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How to Start a Company in Costa Rica (2026 Guide for Foreigners)
Home › How to Start a Company in Costa Rica How to Start a Company in Costa Rica (2026 Guide for Foreigners) Quick take (how to approach company formation): Starting a company in Costa Rica is usually straightforward for foreigners, but the real difference between a smooth setup and future problems lies in early decisions:…
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Retire in Costa Rica: Residency, Healthcare & Legal Guide
Home › Blog › Retire in Costa Rica Retire in Costa Rica: residency pathways, healthcare (CCSS), taxes & a legal checklist to move with confidence Quick take (legal-first retirement plan): If you want to retire in Costa Rica smoothly, treat it like a legal project: choose the right residency category, prepare apostilled documents early, plan…
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Costa Rica Minimum Wages 2026: Official List + Search Tool
Home › Blog › Costa Rica Minimum Wages 2026 Costa Rica Minimum Wages 2026: full official list, search tool, abbreviations, and approved increases Quick take (2026 update): Costa Rica’s National Wages Council (CNS) approved on October 27 a general increase of +1.63% for private-sector minimum wages, effective January 1, 2026. Additional differentiated adjustments were also…
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UBO Costa Rica 2026: RTBF Filing Rules & Deadlines
Home › Blog › UBO Costa Rica 2026 (RTBF) UBO Costa Rica 2026: Ultimate Beneficiary Owner Declaration (RTBF) — Who Can File, Deadlines & Compliance Steps Quick take: In 2026, Costa Rica’s UBO filing (the RTBF declaration) remains a high-priority compliance obligation. The practical rule is strict: “special” powers of attorney are not valid for…
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Legal and Tax Implications for Inactive Companies In Costa Rica
Home › Blog › Inactive Companies in Costa Rica Legal & Tax Obligations for Inactive Companies in Costa Rica (Updated 2026) By AG Legal · Updated 2026 Quick Take: Before 2018, inactive companies in Costa Rica were commonly used for holding assets with minimal compliance duties. That changed with the Public Finance Strengthening Law, which…
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Costa Rica Gambling License: What’s Possible in 2026
Home › Blog › Costa Rica Gambling License: Legal Guide Costa Rica Gambling License: What’s Actually Possible in 2026 (The Updated Legal Guide for Offshore iGaming) Quick take (2026 update): Costa Rica still does not issue a traditional online gambling license. Instead, offshore casinos and sportsbooks operate using a data-processing (support) structure under Law 9050,…
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Investment in Costa Rica: Guide for Foreign Investors
Home › Blog › Investment in Costa Rica Investment in Costa Rica: The Complete 2026 Guide for Foreign Investors By AG Legal · Updated 2026 Quick Take: Costa Rica is one of the safest, fastest-growing, and most investor-friendly destinations in Latin America. With political stability, strong legal protections, free trade zones, a highly educated workforce,…
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Drinking Age in Costa Rica: What People Need to Know
Home ›Blog ›Drinking Age in Costa Rica Drinking Age in Costa Rica (2026): The Ultimate Legal & Cultural Guide for Tourists and Expats By AG Legal · Updated 2026 Quick Take (2026): • Legal drinking age: 18 years old. • Public drinking is legally prohibited under Law 9047, except during authorized municipal events (fairs, festivals,…
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Government of Costa Rica: Freedom, Democracy & Stability
Home › Blog › Government of Costa Rica: Freedom, Democracy & Stability Government of Costa Rica: Freedom, Democracy & Stability Explained By AG Legal · Updated Nov 2025 Quick Take: The Government of Costa Rica is a constitutional democratic republic with no army since 1948. Costa Rica is globally known for its political stability, human…
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Marijuana Laws in Costa Rica: The 2026 Investor-Legal Guide
Home ›Blog ›Marijuana laws in Costa Rica Marijuana Laws in Costa Rica By AG Legal · Updated 2026 Quick Take: • Costa Rica prohibits recreational marijuana but regulates medical cannabis and hemp under Law 10113. • THC products are legal exclusively through medical and pharmaceutical channels. • Licenses exist for cultivation, manufacturing, industrial hemp, and…
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Accident in Costa Rica? Let’s Learn About Your Rights & Compensation
Home ›Blog ›Personal Injuries in Costa Rica Injured in Costa Rica? A Legal Guide to Your Rights & Compensation Quick take: If a Costa Rica accident derailed your trip—zip line accident, white water rafting accident (Costa Rica), ATV crash, car accident in Costa Rica, hotel slip or boating fall—AG Legal can help. We investigate fast, protect…
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Opening a Bank Account in Costa Rica for Foreigners & Companies
Home › Blog › Opening a Bank Account in Costa Rica Opening a Bank Account in Costa Rica — We Make It Easy for Foreigners, New Residents & Companies Here’s the truth: Costa Rican banks welcome foreigners—but KYC/AML paperwork can feel overwhelming. Our banking lawyers pre-screen your file, match you with the right bank, prepare…
