Home › Blog › How to Dissolve a Company in Costa Rica How to Dissolve a Company in Costa Rica: Complete 2026 Legal Guide Quick Take Dissolving a company in Costa Rica involves two phases: dissolution (the decision to cease operations) and liquidation (paying debts and distributing assets). Since Circular DPJ-001-2025 (National Registry, February 2025), […]
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Costa Rica Corporate Compliance Calendar 2026: Tax Deadlines
Corporate Compliance Calendar for Your Costa Rica Company 2026: Complete Guide and Downloadable Deadlines By Gonzalo Gutiérrez, Corporate Law & Compliance • Updated: July 8, 2026 • 16 min read • AG Legal Costa Rica 📌 Quick Take Every company in Costa Rica has legal, tax, accounting and labor obligations throughout the year. The key […]
Companies in Costa Rica: the 2026 right business structure
Home › Companies in Costa Rica Companies in Costa Rica: The 2026 Guide to Choosing, Forming, and Launching the Right Business Structure If you are planning to start a company in Costa Rica, expand operations, protect an investment, or build a regional presence, choosing the right structure is only the first step. The real difference […]
Prediction Markets: How They Work, Legality & Regulation (2026)
Home › Blog › Prediction Markets Prediction Markets: How They Work, Their Legality, and What Businesses Need to Know A prediction market is a marketplace where people buy and sell contracts whose value depends on the outcome of a future event — an election, an interest-rate decision, a sports result, the box-office of a film, […]
Costa Rica Crypto Regulation 2026: Law 10961 VASP — Full Guide
Home › Blog › Crypto Regulation in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 ¿Prefiere leerlo en español? Lea la versión en español aquí. Costa Rica Crypto Regulation | Law No. 10961 | VASP | SUGEF Registration | AML Compliance | 2026 Update Crypto Regulation in Costa Rica: What the New VASP Law Means for Investors and Crypto Businesses […]
Costa Rica UBO 2026: POA Legal Update & DPJ-002-2026
Home › Corporate Blog › UBO Registry Costa Rica 2026, Circular DPJ-002-2026 & Special Power of Attorney Rule UBO Master Guide: UBO Registry 2026 in Costa Rica, Circular DPJ-002-2026 & the New Special Power of Attorney Rule Everything you need to know about the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Registry in Costa Rica, including Circular DPJ-002-2026, […]
Inactive Companies Income Statement
Inactive Companies Income Statement in Costa Rica: Form 272 (Former D-195) If your Costa Rica corporation is dormant and does not carry out business activity, it may still have to file an annual informational return. Today, inactive legal entities file through TRIBU-CR under Form 272, while many taxpayers and advisers still refer to the obligation […]
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: […]
Starting a Business in Costa Rica: Tips and Steps
Company Formation · Costa Rica How to Start a Business in Costa Rica – Complete Legal Guide (2026) Starting a business in Costa Rica is a smart move for entrepreneurs targeting the U.S.–LatAm corridor. With political stability, strong rule of law and FTA access, Costa Rica is a prime destination for company registration, business licenses […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]