The new law responds to a trend of taking investment to rural areas of the country and the need to close the gaps between its regions
Costa Rica Free Trade Zones Expand Beyond the Greater Metropolitan Area
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Gas Prices in Costa Rica Reach Record Highs in 2022
After gasoline in Costa Rica reached its highest price ever starting March, the country’s oil refinery is asking for yet another increase
Card Purchases Above $50 Will Need PIN Verification in Costa Rica
Starting in May 2022, businesses will ask customers to type their PIN for credit or debit card transactions of more than 30.000 colones (around $50)
Understanding the New CAJA Regulation and How It Affects Foreign Residents
How the changes in the regulation for the CAJA insurance affects foreign nationals living in Costa Rica, and what we’re doing to defend them
New CAJA Rates Apply for Residents Who Sign Up After March 2022
In September 2021, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CAJA) approved new mandatory social security contributions for some registered immigrants
Why a Real Estate Attorney Matters When Purchasing a Property in Costa Rica
“Before anything else preparation is the key to success,” said Alexander Graham Bell
How to Open a Bank Account in Costa Rica as an Expat
Foreign residents and non-residents can open bank accounts in Costa Rica as long as they meet the eligibility criteria
What It Takes to Become a Notary in Costa Rica (And Why They’re So Expensive)
A notary public is an attorney that has been authorized by the State to legitimize and authenticate facts with public faith
Costa Rica Aims to ‘Democratize’ Energy By Letting People Generate and Sell Their Own Electricity
A recently passed law regulates the generation of distributed energy and opens the door for energy ‘prosumers’ to sell their surplus to distributors
Importing Vehicles to Costa Rica: An Updated Guide (2022)
If you want to import and register a vehicle in Costa Rica, be prepared for a slow and bureaucratic process