Do you live in a condo complex? You might be interested to know about law 10229 (Part I)
The CR Congress, "Asamblea Legislativa," approved a law that modifies section 27 in the "Ley Reguladora de la Propiedad en Condominio"
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Mortgage registration in Costa Rica
Unlike in some other countries, anyone can buy real property in Costa Rica. The buyer is not required to have CR citizenship...
Ley de voluntades anticipadas. Law for advance directives for medical decisions (Part II)
All public and private health centers must provide the necessary measures for exercising this Right. Said declaration will be kept in the clinical file with confidentiality...
Ley de voluntades anticipadas. Law for advance directives for medical decisions (Part I)
Costa Rica took an essential step in respecting the people's autonomy over their life regarding health care and medical treatment.
Buying real estate in Costa Rica (Part II)
In the previous email, we talked about frequently asked questions about real estate. In this we will give continuity to these questions emphasizing taxes and obligations. Q. What taxes am I required to pay? A. The primary taxes are: Property…
Buying real estate in Costa Rica (Part I)
The Real Estate market in Costa Rica is very robust and buyer and sellers alike need to be aware of the regulations and laws of the Country...
Rental Properties: Mandatory registration for non-traditional lodgings (Part II)
Companies that are intermediaries, such as Airbnb, are also required to follow the regulations of Law N. 20865, including paying the taxes due if the user's payment is made through the service platform.
Rental Properties: Mandatory registration for non-traditional lodgings (Part I)
As established in the "Law for the Regulation of Non-Traditional Accommodation Through Digital Platforms (N. 20 865)", rental properties in Costa Rica for tourist
FAQS for Expats in Costa Rica (Part II)
CR Tax Authorities established the mandatory use of the electronic invoice system for all taxpayers, including real estate rentals, starting September 1st, 2018...
FAQS for Expats in Costa Rica (Part I)
Expats can apply for residency in Costa Rica: either as a fixed annuity (rentista), investor (inversionista), retiree (pensionado).