Real Estate

Real Estate

Do you live in a condo complex? You might be interested to know about law 10229 (Part II)

..Also, it specified that if green areas or parks from the common areas are going to be reduced or eliminated, this decision needs unanimous approval from the HOA...

GM Blogger
agosto 13, 2022

Real Estate

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"

GM Blogger
agosto 13, 2022

Real Estate

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...

GM Blogger
julio 5, 2022

Real Estate, Tax Law

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…

GM Blogger
abril 4, 2022

Immigration Law, Real Estate

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...

GM Blogger
marzo 5, 2022

Property Law, Real Estate

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.

GM Blogger
febrero 1, 2022

Property Law, Real Estate

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

GM Blogger
enero 1, 2022

Immigration Law, Real Estate, Tax Law

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).

GM Blogger
diciembre 13, 2021

Real Estate, Tax Law

Home Luxury Tax for 2022 (Part II)

The buyer is only jointly liable for the tax payment in the fiscal period when they are buying (according to section 7 of Law # 8683 and section 20 of the Regulation of the Solidarity Tax law)...

GM Blogger
noviembre 18, 2021

Real Estate, Tax Law

Home Luxury Tax for 2022 (Part I)

The entity or person obliged to file and pay the tax is that one that owns the ¨Luxury Home¨ as of January 1st of each year. This includes parties in a co-ownership as well.

GM Blogger
noviembre 5, 2021

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