Purchasing property in Costa Rica is an exciting venture, but it’s the steps taken after closing that often determine the smoothness of your transition into being a new property owner. …
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Purchasing property in Costa Rica is an exciting venture, but it’s the steps taken after closing that often determine the smoothness of your transition into being a new property owner. …
When it comes to purchasing residential property in Costa Rica, the process can be as thrilling as it is complex. Whether you’re a retiree looking for a peaceful haven, an …
The RTBF Beneficial Owner Transparency laws is a requirement for Costa Rica companies to file an annual form with the Central Bank of Costa Rica disclosing all company shareholders or …
Costa Rica published the new regulations to comply with the Transparency and Final Beneficiaries Registration Law. (Registro de Transparencia y Beneficiarios Finales – RTBF). Enforced by Executive Decree No. 44390-H, …
Promissory notes, known as “Pagaré” in Costa Rica, are widely used as a financial instrument in commercial transactions. They are a formal and unconditional promise made by the signer to …
As the deadline for filing income taxes in Costa Rica approaches, it’s crucial for all companies, including those inactive, to prepare their financial statements and tax filings for the tax …
In the realm of property law, adverse possession, known in Costa Rica as “Usucapión,” is a principle that allows a person to claim ownership of land based on the doctrine …
Costa Rica amended the “Union de Hecho” (Common-Law Marriage) legal provisions. This modification reduced the requisite period for a relationship to be recognized as a common-law marriage from three years …