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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Costa Rica Brand Protection: Expert guide for Trademarks

    🛡️ Brand Protection in Costa Rica: Safeguard Your Trademark from Counterfeit Products Your company has invested time, money, and effort building a unique brand—a strong identity through marketing, advertising, web presence, and consumer trust. Yet in Costa Rica, counterfeiters may be exploiting your brand by printing your mark on illegal products. These counterfeit items are…

  • Cost of Living in Costa Rica

    Cost of Living in Costa Rica in 2025: The Ultimate Expat Guide Discover what is the really cost of living in Costa Rica—monthly budgets, housing, food, healthcare, and more. 🏥 Affordable Healthcare Access Costa Rica’s public “Caja” or get private insurance—with top care at low cost. 🌴 Pura Vida Lifestyle Enjoy beaches, mountains, and rich…

  • Relocation Services: Move to Costa Rica Today!

    Relocation Services in Costa Rica: Everything You Need for a Smooth Move Costa Rica has become a top destination for expats, retirees, and investors looking for a high quality of life in a tropical paradise. Professional relocation services make the moving process stress-free and efficient. In this guide, learn about visa options, cost of living,…

  • Free Trade Zone Costa Rica: Understanding the Benefits & Insights

    Free Trade Zone Costa Rica: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors Costa Rica’s Free Trade Zone (FTZ) system offers a highly attractive investment environment for businesses, with tax exemptions, streamlined procedures, and global competitiveness. This guide answers the most important questions for those considering the FTZ regime in Costa Rica. Click to display the information: What…

  • Costa Rican Citizenship: Welcome to your new home!

    🇨🇷 Costa Rican Citizenship: Understanding the Requirements and Process Costa Rican citizenship is a pathway to embracing the “pura vida” lifestyle 🌴, enjoying the benefits of citizenship, and fully integrating into one of the most welcoming countries in Latin America. Whether you’re exploring opportunities for permanent residency 🏡 or pursuing naturalization, this article is your…

  • Work Permit in Costa Rica: Everything Expats Need to Know

    🇨🇷 Work Permit in Costa Rica Get to know Costa Rica’s work visa system—a practical guide for expats, digital nomads, and investors who want to live and work legally in Costa Rica. Below, you’ll find all the essential requirements, procedures, document checklists, and key legal options to work in paradise with confidence. 🛂 What Is…

  • Inactive Companies Income Statement

    Inactive Companies Statement for Costa Rica — How to File Form D-101 Inactive Companies Statement for Costa Rica The Inactive Companies Statement in Costa Rica is submitted using the Simplified Income Tax Return (Form D-101) through the Ministry of Finance’s Virtual Tax Administration (ATV). The simplified form was made available as of January 1, 2022…