Starting June 4, 2025, a key reform will take effect that directly impacts corporations, foundations, associations, and cooperatives in Costa Rica: the obligation to register an official email address with the National Registry of Legal Entities. Law No. 10.597 and Directive DPJ-002-2025 Who does this apply to? This requirement affects: If your company is registered …
Ley N.潞 10.597 y Directriz DPJ-002-2025A partir del 4 de junio de 2025, entra en vigencia una reforma clave que impacta directamente a sociedades mercantiles, fundaciones, asociaciones y cooperativas en Costa Rica: la obligaci贸n de registrar un correo electr贸nico oficial ante el Registro Nacional de Personas Jur铆dicas. 驴A qui茅n aplica?Esta obligaci贸n afecta a: *Si tu …
The real estate closing process in Costa Rica can be complex for foreigners, but with proper guidance and understanding, it can be a smooth and successful experience. In this comprehensive guide, we walk you through each step of purchasing property, from preparing for closing to post-purchase responsibilities, including key costs and considerations. I. The Closing …
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Fecha l铆mite de presentaci贸n: 30 de abril de 2025 Si tu empresa est谩 registrada en Costa Rica pero actualmente no realiza actividades comerciales, eso no significa que est茅 exenta de obligaciones tributarias. Incluso las sociedades inactivas deben presentar una declaraci贸n informativa anual, conocida como Declaraci贸n D195, para mantenerse al d铆a con la normativa fiscal. En …
Deadline to File: April 30, 2025 If your company is registered in Costa Rica but is currently not engaged in any business activity, that doesn鈥檛 mean you鈥檙e off the hook with tax authorities. Even inactive legal entities are required to submit an annual informational return (the D195 Declaration) to stay compliant with tax laws. In …
El plazo para presentar la declaraci贸n ordinaria del Registro de Transparencia y Beneficiarios Finales (RTBF) se acerca r谩pidamente. Esta obligaci贸n, que forma parte de los esfuerzos del Estado costarricense por fortalecer la transparencia financiera, debe cumplirse durante el mes de abril de 2025. En este art铆culo le explicamos de forma clara en qu茅 consiste el …
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The deadline to submit the annual declaration for the Transparency and Final Beneficiaries Register (RTBF) is fast approaching. This requirement, part of Costa Rica鈥檚 ongoing efforts to increase financial transparency, must be fulfilled during April 2025. In this article, we鈥檒l walk you through what the RTBF is, recent changes to the process, who is required …
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Costa Rica is an attractive destination for expatriates, retirees, and investors due to its natural beauty, stable government, and welcoming immigration policies. If you are considering making Costa Rica your long-term home, it is important to understand the basic residency requirements. General Immigration Rules in Costa Rica These General Rules and Immigration Procedures apply to …
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Bill No. 23531 aims to amend Article 91 of the Traffic Law, addressing the validity and privileges associated with foreign driver’s licenses. This Bill has garnered support from the Ministry of Tourism, as well as the expat community. Article 91 has long posed challenges for expatriates, imposing a three-month limit on driving privileges based on …
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Costa Rica’s maritime land zone, governed by the principle of sovereignty as defined in international law, encompasses the 200-meter-wide strip along the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines. This area includes islands, islets, and maritime rocks, as well as any land or natural formation protruding from the ocean’s surface. Within the maritime land zone, there are two …
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