What Is the Marchamo in Costa Rica? Christmas season is here, and the Costa Rican Grinch government is getting ready to take your Santa Aguinaldo away through […]
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Immigration Checkpoints in Costa Rica: Digital Entry and Exit Card (TIE) System
Overview of Immigration Checkpoints in Costa Rica Starting September 26, the Immigration Department (Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería – DGME) implemented a national pilot plan aimed […]
Corporate Taxes in Costa Rica: What, Where, When, and How (2017 Guide)
As part of our desire to provide the best and most reliable service to our clients, we put together the following information on upcoming requirements for Costa […]
How to Lose Your Residency in Costa Rica: Complete Legal Guide
Obtaining residency in Costa Rica is difficult and costly. There are numerous documents required to obtain residency which also cost money; the processing time is lengthy and […]
Taxes on Corporations, When to Pay Them
As many of you know, Congress passed approved the bill to bring the corporate tax back to live through Law No. 9,428. The tax will be enforceable […]
Updated Comments About Real Estate
When working with real estate agents and buyers in Costa Rica, I frequently encounter persistent myths about property ownership structures. Recently, an agent with nearly twenty years […]
Transfer Taxes for Vehicles in Costa Rica: Complete Cost Breakdown
When transferring vehicle ownership in Costa Rica, many buyers underestimate the total cost. A common misconception is that the only required payment is the 2.5% transfer tax. […]
Corporate Taxes in Costa Rica Are Back: What Law 9428 Means for Companies
Corporate Taxes in Costa Rica Return Under Law 9428 The taxes on corporations (not to be confused with income tax) are back. Law 9428 approved on March […]
Criminal Background Checks and Costa Rica Residency: What You Need to Know
Costa Rica’s immigration regulations require applicants to have a clear criminal record for the past ten years to qualify for residency. This ten-year statute of limitations is […]
When Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica: A Complete Legal Guide
Unfortunately, I have seen and heard enough stories of people losing thousands, or millions of dollars because of bad real estate transactions in Costa Rica. Sadly, more […]