A Corporation (Sociedad Anonima or S.A) is a legal entity where one participates as a shareholder through a specific number of shares of a determined value. The social capital constitutes a distinct entity from personal assets. Agencies or branches can be established inside and outside of Costa Rica, engaging in various business activities. If one …
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Corporation vs. Limited Liability Company: Choosing Between a Corporation (Sociedad Anonima) and a Limited Liability Company (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada) The most commonly used corporate structures are the Corporation (Sociedad Anonima or S.A.), and the Limited Liability Company (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada, Limitada, S.R.L., or Ltda.). Generally, clients are generally advised to open a Corporation, …
Owning assets through commercial entities with no economic activity is a unique aspect of Costa Rican regulations, setting it apart from many other jurisdictions. What’s often overlooked is that merely having a legal entity is insufficient; there are various commercial and tax responsibilities to meet, even when the company is entirely inactive. You are required …
