If you own or manage a legal entity in Costa Rica, it’s crucial to be aware of the upcoming deadline for the Transparency and Final Beneficiaries Registry (RTBF). The annual …

The Costa Rica Luxury Home Tax (officially known as Impuesto Solidario para el Fortalecimiento de Programas de Vivienda, or Solidarity Tax for Strengthening Housing Programs) is an annual tax on …

How Coffee Arrived in Costa Rica Coffee, the beloved beverage that fuels mornings around the world, has a rich and surprising history in Costa Rica. The story begins in 1791, …

Costa Rica has long been a popular destination for expats, digital nomads, and long-term tourists. However, a new proposed immigration law seeks to regulate tourist re-entry and strengthen migration control, …

Costa Rica’s real estate market prices are trending upwards in 2025.  In this article we review the findings published by “El Financiero” a Costa Rica financial publication that has taken …

Corruption within the judiciary poses a significant threat to democracy and the rule of law. Costa Rica, despite its reputation as a stable democracy, is not immune to this issue. …

Costa Rica’s Department of Immigration (Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME)) faced a significant cybersecurity breach that disrupted its online services. The  cyber attack, which began  the second week …

A new law in Costa Rica, Law No. 10597, introduces a significant requirement for all Costa Rican companies registered and operating in the country.  Published on December 3, 2024, this …