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    The Legal Guide to Costa Rica

    by rpetersen August 18, 2020

    The 7th edition (2020) of the Legal Guide to Costa Rica is now available. …

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    How to Apply for Residency in Costa Rica – a Step by Step Guide

    by rpetersen February 9, 2020

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    Buying ? Building ? Here is What you Need to Know

    by rpetersen April 9, 2016

    Considering Buyer or Building in Costa Rica ? Buying property and constructing buildings or …

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    How to Pay the Annual Costa Rica Company Tax Using TRIBU-CR

    by fiverrtech February 11, 2026

    Every Costa Rican corporation (sociedades anónimas and sociedades de responsabilidad limitada), whether active or …

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    Corporate Law Alert: Legal Documents Will Be Rejected if the Corporate Tax Is Not Paid

    by fiverrtech February 10, 2026

    As of today, any document involving Costa Rican commercial entities must be up to …

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  • Immigration and Residency

    Costa Rica Investor Residency Immigration Resolution Explained (Official Translation & PDF)

    by fiverrtech January 28, 2026

    If you are applying for Residency in Costa Rica, sooner or later you will …

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  • Real Estate and Property LawTax Law

    New Costa Rica Tax Resolution on Capital Gains Withholding for Non-Residents: What Buyers Must Know

    by fiverrtech October 10, 2025

    The Costa Rican Tax Administration (Dirección General de Tributación) has issued Resolution MH-DGT-RES-0051-2025, titled …

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  • Corporate Law

    Costa Rica Tribunal Confirms Requirement of General Power of Attorney for RTBF Declarations

    by rpetersen August 19, 2025

    If you are a foreigner who owns a company in Costa Rica, you are …

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  • Corporate Law

    Costa Rica Moves to “Numbered Companies” for S.A. & S.R.L.

    by rpetersen August 17, 2025

    As of June 2025, new Costa Rican companies Sociedad Anónima (S.A.- Corporaton) and Sociedad …

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  • Immigration and Residency

    How to Get Costa Rican Citizenship: A Complete Guide Naturalization Options

    by rpetersen June 8, 2025

    As Costa Rica has become a popular destination for many foreigners, so too has …

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  • Corporate Law

    New Email Registration Requirements for Costa Rican Companies: What You Need to Know

    by rpetersen June 6, 2025

    As of  June 4, 2025, Costa Rica has implemented a significant change to the …

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  • Real Estate and Property Law

    Costa Rica Rental Property Law Explained: Vacation Rentals vs Long-Term Rentals

    by rpetersen May 22, 2025

    If you’re considering renting property in Costa Rica—whether as a landlord or a tenant—understanding …

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  • Corporate LawTax Law

    Costa Rica’s RTBF Filing Deadline: April 30, 2025

    by rpetersen April 17, 2025

    If you own or manage a legal entity in Costa Rica, it’s crucial to …

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  • Tax Law

    What is the Costa Rica Luxury Home Tax ?

    by rpetersen March 30, 2025

    The Costa Rica Luxury Home Tax (officially known as Impuesto Solidario para el Fortalecimiento …

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    The History of Coffee in Costa Rica: A Brew That Shaped a Nation

    by rpetersen March 30, 2025

    How Coffee Arrived in Costa Rica Coffee, the beloved beverage that fuels mornings around …

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