📢 New Mandatory Requirement for Legal Entities in Costa Rica: Official Email Registration

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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 …

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📢 Nuevo Requisito Obligatorio para Sociedades Mercantiles en Costa Rica: Registro del Correo Electrónico Oficial

Corporate /

Ley N.º 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 obligación de registrar un correo electrónico oficial ante el Registro Nacional de Personas Jurídicas. ¿A quién aplica?Esta obligación afecta a: *Si tu …

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Guide to the Real Estate Closing Process in Costa Rica

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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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Todo lo que necesitás saber sobre la Declaración D195 para sociedades inactivas en Costa Rica

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Fecha límite de presentación: 30 de abril de 2025 Si tu empresa está registrada en Costa Rica pero actualmente no realiza actividades comerciales, eso no significa que esté exenta de obligaciones tributarias. Incluso las sociedades inactivas deben presentar una declaración informativa anual, conocida como Declaración D195, para mantenerse al día con la normativa fiscal. En …

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Everything You Need to Know About the D195 Declaration for Inactive Companies in Costa Rica

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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’t mean you’re 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 …

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RTBF en Costa Rica: Todo lo que Debe Saber Sobre la Declaración Anual 2025

Corporate /

El plazo para presentar la declaración ordinaria del Registro de Transparencia y Beneficiarios Finales (RTBF) se acerca rápidamente. Esta obligación, 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 artículo le explicamos de forma clara en qué consiste el …

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RTBF in Costa Rica: What You Need to Know About the 2025 Annual Declaration

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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’s ongoing efforts to increase financial transparency, must be fulfilled during April 2025. In this article, we’ll walk you through what the RTBF is, recent changes to the process, who is required …

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Basic Requirements for Obtaining Residency in Costa Rica

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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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Overview of the new law aimed at regulating foreign driver’s licenses

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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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Investing in Costa Rica’s Maritime Zone: A Strategic Overview

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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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