Update on the deadline for submitting the 2024 Shareholders Registry Declaration

Update on the Deadline for Submitting the 2024 Mandatory Corporate Final Beneficiaries (RTBF) Declaration The Government has recently announced a revised deadline for the submission of the 2024 RTBF declaration to the Central Bank of Costa Rica. Initially set for April and subsequently rescheduled for July, the deadline has now been further extended. The new […]

Due Diligence for your Property Purchases in Costa Rica

Embarking on the journey of buying a property in Costa Rica is a substantial decision that requires careful consideration. Whether you’re seeking a new home, an investment opportunity, or a tranquil vacation retreat, navigating the Costa Rican real estate market can be both thrilling and rewarding. However, to ensure a secure investment, conducting thorough due […]

Real Estate Legal Services

Costa Rica Real Estate Legal Services  Our Real Estate Legal team is comprised of dedicated international professionals committed to safeguarding our clients’ investments and interests, focused on the Costa Rica Real Estate property purchase and sale process. Whether you’re a new expat or seasoned investor, we offer comprehensive services covering property ownership, title protection, escrow […]

Annual Corporate and Real Estate Taxes

Annual Corporate Tax – All corporations registered before the National Registry are subject to pay an annual tax due by January 31st each year. Corporations that are active and registered as a tax payer are levied with a separate VAT Tax and/or Income Tax. Property Tax & Garbage Collection – Property Tax is due by March […]

Navigating Costa Rican Real Estate Law with Nosara Legal

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At Nosara Legal, we specialize in the Costa Rican real estate market and are committed to providing comprehensive assistance throughout every step of the investment process, ensuring a seamless and successful experience. Investing in real estate abroad presents unique challenges, including complex legal and regulatory considerations. Our firm is equipped to address these challenges. With […]

Mandatory Shareholder Registry

Mandatory Shareholder Registry in Costa Rica. If you’re new to the legal game in Costa Rica you may be wondering what’s the big deal behind a Mandatory Shareholder Registry. At first glance it may appear to be somewhat innocuous, but if you were to create either a new corporation or register an existing one you’d […]

Capital Gains Tax 101

As of July 1, 2019 a Tax took effect and you’ll want to know the ins and outs on this one…  The ‘Tax on Capital Income and Capital Gains and Losses / Impuesto de las Rentas de Capital y Ganacias y Perdidas de Capital’ applies to income of a Costarican source derived from capital and […]