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Doing Business in Costa Rica Our Firm Facio Abogados is a leading Costa Rican law firm with 20+ years experience successfully facilitating the establishment of foreign businesses in Costa Rica. Immigration Permanent residents: 1. Retiree:


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Doing Business in Costa Rica

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Our Firm

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Facio Abogados is a leading Costa Rican law firm with 20+ years experience successfully facilitating the establishment of foreign businesses in Costa Rica.

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Immigration

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Permanent residents:

  • 1. Retiree: possesses a guaranteed lifetime pension.
  • 2. Rentist: possesses interest or dividend income.
  • 3. Investors: sum depends on type of investment.

Temporary residents:

  • 1. Businessmen or directors of local or foreign corporations.

Temporary Working Permit

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Operating a Business

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Sociedad Anónima (Corporation) Sociedad Limitada (LLC)

  • Incorporation requisites.
  • Administration.
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Taxes

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Inscription as a taxpayer. General requirements:

  • Foreigners.
  • Corporations or limited liability companies.

Costa Rican Tax System.

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Brackets are based on gross and paid on net income. US$1-US$86,506.00 = 10% US$86,507.00-US$174,008.00 = 20% US$174,008.00+ = 30% Fiscal Year: 10/1-9/30 (can be adjusted to headquarter’s fiscal year)

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Banking

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  • Opening a bank account.
  • Requirements.
  • Restrictions.
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Real Estate

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Types of property:

  • Fee Simple Ownership.
  • Concessions in the Shoreline Zone.
  • Condominiums.

Protection of Real Estate Public Registry

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Q&A

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Thank You

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