Official Notice on Updated Filing Dates A notice published in La Gaceta on April 3rd announced updated deadlines for filing the shareholder registration in Costa Rica. This […]
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The Right to Have Your Own Name
Naturalization in Costa Rica and the Role of the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones Currently, the Board of Elections (Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones or TSE) may change your […]
Tax for Education and Culture
The Education and Culture Tax was created by law N° 5923 from 1976 named Taxed for Education and Culture. Certainly, the purpose is to raise funds to […]
Condominium Life in Costa Rica
Growth of Condominium Living in Costa Rica The number of square meters built as condominiums grew almost seven times in the last decade, according to data from […]
Registration of Shareholders in Costa Rica
Background: Fiscal Pressure and International Commitments As many readers are aware, Costa Rica has faced a sustained public debt challenge and has pursued multiple strategies to increase […]
Doing Your Border Runs the Right Way in Costa Rica
Many of you may already know this; however, it is always important to remember that an essential requirement when applying for residency in Costa Rica is maintaining […]
Companies Delinquent with Taxes Will Be Dissolved in Costa Rica
Overview of the Government Announcement At the beginning of 2019, the Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance (Ministerio de Hacienda) announced that it would request the […]
Penalties, Fines, and the Art of Postponing Them
A Recurring Issue in Costa Rican Immigration Enforcement Once again, penalties and fines for overstaying in Costa Rica require discussion. As has been noted many times before, […]
Exit Permit for Minors in Costa Rica
Under Costa Rican law, certain minors must obtain a Permiso de Salida de Menores (Exit Permit for Minors) before leaving the country. This authorization ensures that any […]
VAT for Hotels in Costa Rica
Understanding the Impact of Law 9635 on the Tourism Industry The approval of the new Tax Package, Law No. 9635, by the Asamblea Legislativa introduced new taxes […]