Costa Rica Law

26/12/2023

In the dynamic world of condominium Homeowners Associations (HOAs), understanding voting rights is crucial for unit owners. In this blog, we’ll delve into the intricacies of condominium voting rights in Costa Rica, focusing on two key aspects: the Percentage of Area and the Percentage of Value. Then we will review the required quorum and voting rights and the rights and obligations of the Condominium HOA to manage the condominium property.

Dive into the complexities of Condominium HOA Voting Rights with our latest blog, 'Unraveling Condominium HOA Voting Rights: A Comprehensive Guide.' Gain a deep understanding of Percentage of Area and Percentage of Value, crucial elements influencing your voting rights. Explore how these factors sha...

25/02/2023

The Regulations to the Law to Attract Investors and Retirees have been implemented.

The Costa Rican government has passed the long-awaited regulations to the Law to Attract Investors, Rentistas and Pensionados (Law No. 9996). The regulations have been officially published in the National Gazette on February 23, 2023. This means that the regulations and hence the application of this portion of the law come into effect upon publication

The Costa Rican government has passed the long-awaited regulations to the Law to Attract…

22/12/2022

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad from Costa Rica.

17/09/2022

Costa Rica has implemented the Digital Nomad Law and regulations. What does this mean for you and is the Digital Nomad Visa worth considering for an extended stay in Costa Rica? In this video, I will review the Digital Nomad Law and walk you through the process to apply for it.

Costa Rica has implemented the Digital Nomad Law and regulations. What does this mean for you and is the Digital Nomad Visa worth considering for an extende...

21/07/2022

In this interview, we discuss healthcare in Costa Rica with Dr. Giselle Preinfalk. https://youtu.be/_Y-5J2Xf91Y

0:00 Introduction
0:55 Medical practice in Costa Rica
0:1:33 How does medical care in Costa Rica compare
0:2:36 Overview of the Costa Rica healthcare system
0:5:03 Emphasis on preventive care
0:6:07 Public healthcare structure and access
0:9:11 Emergency and waiting lists in public healthcare
0:10:18 Access to private doctors and hospitals
0:12:10 Using public and private healthcare options
0:13:59 Example of emergency admission in the public system
0:15:37 Admission to a private hospital
0:17:07 Access to medical care in remote areas
0:17:41 Assigned medical clinics in the public healthcare system
0:18:26 Medical costs and insurance in Costa Rica
0:21:20 What is the secret to longevity in Costa Rica

The healthcare system in Costa Rica is often cited as one of the best in the world. In this video we interview Dr. Giselle Preinfalk a Costa Rican cardiologi...

19/03/2022

If you have a Costa Rica company you will have noticed that there are increasing legal obligations imposed by the government to keep your company current and legal. In this video let’s look at your obligations for 2022 so that you can avoid any penalties for failing to comply.

If you have a Costa Rican company you will have noticed that there are increasing legal obligations imposed by the government to keep your company current an...

12/03/2022

The President just signed into law the legislative bill which extends the time for inactive companies to report assets, liabilities, and capital structure. The law also requires the tax department to provide a simple and concise way to do the filing. We shall see what they come up with next but in the meantime some more time.

The Costa Rica Legislature approved on March 10, 2022, a modification to the Tax…

13/02/2022

Costa Rica recently celebrated presidential and congressional elections for 2022. in this video, I will go over the results of both the Presidential and Congressional Results. Who won and which political parties rose and which disappeared and what it all means for all of you who consider living or already live in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica recently celebrated presidential and congressional elections for 2022. in this video, I will go over the results of both the Presidential and Co...

12/12/2020

After too much negative financial news a bit of good news for Costa Rica. MicroVention, AstraZeneca and Intel all announced increased investment for Costa Rica in 2021.

Micorvention-Trumo, AstraZeneca and Intel all announced plans to expand investment and job creation in Costa Rica starting in 2021.

02/11/2020

Costa Rica is fully open to tourism as of November 1. Will the tourists come? There are only two requirements to enter Costa Rica now and that is: (1) To purchase a travel insurance policy and (2) Ro complete an online health information card. https://salud.go.cr/

There is NO covid testing required and no quarantine issues.

You can purchase travel insurance from any international carrier that will cover Covid. You can also purchase it from the Costa Rican Government Insurer - Instituto Nacional de Seguros: https://micrositios.ins-cr.com/seguroviajero/ The private insurer Sagicor also offers a policy: https://tiendasagicor.com/en

10/10/2020

Costa Rica erupted in protests in part due to the announcement of the government that they needed to raise taxes to cover the budget shortfall while only considering minimal cuts to government spending.

06/10/2020

Costa Rica one-year remote work visa for digital nomads

The Costa Rican Legislature is currently reviewing a proposed law that would grant one-year remote visa for digital nomads. The las is called “Law to Attract International Workers and Remote Service Providers”. It is legislative bill number 22215.

The proposed law would create a subcategory under the existing ESTANCIA immigration category to digital nomads, professionals that work remotely and will generate their income from sources outside of Costa Rica.

https://costaricalaw.com/costa-rica-legal-topics/immigration-and-residency/costa-rica-one-year-remote-work-visa-for-digital-nomads/