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Should I Dissolve my Corporation?
A corporation is an agreement or contract made by nationals or foreigners through which they mutually commit themselves to contribute capital (money, goods, etc.) in general to create […]
Registration With SUGEF: Does It Affect Me?
The Costa Rican Government has been focusing on improving the regulatory framework for the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism for years now. Such attempts have […]
Understanding Capital Income Tax on Real Estate in Costa Rica
In December 2018, Costa Rica introduced a major tax reform through Law No. 9635, known as the Law for Strengthening Public Finances. This reform amended the Income […]
Drivers License Update
MOPT Ministry of Public Works and Transportation Press Release Public Relations Department (506) 2523-2063 / (506) 2523-2062 www.mopt.go.cr All services related to driver licenses to remain […]
Understanding DNR Orders
Do not resuscitate orders, or DNRs, are requests made to the health care providers not to engage in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should the heart of their loved ones stops, or if they […]
Trusts As A Means Of Estate Planning
Same as wills, testamentary trusts include the people who will receive your assets after you die, allowing you to freely manage them while you are alive. Unlike wills, trusts require you to […]
Work Contract Suspension vs Reduction of Work Schedule
Work Contract Suspension Reduction of Work schedule What does it mean? Employee: Suspension of his obligation to provide services. Employer: suspension of his obligation to pay salaries. The employer can […]
Proposed Suspension Of Municipal Taxes
Several bills are being discussed by the Costa Rican senators right now which are looking to suspend or reduce the municipal property tax collections, as part of the measures to […]
Residency Status Update
There continues to be confusion regarding the initial statement made by President Carlos Alvarado that any Resident (or person with legal status or application in progress) who […]