Unlike some other countries, it is not required to have CR citizenship, CR residence, nor even have permanent presence in the country to own land in Costa Rica
Corporate
and Business Law
Although, in Costa Rica foreign ownership is fully permitted, with the
following exceptions: a) property given or sold to CR citizens as part of
government aid programs and b) the concession land, it is advisable to
purchase property through a CR corporation.
Foreign
Investment
Law 9428 states that all corporations, subsidiaries, and limited liability
companies that are currently registered before the National Registry, as well
as all entities incorporated in the future, will be subject to pay an annual
tax. This tax must be paid on or before January 30th of each year.
Immigration
Residency Applications
We will prepare the formal letter addressed to the General Director of Immigration, as well as duly fill out the application form
Taxes
and Estate Planing
As a real property owner in Costa Rica, with no business conducted on your property, you should be aware about taxes that need to be paid. Failure to pay them would generate penalties and lead to a collection process.
Intellectual Property
Trademarks and Patents
n Costa Rica the Trademarks, Commercial Names and other Distinctive Signs Acts, Law N° 7978, establishes that a commercial sign, design or expression in order to be considered a trademark has to be a combination of signs that distinguishes the goods
and services of one person or entity from another´s.