The Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS) is Costa Rica’s state-owned insurance company and former monopoly insurer. Created in 1924, it has long been the country’s dominant provider of insurance […]
The Ministerio de Hacienda is Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance, a central government institution responsible for managing national fiscal policy, taxation, public spending, and debt administration. It […]
Can Pensionados work in Costa Rica? A Legal Clarification of Employment, Business Ownership, and Income Under Pensionado Residency (2026 Update) Few questions generate more confusion among retirees […]
We’ve walked through the entire Costa Rica real estate process: Letters of Intent, Purchase Agreements, due diligence, escrow, closing, and working with realtors. In each article, we’ve […]
Realtors are often the first people you interact with when looking for Costa Rica property. They show you listings, arrange viewings, answer questions, and facilitate introductions to […]