Real Estate in Costa Rica – Legal Ease
- JAN 20, 2019Real Estate in Costa Rica – Legal Ease: Unlike in some countries, land ownership in Costa Rica is permitted without any requirement for citizenship, residency or perman
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Legal Ease- Is Your Builder Responsible?
- JAN 04, 2019Your beautiful new Costa Rican home was finally built and you settled in a while ago. Everything turned out great, so now you can kick back and enjoy your perfect space. The
Legal Ease- Costa Rica Annual Taxes Due
- NOV 29, 2018Costa Rica Annual Taxes Due: As a Costa Rican property and/or corporation owner, you should be aware of taxes that need to be paid annually. Failure to comply may be subject t
Luxury Home Tax Costa Rica
- NOV 01, 2018Luxury Home Tax Costa Rica: Costa Rica’s Solidarity Tax for the Strengthening of Housing Programs (Impuesto Solidario para el Fortalecimiento de Programas de Vivienda) was
Costa Rica Electronic Invoicing Mandatory for Property Rentals: Legal Ease
- AUG 04, 2018Costa Rica Electronic Invoicing Mandatory for Property Rentals – Legal Ease: Real estate rentals will soon be subject to the same legal requirement for electronic invoi
Costa Rica Tax Fraud Prevention Update: Legal Ease
- JUL 04, 2018Costa Rica Tax Fraud Prevention Update: Legal Ease: The following are outcomes of 2016 legislation “to improve the fight against tax fraud” in Costa Rica. Mandatory electr
Set Up a Corporation in Costa Rica
- JUN 02, 2018Set Up a Corporation in Costa Rica: Understanding the advantages of setting up a corporation in Costa Rica is important when contemplating the relatively unrestricted opportu
Legal Ease – HOA Meetings
- MAY 03, 2018Each condominium complex in Costa Rica has a set of bylaws known as Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), outlining the rules, regulations, dues, rights and obl
Legalease – Buying a Business
- APR 02, 2018Do I keep the existing corporation or set up a new one? Most businesses in Costa Rica are run through a legally registered corporation. One of the first decisions to make when
Legal Ease – Tax Time, Corporations and Property Owners
- MAR 02, 2018Corporations and/or real estate property owners in Costa Rica are reminded of the need to pay applicable annual taxes. Failure to do so is subject to penalties and possible co