Costa Rica Tax
The Costa Rican tax system is unlike any in the world. With areas like capital gains entirely exempt from taxes and mechanisms such as an S.A. corporation arrangement to avoid some tax liability, there are a number of intricacies to the system that can help you achieve your business and investment goals more efficiently.
Costa Rica Tax
The Costa Rican tax system is unlike any in the world. With areas like capital gains entirely exempt from taxes and mechanisms such as an S.A. corporation arrangement to avoid some tax liability, there are a number of intricacies to the system that can help you achieve your business and investment goals more efficiently. Unlike the United States and other countries, large portions of income are exempted all together in Costa Rica and knowing where those breaks come in can save you thousands of dollars or more. If you are interested in setting up a business in Costa Rica, understanding the tax landscape of the country is critical to success.
That is where Meléndez & Bonilla comes in, offering over 15 years of experience handling tax-related issues for individuals and corporations alike to ensure that they take full advantage of all that the Costa Rican tax structure has to offer. We have pooled some information here so that you can investigate the tax laws that might impact you or your business.
Everything from personal income tax to capital gains tax is covered on this site and we invite you to learn all that you can about the Costa Rican tax culture before investing or starting your own Costa Rican business. After you have read up, Meléndez & Bonilla would be glad to offer specific, expert advice tailored specifically to your situation and needs.
While many aspects of the tax system may look similar, the actual working process of each type of tax is unique to Costa Rica and taking the proper course of action requires a fundamental understanding of where the tax breaks are and how to reach them. Meléndez & Bonilla can offer that guidance and we invite you to contact us directly through the Contact Us link after you have read all about the tax advantages Costa Rica offers both businesses and individuals alike.
While many aspects of the tax system may look similar, the actual working process of each type of tax is unique to Costa Rica and taking the proper course of action requires a fundamental understanding of where the tax breaks are and how to reach them. Meléndez & Bonilla can offer that guidance and we invite you to contact us directly through the Contact Us link after you have read all about the tax advantages Costa Rica offers both businesses and individuals alike.
Practice Areas
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Property Tax
Costa Rican tax law has largely deferred to local governments on the issues of property taxes, but there are details
Title Transfer
Real estate transfer tax comes into play when real estate changes hand between buyer and seller and is registered
Import / Export
Import tax is one of the most common tax systems in the world, taking the taxes at the custom department
Corporate Taxes
Costa Rica has a graduated tax structure, capping out at a 30 percent tax rate for corporate income
Capital Gains
In Costa Rica, capital gains tax is paid when some kind of investment you make appreciates in value
Income Tax
Personal income tax is one of the most common tax systems in the world, taking money directly from individuals
Luxury Tax on Cars
The Costa Rica Government, in efforts to improve the standard of living, and handle the rising prices of oil, has this tax
Luxury Tax on Houses
The Costa Rica Government introduced the Luxury Tax on Houses valued at more than 145 million colons at this time.
Annual Corporate Tax
Costa Rica has been known for its simple procedures for setting up a corporation and taxation.
Annual Cultural Tax
Education and Culture Tax is due from all corporatoins annually to fund educational and cultural activities in the country .
VAT Sales
The Costa Rican legislature passed a law that changed the 13 percent sales tax into a value added tax on goods and services.
Employment
The Social Security system set up in Costa Rica in the late 1940s created an almost unheard of set
Free Zone
As a prospective business owner looking at Costa Rica as a possible location, it would be in your best interest to investigate this tax area.
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