August 2021

1) Is the Broker legal to work in Costa Rica? Check brokers ID (cedula) it will say Libre Condicion free of conditions. He or she will be in charge of the company will gladly give you a copy. 2) Check with the Costa Rican Chamber of Real Estate Brokers (CCCBR) and Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS (CRGAR) and Realtor.com (international). Check online 3) Registered with the tax department? ask...

For Costa Rica corporations, a new law # 9416 called the LAW TO IMPROVE THE FIGHT AGAINST FISCAL FRAUD brought the creation of the REGISTER OF TRANSPARENCY OR FINAL BENEFICIARIES. That means for the first time it will be necessary to report who are the shareholders or owners of the shares, regardless of the type of company. The report must be made once a year to the Central Bank of Costa Rica, all the...

Esterillos Costa Rica is beach town is divided into 3 sections: Esterillos-Centro, Esterillos-Oeste and Esterillos-Este stretching along the central pacific coast. Esterillos-Oeste is the most popular location due to its quit beaches. The beach has dark sand and blue waters with constant waves making it a perfect spot for surfing. The beaches are also very clean and offer spectacular sunsets. Another...

Residency Costa Rica Just one more question, I’m are seeking the rentista visa application – are you aware of the processing times? Or do you have any recommendations re making an application? Kindly Tane Hi Tanè, What is your nationality.  You should be able to travel here without a visa but then you may want to look for resident status if you are going...

Esterillos Costa Rica, a sleepy little town right on the beach between Jaco and Quepos. There are actually three towns in Esterillos: Esterillos Este (East), Esterillos Centro (Central), and, yes you guessed it, Esterillos Oeste (West)! Esterillos Oeste is the largest of the three, with several restaurants, a couple of hotels, and plenty of activities to keepB you excited. There are two ways into town,...

We are very happy to announce a new team member to Exclusive Homes Costa Rica. We are proud to have Jason Mueller as our newest agent. Jason is very excited to be part of the Exclusive Homes Cost Rica team and also looking forward to working with all the agents in Costa Rica to help get properties sold. His main objective will be to satisfy his clients which means offering them all the options available...

Picking a Real Estate agent in Costa Rica and purchasing real estate in a foreign country can be a tricky process. Finding a reputable agent to represent your interests can be a challenge. Costa Rica does not regulate real estate agents. Prospective buyers have to do their due diligence when looking for a broker to help them with their home search. Finding a great agent requires research and checking...

The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide you, our clients, with detailed information regarding the Luxury Home Tax Costa Rica, formally identified as theSolidarity Tax to Strengthen Housing Programs 1. What is the Luxury Home Tax? The Luxury Home Tax is levied on residential properties with a construction value exceeding $216,500.00 (fixed or permanent installations), regardless of its regular,...

Costa Rica is a popular place for expats moving abroad. For those seeking residency Costa Rica, there are several options. The general requirement is that you need to be able to prove you have sufficient resources to live in the country. The tourist visa is for 90-days and to stay longer foreigners must apply for residency. People seeking to work for a Costa Rican company will need to get a work permit. In...

Opening a bank account in Costa Rica can be a straightforward process once you have all the paperwork in order. Costa Rica has strong banking regulations to prevent it from becoming a haven for tax evasion and money laundering. Costa Rica banks require more paperwork than a US bank. Here's a guide to opening an account in Costa Rica. There are state-owned and private banks in Costa Rica. While...