa Rica. I remembered seeing brochures […]
Do I Need a Corporation in Costa Rica?
This is a recurring question among expatriates living in or moving to Costa Rica: Do I need a corporation? The short answer is: sometimes—but far less often […]
Marchamo and Private Insurance in Costa Rica
What Is the Marchamo in Costa Rica? Christmas season is here, and the Costa Rican Grinch government is getting ready to take your Santa Aguinaldo away through […]
Immigration Checkpoints in Costa Rica: Digital Entry and Exit Card (TIE) System
Overview of Immigration Checkpoints in Costa Rica Starting September 26, the Immigration Department (Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería – DGME) implemented a national pilot plan aimed […]
Corporate Taxes in Costa Rica: What, Where, When, and How (2017 Guide)
As part of our desire to provide the best and most reliable service to our clients, we put together the following information on upcoming requirements for Costa […]
How to Lose Your Residency in Costa Rica: Complete Legal Guide
Obtaining residency in Costa Rica is difficult and costly. There are numerous documents required to obtain residency which also cost money; the processing time is lengthy and […]
Updated Comments About Real Estate
When working with real estate agents and buyers in Costa Rica, I frequently encounter persistent myths about property ownership structures. Recently, an agent with nearly twenty years […]
Transfer Taxes for Vehicles in Costa Rica: Complete Cost Breakdown
When transferring vehicle ownership in Costa Rica, many buyers underestimate the total cost. A common misconception is that the only required payment is the 2.5% transfer tax. […]