In recent weeks, we have noticed that the Immigration Department has been asking for additional security deposits from people changing category from temporary residency to permanent residency. […]
Immigration’s Guarantee Deposit Madness!
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A Step in the Right Direction: Immigration Recognizes Same-Sex Partners as Dependents in Costa Rica
Equality Advances in Costa Rica’s Immigration Framework Costa Rica’s Immigration authorities have taken a significant step toward equality by allowing same-sex spouses or partners to be included […]
The Registration of Shareholders Has Been Delayed
Official Notice Issued by Costa Rican Authorities The Ministerio de Hacienda, together with the Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR) and the Instituto Costarricense sobre Drogas (ICD), […]
Minimum In-Country Time Required to Keep Your Residency in Costa Rica
Understanding How Long You Must Be Physically Present in Costa Rica to Maintain Legal Residency As 2019 began, we started to receive a significant number of inquiries […]
Registration of Shareholders in Costa Rica
Starting on January 1st, 2019, Costa Rican corporations are required to report shareholder information to the Ministerio de Hacienda. This obligation applies specifically to shareholders who hold […]
Costa Rica Recognizes Migratory Rights of Same-Sex Couples
A Little Ray of Sunshine Costa Rica is taking concrete steps toward recognizing the migratory rights of same-sex couples, signaling an important shift in immigration policy and […]
Immigration Fines in Costa Rica: 2018 Moratorium Update
Immigration Fines Update As a quick update to the imposition of immigration fines in Costa Rica, it appears that a new moratorium has been decreed. Previously, it […]
Incorporating a Business in Costa Rica
“Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.”— Chris Grosser The opportunity to begin a business venture in Costa Rica is not as daunting as one may imagine. All […]
Moratorium for Evictions in the Maritime Zone of Costa Rica
President Carlos Alvarado signed today an act of Congress suspending the evictions in the Maritime Zone. The purpose of the law is to create a moratorium for […]
Notary Public vs Attorney in Costa Rica: What You Must Understand
Unfortunately, in Costa Rica you are required to use an attorney and primarily a notary public for a significant number of transactions, and therefore it is very […]