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Average Salary in Costa Rica for Employees in 2025: Analyzing Wage and Others
Average Costa Rica Salaries in 2025: Minimum Wage Official List and HR info If you’re an entrepreneur, human resources manager, or investor looking at Costa Rica, you need to know this year’s average Costa Rica salaries and employment laws. This guide explores wages, labor law, and the national labor landscape for 2025. 1. Unveiling Costa…
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Costa Rica Corporate Tax 2025 (Law 9428): Rates, Deadlines & Penalties
Home › Blog › Costa Rica Corporate Tax (Law 9428) Corporate Tax on Legal Entities in Costa Rica (Law No. 9428): 2025 Rates, Deadlines, Penalties & Practical Guide Quick take: All Costa Rican legal entities—active or inactive—must pay the annual Corporate Tax under Law 9428. The amount depends on income brackets tied to the official…
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Tax Crime in Costa Rica
Home ›Blog ›Tax Crime in Costa Rica Tax Crime in Costa Rica (2025 Guide): Legal Thresholds, Penalties, Procedure, and Risk Mitigation Quick take: In Costa Rica, tax fraud becomes a criminal offense—not just an administrative infraction—when the amount defrauded reaches at least 500 base salaries.In 2025, the base salary is ₡462,200, so the criminal threshold…
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Is Costa Rica Safe to Visit in 2025?
Yes—when you plan smart. This guide blends safety insights with practical legal advice: your rights as a visitor, what to do in emergencies, compliant ways to extend your stay, and how to rent or invest with confidence. Bilingual counsel from AG Legal keeps your trip—and your paperwork—safe. Turn over the following cards! American Tourists 🇺🇸…
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Trademark in Costa Rica – Protect Your Brand & Name in 2025
🛡️ Trademark in Costa Rica: Guide After the Company Name Reform With the 2025 reform in Costa Rica, registering your trademark and your commercial name has become essential to protect your brand identity and business entity legally. ✅ What Is a Trademark in Costa Rica? In Costa Rica, a trademark is any word, logo, image,…
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Registry of Shareholders in Costa Rica
Registry of Shareholders in Costa Rica: 2025 Legal Guide for Companies The Registry of Shareholders in Costa Rica is a mandatory annual disclosure for all active legal entities, overseen by the Central Bank of Costa Rica, under Law No. 9416. It verifies shareholder identity and ownership via the Central Directo platform. 📌 What Is the…
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Marchamo in Costa Rica: Guide for Expats & Vehicle Owners
🚗 Marchamo 2025 Costa Rica: Essential Guide for U.S. & EU Expats Your company, investment or lifestyle in Costa Rica may hinge on vehicle compliance. The Marchamo tax is mandatory each year and applies to all registered vehicles. In this guide you’ll understand what Marchamo includes, who must pay it, estimated costs, legal consequences of…
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Company Name in Costa Rica: Key Changes Law 10729
📌 Company Name in Costa Rica: What Changed in 2025? Registering a company name in Costa Rica is no longer mandatory when incorporating a Sociedad Anónima (S.A.) or a Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.). Law no. 10729 is applicable as of 30 May 2025, which has already been published. This reform modifies the Commercial Code…
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Mandatory Email Registration Costa Rica: Law 10.597
📬 Mandatory Email Registration for Corporate Entities in Costa Rica (Law No. 10.597) Starting June 4, 2025, Costa Rica will require email registration for companies as a mandatory legal step under Law No. 10.597. This reform obligates all legal entities—new or existing—to register an official email address with the National Registry for receiving legal and…
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How to Move to Costa Rica from US | 2025 Expat Guide
How to Move to Costa Rica from the US: A Complete 2025 Guide Planning to move to Costa Rica from the US in 2025? This complete guide explains everything you need to know about visa types, residency requirements, and how AG Legal can support your relocation with expert legal services. Why Costa Rica? Costa Rica…
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Lawyers in Costa Rica: Real Estate, Immigration & Corporate Specialists
🇨🇷 Lawyers in Costa Rica: Real Estate, Immigration & Corporate Specialists At AG Legal, we provide strategic legal solutions for foreign investors, expats, retirees, and entrepreneurs relocating or doing business in Costa Rica. Our attorneys combine deep local expertise with international standards, ensuring you receive reliable, personalized service every step of the way. 🔍 Why…
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Is It Possible to Get a Gambling License in Costa Rica? Legal Framework & Offshore Setup
Home › Blog › Gambling License in Costa Rica Is It Possible to Get a Gambling License in Costa Rica? Legal Framework & Offshore Setup (2025 Guide) Quick take: Costa Rica does not issue a classic “gambling license” for offshore iGaming. If no bets occur within Costa Rica and activity stays outside the Social Protection…
