Marchamo Taxes in Costa Rica: What Happened in 2015 Every November in Costa Rica, vehicle owners face the same unavoidable obligation: paying the Marchamo, the annual circulation […]
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Moving To Costa Rica
Vaccinations in Costa Rica for Foreigners: What the Law Requires
With the number of foreigners moving to Costa Rica, many families naturally wonder what the rules are regarding vaccinations—especially when children are involved. Earlier in the year, […]
Costa Rica Labor Law: Complete Guide to Employee Benefits and Domestic Worker Rights (2015)
Understanding employee benefits under Costa Rican labor law is essential for any employer hiring domestic workers, housekeepers, gardeners, or other staff. Many expatriates and property owners discover […]
The Pensionado Category
Who is eligible to obtain residency as a retired person in Costa Rica? The residency as a retired person in Costa Rica or “pensionado” category as it […]
Are you an Expat or an Immigrant?
Expats The first time I heard the word “expat” was when I was working at Fragomen, one of the largest immigration law firms on the planet, primarily […]
Perpetual Tourism in Costa Rica and Visa Myths
Perpetual Tourism in Costa Rica has been put on risk with some myths around the tourist visa. Confusion has been circulating over the past few days regarding […]