What Foreign Company Owners Must Know If you own a company in Costa Rica — even if it’s inactive or only holds property — you are legally required to pay the annual Corporate Tax (Impuesto a Personas Jurídicas). 📅 The deadline is January 31st. But in 2026, the rules...
New regulations demand greater control in condominium management in Costa Rica The new Regulation to the Law Regulating Condominium Property, effective as of January 19, 2026 (Executive Decree No. 45214-MIVAH-MEIC-TUR), marks a turning point for condominium governance...
Introduction If you own a company in Costa Rica, even if it has no business activity, you are still subject to certain mandatory taxes. Starting in 2026, changes in payment procedures will make it harder to stay compliant from abroad. In this article, we explain what...
The year 2026 brings a series of legal and administrative adjustments that, although not widely covered in the media, have a direct impact on payroll management, company cash flow, and legal risks. To better understand these changes and prevent potential liabilities,...
Looking to move to Costa Rica? Whether you’re planning to work remotely, invest, retire, or reunite with family, there’s a legal residency category for you. In this video, we explain the most common immigration statuses — and their financial or family-based...
