A Procedural Shift at Costa Rica Immigration (2019 Context) As of June 2019, Costa Rica’s Immigration Department — Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería — implemented an […]
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Against All Logic: Costa Rica Residency Security Deposits Explained
Why permanent residency applicants are being asked to pay—again—despite prior compliance. The Ongoing Administrative Battle For years, practitioners and applicants alike have found themselves in regular disputes […]
Costa Rica Residency Background Check Requirements
If you are considering retiring in Costa Rica or applying for residency under categories such as Investor, Rentista, or Self-Employed, understanding Costa Rica residency background check requirements […]
The Outlandish Constitution and Operation of a Condominium in Costa Rica
Understanding the legal structure, bureaucracy, and governance behind condominium developments A Law Born in a Simpler Real Estate Era The Condominium Property Law was enacted at a […]
Do I Need a Visa to Enter Costa Rica?
Understanding Costa Rica’s Entry Visa Rules Based on Nationality The Legal Concept of an Entry Visa in Costa Rica As part of its sovereignty, every nation enacts […]
Condominium Fees and VAT in Costa Rica
The new Law on Value Added Tax, effective on July 1st, 2019, taxes all services unless the law expressly declares them exempt. Section 2 of the Law […]
Do I Need a Corporation in Costa Rica?
This is a recurring question among expats. We are going to address this issue from two perspectives: a business perspective and an expat perspective. Business Perspective Corporations […]
What to Avoid When Applying for Residency as an Investor
A few years back we published an article pertaining to common mistakes people make when trying to apply for Residency as an Investor, particularly when investing in […]
VAT at 13% in Costa Rica
Under Law 9635, the Law of Strengthening of Public Finances, published in La Gaceta on December 4, 2018, Costa Rica implemented a Value Added Tax (VAT) system […]
Due Diligence for Business Acquisitions in Costa Rica
When purchasing a business, the buyer must learn about all factors of the business in order to determine if the purchase is a sound investment. The process […]