Costa Rican Corporations

This section describes in detail the differences between the types of corporations available in Costa Rica, how to form a corporation, and corporate taxation.

This section compares the Types of Costa Rican Corporations available in Costa Rica and how to Form a Corporation here. It also discusses Offshore Corporation options and Corporate Taxation.

Types of Corporations

Currently, in Costa Rica there are only two main types of Corporations. Even though the general structures are similar the two entities have important differences. Items such as ID, Governance, Representation, Liability, Legal Books, Stock, and taxes are discussed...

Forming a Corportation

Forming a corporation can be a discouraging process if one is unfamiliar with the process. However, knowing the proper steps and hiring the appropriate help can make the process much easier and more enjoyable, freeing up more time for to focus on what really matters, business...

Offshore Corporations

Offshore Corporations are a popular holding method, taken advantage of by foreign customers. Not only are they an advantage for secrecy, but also for gaming entities and for investors who want alternative means to holding money, than their native country provides...

Corporate Taxation

The Costa Rican income tax system is based on the territoriality principal; therefore, only Costa Rican source income derived from real estate, movable assets, goods, services and services rendered or located in Costa Rica is subject to tax. Tax evasion is a crime that could incur economic sanction, minor tax crimes, incarceration for up to ten years, and seizure or confiscation of equipment...

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Costa Rican Corporations

Types of Corporations

Forming a Corportation

Offshore Corporations

Corporate Taxation

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