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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…
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UBO Registry Costa Rica 2026 & Circular DPJ-002-2026
Home › Corporate Blog › UBO Registry Costa Rica 2026 & Circular DPJ-002-2026 UBO Master Guide: UBO Registry 2026 in Costa Rica & Circular DPJ-002-2026 Everything you need to know about the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Registry. Detailed legal analysis on General Powers of Attorney granted by the Shareholders’ Assembly, registry exemptions, deadlines, and how…
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Visa to Costa Rica 2026: Official Requirements
AG Legal Immigration Bulletin 2026 Visa to Costa Rica: The Ultimate 2026 Legal Guide Lead Author: Sergio Monge Location: Barrio Escalante, San José Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Table of Contents ➔ 2026 Entry Overview ➔ Full Country Database ➔ Mandatory Requirements ➔ Overstaying Penalties ➔ Restricted Visas (China, India) ➔ Client Success Stories ➔…
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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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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…
